Getting Started with GatherRound

Welcome! Let's get you set up and finding games in no time.

What is GatherRound?

GatherRound is a platform that helps tabletop gamers connect in real life. Whether you're looking for a local D&D group, want to find Friday Night Magic events, or are searching for board game nights near you, GatherRound makes it easy to discover and join gaming events.

Creating Your Account

Sign Up

Visit gatherround.com and click Sign Up
Enter your email address and create a password
Verify your email by clicking the link we send you
Complete your profile setup

Profile Setup

During onboarding, you'll:

Choose your account type (Player/Host or Business)
Set your username and display name
Select your experience level
Pick your favorite games
Set your location (city)

Don't worry — you can always update these later!

Finding Events

Browse Events

Click Events in the navigation
Use filters to narrow your search:
- Location: Search by city or use your current location
- Distance: Filter by how far you're willing to travel
- Game Type: Filter by category (TTRPGs, Card Games, etc.)
- Date: Filter by when you're available

Discover on Home

Your home page shows:

Events Near You: Based on your location
Events from Friends: See what your connections are attending
Upcoming Events: Events you've RSVPed to

Joining Your First Event

Find an event that interests you
Click on the event to view details
Click RSVP to request to join
If the host requires approval, wait for confirmation
Once approved, you'll get the full event details

What to Expect

Public events: Anyone can see basic details
Address visibility: Full address is typically revealed after RSVP approval
Communication: Use event comments to chat with other attendees

Quick Tips

Complete your profile — Hosts are more likely to approve RSVPs from users with complete profiles
Add your favorite games — Helps you find relevant events
Set your location — Enables "Events Near You" features
Read event descriptions carefully — They often contain important info about what to bring or expect