Gateway Nerds
The Gateway Nerds logo, a stone fireplace with a red twenty-sided die, over a photo of members playing at a long table.

Come and play

We're a friendly community that aims to create a safe, inclusive space for everyone. A game on the table gives everyone something to share. Chat as much or as little as you like: quiet is always fine. Everyone is welcome, whether you're new to games or have played for years.

  • WhenEvery Saturday5 pm to around 9 pm
  • WhereFàilte CentreBayhead, Stornoway HS1 2DU
  • CostFirst session freeThen a suggested £2 donation

Find us on the map Say hello on Discord

What we run

  • Many hands reaching across a board game in play.

    Saturday games

    Around 200 board games between us, with Grand Meeples and Game Masters happy to teach games and get new players started.

  • Takenoko in play, with bamboo pieces on hexagon tiles.

    The Tavern

    A cosy private space within the Fàilte Centre, ideal for roleplaying sessions or board game nights with friends. Book it for £10 per session.

Join the community

We post all announcements and updates through Discord, WhatsApp and Facebook.

Our Discord server is the heart of the community, and is great for daily chat, game talk and general nerdy nonsense.

We also have a WhatsApp community with a general chat group. It's quieter than Discord but a nice way to stay connected.

Good to know

Our Grand Meeples and Game Masters are always happy to help teach games, explain rules, and get new players started.

Gateway Nerds is an adult group. Anyone under 18 is welcome, but must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian, who must stay for the whole session.

If you ever experience an issue, during a session or online, please speak to a Grand Meeple in person, or email us at gatewaynerds1@gmail.com. We'll always do our best to help.