Description
Who are we?
Gamesoc is the place to be at UoB for Boardgames, Roleplaying games, Social deduction games, Trading card games, Wargames (and sometimes LARPing!). If it’s not electronic, we play it. We own huge quantities of boardgames, trading cards, roleplaying sourcebooks and wargame terrains, all available for you to try out and enjoy!
Upcoming meetups and events
We get together every Saturday, 12pm - 6pm, spread across four CALD rooms (4.70, 4.72, 4.74, & 4.76) on the 4th floor of the Richmond Building, and will also be holding special themed events and socials most weeks. Please note that this calendar is provisional; for the latest updates see our Discord and Instagram.
- Sunday 14th of September 2025 (6:30pm - 9:30pm): Boardgames & Pizza Night!!
Fancy a boardgame and some pizza? Who wouldn't? Join us for a chilled night in at the Anson Rooms on the 1st floor of the Richmond Building to play our wide selection of board games for all manner of players. We have nice chill games for those looking to have a relaxed time, devilish games of betrayal for those looking for excitment, and complex long games for those who enjoy strategy. Whatever you play, you will get to know your teammates and opponents through hours of fun, and make lasting friends along the way. Book your tickets here. -
Tuesday 16th of September 2025 (6pm-9pm): Sober Social: Games Night
Looking for an activity during fresher's week that doesn't involve drinking? Can't wait until Takeover Day to play some more of our games? Join us at the Living Rooms on the 4th floor of Senate House, for a chilled evening of board games, games consoles, snacks and much more! Its free, so no tickets required, just turn up. -
Friday 19th of September 2025 (1pm - 5pm): Give it a Go! with Gamesoc (Takeover Day)
Want to meet some friendly faces and learn to play some unique board games that aren’t just Monopoly, Risk, or Cluedo? Come down to the Balloon Bar on the ground floor of the Richmond Building where we will introduce you to our wide selection of games. You will leave the session loving the games we have, and wanting to come back to play them again in our regular meets. You don’t need to bring any equipment: just yourselves. Book your free ticket here, or by going to our Events page. -
Sunday 21st of September 2025 (4pm - 7pm): Blood on the Clocktower Give it a Go!
Come along to meet a bunch of friendly faces and play some exciting games of Blood on the Clocktower! Blood on the Clocktower is a social deduction game (like Mafia or Werewolf), but better as everyone has their own power. Can town execute the hidden demon before it's too late, or will the demon kill them first? No need to have any experience - just turn up at 4pm to the Stephenson Room in the Richmond Building. Book your free ticket here or by going to our Events page -
Saturday 27th of September 2025: Welcome Fair
Want to get to know the society better? Come and find us at stall 193 in the Adventure & Interests, Hobbies & Media tent. -
Sunday 28th of September 2025 (10am - 1pm): Boardgames Quiet Meet: Give it a Go!
Are you looking for a place to play some boardgames and make friends in a quiet environment? Come and find us in room 5.20 on the 5th floor of Senate House, from 10am-1pm, where you will find likeminded people to play games with. This event will be a lot quieter than our usual meets, so if you get overwhelmed by loud noises, this is the Give it a Go for you. If you are someone who gets loud very easily, or enjoys loud places, we would politely ask that you do not get a ticket for this event. Otherwise, get your free ticket, and we'll see you there! (You do not need to bring anything, just yourselves). Book your free ticket here or by going to our Events page. -
Saturday 4th of October 2025 (12pm - 6pm): Our first weekly meet of 2025/26!!
After coming to all of our events and Give it a Gos, I'm sure you will all be desperate to join our weekly meets. Come and find us in the four CALD rooms (4.70, 4.72, 4.74, & 4.76) on the 4th floor of the Richmond Building to put into practice the games you've learnt throughout Welcome Week and the Give it a Go period. Make sure to buy a membership!! (see membership details below)
Our community
For all our news and updates, as well as a fantastic community of fellow gamers to chat with, we'd love for you to join our Discord server (you don't need to be a member). This is our primary venue for general discussion, finding Tabletop RPG groups (like Dungeons & Dragons), suggesting improvements to our society, and more. To keep up to date with the more socials side of the society, follow the Instagram @uob_gamesoc, and you can reach us with any other queries through either Discord, Instagram or by emailing bristol.gamesoc@gmail.com.
One of us! One of us!
Membership is just £3 for the whole year – this money goes directly into expanding our inventory, organizing events and overall improving your experience as a member of the society. As a paid member, you get the following benefits:
- Access to all our weekly meets, and you can bring a couple of non-member guests along too
- Access to our Tabletop one-shot days
- The right to borrow any games or materials from our inventory
- Opportunities to influence what we do as a society, eg. suggesting games to buy
- Your can change your Discord name to be a non-white colour (very important)
We hope you decide to visit and become part of the society, the more members the merrier! So come along, have fun, make friends, and let’s play some games together!
The 2025-26 Gamesoc Committee:
President - Charlie Timbrell
Secretary - Bryn Peters
Treasurer - Christian Tsui
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, & Wellbeing Officer - Jenny Flatt
Events Officer - Theodora Jervis
Quartermaster - Peter Kippax
Social Media Officer - Rowan Wanstall
Photos generously shared by Morgan Harris
Terms and conditions
Click here to view terms and conditions
Membership Fee Inclusions
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the teams.
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within the 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data sharing (Sports Club members only)
Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University). This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.
As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members.
Data sharing (Societies members only)
If you're joining one of the societies listed below please be aware that your name and email address will be shared with Bristol Hub for the purpose of keeping you up to date with their activities through their email “The Week”:
AIESEC Bristol, AMICUS Bristol, Anti-Slavery Society, Bristol Feminists, Bristol Friends of MSF, Bristol Marrow, Bristol Social Enterprise Society, Bristol Student Action for Refugees, Bristol University Amnesty International, Conservation Group, Bristol University Oxfam Group, Bristol University Sustainability Team, Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad, Engineers Without Borders, Howard League for Penal Reform Student Society, International Affairs Society, Medsin Bristol, Model United Nations, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
