The Aftergamer
Thoughts on the future of social tabletop gaming, from the people helping to create it.
The 2025 Aftergame: Year In Review
It’s always fun to look back over the year and take stock of what we’ve achieved and how things are going; 2025 has been a whirlwind, so let’s jump right in!
Establishing a new tabletop gaming group
Starting something new can be hard, especially when it involves other people, but creating a game space that works for you and your community is definitely a rewarding adventure!
How Aftergame Transformed Play Con: A Game-Changer for Event Organizers
Aftergame offers tools like game planning, comprehensive event schedules, and game libraries to help attendees and event organizers make the most of their time at tabletop events.
2024 Aftergame: Year In Review
It has been a big year for Aftergame! As 2024 draws to a close, I’m excited to look back at everything that’s happened in the past year.
Organise and plan your board game events on Aftergame
Organising board game and tabletop events doesn’t need to be an expensive chore. If you’re looking for a purpose-built alternative to Meetup, try Aftergame.
Playtesting your board game: How to find playtesters for every stage of development
Most great games aren’t created in a vacuum. You might design a tabletop game by yourself but if you’re not Friedemann Friese, you’re going to need some people to help you test it. Who are the best people to help you at each stage of development and how do you find them?
Indie Problems: Demoing your new board game at conventions
Congratulations, you’ve got a great tabletop game ready for players to engage with! Now you just have to sift through a convention hall full of people to find the ones who want the game you’re selling.
How to Host a 24-Hour Board Game Marathon
Take board gaming to the next level with a 24-hour marathon. The people may come and go (because 24 hours is a long game night) but you’ll have the memories forever.
11 Great Board Games for Groups with Mixed Experience Levels
Don’t worry about inviting your serious gamer friends and your new gamer friends to the same game night; check out these fantastic options to keep everyone happy.
Make sure everyone gets to play board games at your convention
Discover how Aftergame can transform your board game convention by allowing your attendees to plan games, join events, and much more.