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What is LocalMeeple?

It's a free map for finding tabletop gamers near you. Add a pin to show you're in the area, browse other players, and discover local games nights and meetups. No account needed, no cost, no catch.

Why did you create this — aren't there loads of similar sites already?

Honestly, I built it mainly to see what would happen! It's my first attempt at a project like this, so be gentle. But there was a genuine itch to scratch too — seeing people post ad hoc messages on Facebook groups seemed like a really inefficient way to find like-minded gamers nearby.

As someone who's very visual, a simple map tool seemed worth a try — especially one that lets people filter by game type. Historical wargamers, hex-and-counter fans in particular, seem quite poorly served by other apps and sites out there.

Furthermore, while there are places to find local boardgame clubs or café listings, nobody seems to be covering the individual gamer — someone who might not have a club nearby, or who's simply curious whether anyone else locally shares their particular niche. That's the gap I'm hoping LocalMeeple fills.

Of course your exact location is obfuscated, and while gamers are a friendly bunch, common sense is always advised!

What is LocalMeeple not trying to do?

As above, there are a number of similar map and listings sites that cater for boardgame clubs, cafés and conventions — for example the UK Games Expo Community section, which is well worth a look. These venues and events can and may be added on LocalMeeple, but the primary focus here is on the individual gamer and filtering by gaming niche.

I'm deliberately avoiding the requirement to set up an account or any other unnecessary admin — for users or for myself! Once people have a sense of who's around, the messaging and boardgame information infrastructure is already covered by BoardGameGeek. The thinking is that anyone using this site either already has a BGG account or is happy to quickly set one up. Of course, this is a work in progress and I'm very open to ideas and feedback!

How do I find players near me?

You're already on the right page — just zoom in to your area and look for pins. Enter your postcode or zip code in the Add Pin form to jump straight to your neighbourhood, or hit the What's Nearby button (bottom of the map) to see a count of gamers within 50km and zoom to your location.

How do I add my pin?

Click + Add my pin in the top-right. Enter a display name, your BGG username, and your postcode or zip code — that's all that's required. You can also add your game interests, a short "about me", and what you're looking for in an opponent. Hit Save and you're on the map.

Is my home address shown publicly?

No. Your postcode or zip code is never stored — it's just used to find a rough latitude and longitude, which is then randomly nudged by 500–1000 metres before anything gets saved. The dashed ring around your pin shows that uncertainty area. Nobody (including us) can work out your exact address from a LocalMeeple pin.

What games does LocalMeeple cover?

Everything on a tabletop — Eurogames (Wingspan, Brass: Birmingham, Ark Nova) hex-and-counter and other wargames incl. CDGs (Twilight Struggle, Commands & Colours, Combat Commander), miniatures (Warhammer, Star Wars: Legion, Bolt Action), card games (Magic, Star Wars Unlimited, Arkham Horror: The Card Game), "Ameritrash" (Twilight Imperium, Cosmic Encounter, Dune), and everything in between. When adding your pin you can tick the categories that fit you best.

How do I edit or remove my pin?

Click your pin on the map and use the Edit or Delete buttons in the popup. You'll need the 4-digit PIN you were shown after saving — it only appears once, so keep it somewhere safe. Lost it? Drop a message to FightingMarmot8 on BGG or email [email protected] and we'll sort it.

How do I stop my pin going stale?

Pins fade gently over time and may be removed after 12 months of inactivity. Just click your pin and hit Refresh (PIN required) to reset the clock — once a year is plenty.

What are meetup pins?

A second pin type for organised games nights, clubs, and one-off events rather than individual players. Click + Add meetup to put your event on the map. Meetup pins go at the actual venue location (no privacy offset, since it's a public place) and can include a link to a Facebook group, Meetup.com page, or BGG guild.

Do I need a BoardGameGeek account?

No account is needed to browse or find meetups. To add your own gamer pin you'll be asked for a BGG username — it's what links other players to your collection and profile. If you don't have one yet, creating a BGG account is free and takes two minutes.

Which countries are supported?

Postcode and zip code lookup works for:

🇬🇧 United Kingdom
🇮🇪 Ireland
🇺🇸 United States
🇨🇦 Canada
🇳🇱 Netherlands
🇩🇪 Germany
🇦🇺 Australia
🇳🇿 New Zealand

The US, Germany, Australia and New Zealand require you to select your country from the dropdown that appears next to the postcode field (since their formats overlap with others). If you're elsewhere, just click your location directly on the map — the pin placement works worldwide.

Something's wrong / I have a suggestion

Get in touch via BGG (FightingMarmot8) or email [email protected]. All feedback genuinely welcome.

