October in Mumbai is a short list with live tickets: a Thursday night in Khar, then Meeplecon at Nesco the same weekend.
Mumbai’s older Ghatkopar gateway listing has expired. These two are the public events with a date and a booking page after 5 October 2026. Community groups below still post when they have a room.
Last updated: 5 October 2026 · Hosting an event? Send us the details and we’ll add it.
Mumbai nights with open registration
AfterHours: Board Game Night
Short description: A two-hour Thursday board game night at 3 Art House in Khar West. The venue describes it as card games and strategic teamwork, with hosts in the room.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| When | Thursday, 15 October 2026 · 8:00–10:00 PM IST (Add to Google Calendar) |
| Age category | Not listed on the venue page. |
| Price | ₹350 plus ₹63 GST and a ₹10.33 service fee. The ticket type is listed as “Ticket (100 Cover)”. |
| What’s included | Entry for the 8:00–10:00 PM session. Food and drinks are separate. |
| Location | 3 Art House, Unit 1, Mohini Heights, 5th Rd, Govind Dham, Khar West, Mumbai 400052 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Board games | Card games and strategy tables. The listing does not name titles. |
| Host | 3 Art House |
| Reserve a seat | Buy on the venue site |
| Announcement | Event page |
Good to know: Sale ends 7:50 PM on the night. Venue phone numbers on the event page: +91 8928847165 and +91 8356024972.
Meeplecon 2026
Short description: India’s large tabletop convention returns to Nesco in Goregaon for a weekend of open play, tournaments, new releases, and a family zone. Designer meetups and playtesting are part of the programme.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| When | Saturday–Sunday, 17–18 October 2026. District lists an 11:00 AM start; the organiser site lists 9:00 AM–9:00 PM. Confirm hours on your pass. (Add to Google Calendar) |
| Age category | All ages. District says tickets are required for ages 3 and above. |
| Price | Pass types are adult, kids, student, squad, and season. The public summary does not show one price — buy on meeplecon.in/passes or District. |
| What’s included | Convention entry. Food and drinks are sold on site. Free parking. The hall is wheelchair accessible. No alcohol, and pets are not allowed. |
| Location | Nesco, Goregaon, Mumbai |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Board games | Open gaming, tournaments, new releases, and a family zone. |
| Host | Meeplecon |
| Reserve a seat | Book on District |
| Announcement | meeplecon.in |
Good to know: Standing event, indoor and air-conditioned. Email admin@meeples.in if the pass page and District disagree on hours.
Bale-Jobbit Party @ Doolally Khar (placeholder—details coming soon)
Short description: Casual beginner-friendly event featuring Indian-designed board games like Bale, Jobbit, Numiso and more at Doolally Taproom, Khar. Next date to be confirmed—previous sessions were free entry.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| When | TBD — previous format: Saturday mornings 10 AM–2 PM · Add to calendar (link pending) |
| Age category | All ages welcome |
| Price | TBD (previously free) |
| What’s included | Hosted gameplay with Indian designer titles |
| Location | Doolally Taproom, Khar, Mumbai |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Board games | Bale, Jobbit, Numiso, and other India-designed games |
| Host | Chirag Bolar / Doolally |
| Reserve a seat | Previous event page |
| Announcement | Event announcement |
Mumbai Board Gamers Weekly Meetup (placeholder—details coming soon)
Short description: One of India’s oldest board game communities—regular weekly sessions across Mumbai with free entry and experienced players teaching newcomers. Check Meetup for the next session date and venue.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| When | TBD — typically weekly, various Mumbai venues · Add to calendar (link pending) |
| Age category | All ages; heavier games 14+ |
| Price | Free (RSVP on Meetup) |
| What’s included | Community tables, rule teach-ins, BYOG welcome |
| Location | Venue rotates (Andheri, Ghatkopar, and other suburbs) |
| Map | Link pending |
| Board games | Full hobby spectrum—gateways to heavy euros |
| Host | Mumbai Board Gamers |
| Reserve a seat | RSVP on Meetup |
| Announcement | Event announcement |
Ghatkopar, Khar and Andheri hosts
Even when there isn’t a ticketed event, these spots are worth knowing for spontaneous game nights:
- 3 Art House (Khar West) — Thursday AfterHours board game night on 15 October.
- Meeplecon (Nesco, Goregaon) — 17–18 October 2026.
- Doolally Taproom (Khar and Andheri) — beginner sessions when the venue posts a date.
- Mumbai Board Gamers — weekly community tables; the next room is posted on Meetup.
Mumbai's tabletop map (by suburb)
Khar West: AfterHours at 3 Art House on 15 October. Goregaon: Meeplecon at Nesco on 17–18 October. Andheri and central line: Doolally and Mumbai Board Gamers still post community sessions when a room is booked.
Mumbai prices vary widely: free RSVP meetups (pay for food only) vs ₹499–999 ticketed events with hosts and game libraries. Commute time matters—pick a venue on your line to actually make the start time.
Mumbai tabletop FAQ
Which suburb has the most beginner-friendly events?
Khar/Bandra brewery meetups and Ghatkopar gateway nights both label themselves beginner-friendly—check whether teaching is included in the ticket.
Can I reach venues by local train?
Many events are walkable from major stations, but last-return timing matters for far suburbs—read end time on the ticket.
Are Mumbai nights usually 18+?
Bar-hosted ticketed events often are; community meetups in cafés may allow younger players with adults—confirm on the listing.
Do I need printouts of tickets?
Phone QR is standard; keep brightness up at mall security if the venue is inside a complex.
List my Mumbai event?
Email hello@sanketnainani.com with suburb, date, and BookMyShow/Allevents link.
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