What We Offer!

Table Top RPGs

TTRPGs are role-playing games, like Dungeons & Dragons, where players play a character and work with a group of friends to progress through a story. Here at Gamesoc, we run one-shots at the beginning of each term to give you a chance to meet others and learn the basics of your system, as well as provide you with spaces and resources to run your own campaigns throughout the year! We host monthly sessions where people can learn a new system, as well as a character creation workshop and a DM's Guide to DMing session at the start of the year.

Board Games

Gamesoc offers a welcoming environment for board and card game enthusiasts of all levels. We have a variety of games, from classics like Pandemic and Catan to party games like Wavelength. Whether you're a board games veteran or your experience stops at Uno, you're welcome to join us and try out new games with others, or even bring your own games to share! Gamesoc also has a friendly community of trading card game players, primarily focused on Magic: The Gathering. Newcomers are encouraged to join in, even with borrowed or self-printed cards. Our weekly Monday board game socials are a great opportunity to meet and play with fellow board game enthusiasts!

Video Games

Every Friday, we host a casual video game session where we crack out our large inventory of Wii, GameCube, Xbox and PC games for you to enjoy with friends. Plus, we regularly spice up our Friday night sessions with Smash tournaments and 'Casual Clashes', allowing you to get involved in a new way to play well-loved games. Our Friday sessions are a great way to help you unwind after a long week, and players of any skill level or experience are welcome!

Wargames

Wargames at Gamesoc focus on strategy and creativity, where players build and paint models to use in tabletop battles. While Warhammer 40,000 and Kill Team are the most popular games, other systems like Star Wars Shatterpoint and A Song of Ice and Fire are also played, and we are also open to promoting new games people are interested in. Members can participate in games or simply watch, chat, or paint their models. Weekly Sunday sessions are announced on Discord, and the community is welcoming to both newcomers and experienced players. Gamesoc also hosts occasional socials outside of these sessions, making it easy to get involved in the hobby and community.

Esports

Interested in the esports scene at Royal Holloway? Check out the Esports Club! You can find their linktree here: linktr.ee/rhul_esports