Can I support LocalMeeple?

If you find the site useful and want to help keep it going, you're very welcome to buy me a coffee on Ko-fi — entirely optional, no pressure, and it genuinely helps with hosting costs and motivation to keep adding features. Thanks!

Thanks! Matt

Terms of Use

Using LocalMeeple

LocalMeeple is provided free of charge as a hobby project. By using the site, you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, please don't use the site.

Your content

You're responsible for anything you post — your display name, BGG username, descriptions, and meetup details. Please keep everything friendly, accurate, and appropriate. Content that's offensive, misleading, or breaches these terms may be removed at our discretion, with or without notice.

By posting a pin or meetup, you confirm the information is accurate to the best of your knowledge and that you have the right to share it.

Meeting other users

LocalMeeple is a tool for finding and connecting with other tabletop gamers — what happens after that is between you and them. We don't vet, verify, or take responsibility for any user, meetup, or interaction arranged through the site. Please use your own judgement and normal common-sense precautions when meeting anyone new, online or in person.

No warranty

LocalMeeple is provided "as is", with no guarantee that it will always be available, error-free, or fit for any particular purpose. As a hobby project maintained in spare time, things may occasionally break, change, or go offline without warning.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, LocalMeeple and its creator accept no liability for any loss, damage, or dispute arising from your use of the site, including but not limited to: meetups or contact arranged through the site, inaccurate information posted by other users, or any interruption or loss of data.

Third-party links

LocalMeeple links to third-party sites and services, including BoardGameGeek profiles, external meetup pages, and social media groups. We have no control over and accept no responsibility for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party site.

Intellectual property

Game names and publishers mentioned on LocalMeeple (such as specific board games or game systems) are referenced only to describe game genres and categories. LocalMeeple is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by BoardGameGeek or any game publisher mentioned on the site.

Removing content

We reserve the right to remove any pin, meetup, or other content at our discretion, including in response to reports from other users, without needing to provide a reason.

Changes to these terms

These terms may be updated as the site develops. Continued use of LocalMeeple after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Contact

Questions about these terms can be sent via private message to FightingMarmot8 on BoardGameGeek, or by email at [email protected].

Privacy policy

Who we are

LocalMeeple is an independent tool that helps tabletop gamers find others in their local area. It is not affiliated with BoardGameGeek. See also our Terms of Use.

What we collect

LocalMeeple has two types of user-created content: gamer pins and meetup pins.

Gamer pins — when you add yourself to the map, we store:

Display name — the name you choose to show on the map. This does not need to be your real name.

BoardGameGeek username — used to link to your public BGG collection and profile page.

Approximate location — you provide your postcode or zip code (or click the map directly) to place your pin. Your postcode or zip code is used only to find a latitude and longitude and is never stored in our database. The resulting map location is then randomly offset by between 500 and 1000 metres before being saved, so your precise location is never stored or transmitted. A subtle dashed ring on your pin indicates the uncertainty area. Postcode lookup is provided via postcodes.io (UK/Ireland), zippopotam.us (US/Canada), and Nominatim/OpenStreetMap (Netherlands, Germany, Australia, New Zealand). Players elsewhere can place their pin directly on the map.

Interests and optional text — the game categories, "about me", and "looking for" text you choose to share.

Meetup pins — when you add a meetup or community event, we store:

Event title and description — the name and description of your meetup as you enter them.

Approximate location — you provide the venue postcode or zip code (or click the map directly) to place the meetup. The postcode or zip code is used only to find a map location and is never stored. No privacy offsetting is applied to meetup pins as they typically represent public venues rather than private addresses.

Frequency and categories — how often the event runs and what types of games are played.

External link — any URL you provide pointing to more information about the meetup.

How your data is used

All gamer pin and meetup pin data is displayed publicly on the map to all visitors. This is the core purpose of the service — connecting local gamers and promoting community events.

We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or any purpose beyond displaying it on this map.

The legal basis for processing this data is your consent — you choose to submit your pin or meetup details, and can withdraw that consent at any time by removing your own entry.

Who can see your data

Anyone who visits LocalMeeple can see all pins on the map. Gamer pins show your display name, BGG username, approximate location, and any interests or text you chose to share. Meetup pins show the event title, description, frequency, categories, and any external link provided.

How long we keep it

Gamer pins remain on the map until you remove them yourself. You can do this at any time by clicking your pin and selecting Remove. Pins not refreshed for 12 months may be automatically removed — click the Refresh button on your pin once a year to keep it active. In other words, the maximum retention period for gamer pin data is 12 months from the date of last refresh.

