Find Your Next Game Night

Connect with board game enthusiasts in your neighborhood and join cozy game sessions at home.

🎲 How to Host a Game Night with Gathoro

Gathoro makes it easy to bring friends together for cozy board game nights at home. Here’s how it works:

âś… 1. Sign up or log in

Create a free account to start hosting game nights. You can pick a username and add your favorite games.

🎯 2. Set up your game night

Click “Host a Game Night” and fill in a few quick details:

  1. Choose the board game you’ll play
  2. Pick tags that explain your setup (like “competitive”, “bring snacks”)
  3. Set the number of seats available
  4. Enter your address (don’t worry – it stays hidden and will only be shown to guests that you have approved)
  5. Optionally write a short description or rules

đź“© 3. Invite your friends

Once you’ve published your game night, you’ll get a unique invite link.

Send this link to your friends — via WhatsApp, email, or however you like.

They don’t need an account to RSVP – just their email.

⏳ 4. Approve your guests

You’ll get notified via email when someone requests to join. You decide who to approve.

Once approved, the address is shared only with the persons you have chosen.

👥 5. Play, rate, and repeat

After your game night, you can give feedback on your guests – whether they were respectful, on time, and good players.

This helps build trust in the community over time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I find games near me?
Browse the game nights page to see all available sessions in your area. You can filter by games, languages, and distance to find the perfect match for your gaming style.
Yes! Click ‘Host Game Night’ to create your own session. You can choose the games, set the number of players, and manage invites. Your address is only shared with approved guests
Yes, your address is only shared with players you approve. You can also set your discoverability preferences in your profile to control who can find and invite you to game nights.