Meetup pins remain on the map until the organiser removes them. We recommend removing or updating your meetup pin if the event is no longer running.

Where data is stored

Data is stored using Supabase, a cloud database service. Servers are located in the EU (Ireland). Supabase's own privacy policy applies to data storage infrastructure.

Optional geolocation

When you first visit, LocalMeeple may ask for your device's location in order to show you how many gamers are nearby and zoom the map to your area. This requires your explicit permission via your browser's standard location prompt. If you decline, nothing happens and no location data is accessed.

If you grant permission, your location is used only within your browser to calculate distances to nearby pins and centre the map. It is never sent to our servers, never stored in our database, and is discarded when you close or refresh the page.

Your rights

You can edit or remove your own gamer pin or meetup pin at any time directly from the map using the 4-digit PIN you were given when you created it. Keep this PIN safe — it is the only way to edit or remove your entry yourself. If you lose your PIN, please contact us and we will remove it manually within a reasonable timeframe.

For any questions, data requests, or other enquiries, you can reach us via private message to FightingMarmot8 on BoardGameGeek, or by email at [email protected].

If you're unhappy with how a data request or complaint has been handled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's data protection regulator.

Age restriction

LocalMeeple is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a pin has been created by or contains information about someone under 16, please contact us and it will be removed.

Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated as the app develops. Continued use of the map after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

LocalMeeple is a free community map for finding boardgamers and tabletop gamers in your local area. Whether you play hex-and-counter wargames, Eurogames, miniatures, card games or American-style games — add your pin and connect with players near you. LocalMeeple is open to gamers worldwide. Postcode and zip code lookup is currently supported for the UK, Ireland, United States, Canada, Netherlands, Germany, Australia and New Zealand; players elsewhere can place their pin directly on the map.

Frequently Asked Questions about LocalMeeple

How do I find tabletop gamers near me?

Visit LocalMeeple and use the map to browse pins placed by boardgamers in your area. You can filter by game category, distance radius, and activity. Enter your postcode or zip code to zoom straight to your neighbourhood, or use the What's Nearby button to see how many gamers are within 50km of your current location.

Is LocalMeeple free to use?

Yes, LocalMeeple is completely free. There are no accounts, no subscriptions, and no adverts. Adding your pin, browsing other players, and finding local meetups all cost nothing.

Which countries does LocalMeeple cover?

LocalMeeple is open to tabletop gamers worldwide. Postcode and zip code lookup is supported for the UK, Ireland, the United States, and Canada. Players in other countries can place their pin directly on the map by clicking their location.

What types of tabletop games does LocalMeeple cover?

LocalMeeple covers all tabletop games, including Eurogames, hex-and-counter wargames, miniatures games such as Warhammer, card games, party games, and American-style games. When adding your pin you can tag your interests so other players know what you enjoy — whether that is Twilight Struggle, Wingspan, Gloomhaven, Magic: The Gathering, or anything else.

Is my home address visible on the map?

No. LocalMeeple applies a random privacy offset of 500 to 1000 metres to every pin before saving it. Your exact location is never stored or shown. A dashed ring on each pin marker communicates this uncertainty to other users.

How do I edit or delete my pin?

Click your pin on the map to open its popup, then use the Edit or Delete button. You will need the 4-digit PIN that was shown to you when you created your pin. If you have lost your PIN, contact FightingMarmot8 on BoardGameGeek or email [email protected].

How do I find or advertise a local boardgame meetup?

LocalMeeple has a dedicated meetup layer on the map. Click the Meetup button in the header to add a meetup at a venue near you, or browse existing meetup markers to find games nights, boardgame cafes, and club sessions in your area.

Do I need a BoardGameGeek account to use LocalMeeple?

No account is required to browse the map. To add your own pin you will be asked for a BoardGameGeek username so other players can view your game collection, but you do not need to log in — LocalMeeple links directly to your public BGG profile.

What's New on LocalMeeple

3 July 2026: Expanded postcode lookup to Netherlands, Germany, Australia and New Zealand. A country dropdown added for disambiguation. General bug fixes including a map wrapping issue.

17 June 2026: Enabled pin location editing — pins can now be relocated by postal code or map click via the Edit Pin option. The BGG Collection link in each pin profile now shows only owned games rather than the full collection including wishlist and sold items. Created this What's New section to track ongoing updates and improvements.

Coming soon: wider postcode coverage for more countries, general visual improvements, usability refinements such as making the BGG username optional, and new game categories where there seem to be gaps. All when time allows, as this is a hobby project.