accessibility

Anyone over the age of 12 can come to Coastal Board Gamers group.

 

Please email or message us on discord if you have any specific questions about accessibility needs.

This information is here to help you decide what tools or strategies you might need to help you come and have fun at our fortnightly events.

Getting there

  • There is some on-street parking near Apex House on Gollan St
  • Some people park in the Coles Carpark. It’s free parking after 12 on Saturdays.
  • There is a Coastal Board Games sign up in front of the Apex House driveway. Go down the driveway.
  • You’ll see the set up room and people!

What to expect

  • An open room with 8 tables with 6 chairs each. Some tables at the back with board games on them.
  • A ‘Host’ at the front door who will greet you, sign you in, and explain things to you if you are new.
  • You can ask the host questions any time in the event. They will be wearing an orange high-vis vest.
  • There will be up to 35 people playing games.
  • Games start regularly. If you are new, it can be best to arrive at 2pm or for dinner time (6-7), as there will be lots of games starting at those times.
  • You can also come whenever you want. You can leave whenever you want.
  • Some people come and go through the night. Some people sit and talk on the couches for a while.
  • Sometimes games have been pre-planned on discord. This means that sometimes people will start playing a game without talking about it first. You can let them know you’re interested in playing another time.
  • Often people will play a game once, and then change games. They might stay in the same group to play the new game. Or they might change groups. If you want to play the same game more times, you can ask if they want to play again. Or you can ask anyone at the Library Table if they want to play.
  • Different games are in the Library each time. That’s because different people come each fortnight, and they bring different games each time. If there’s a game you want to play and you don’t own it, you can ask people on discord to bring it.
  • Lots of people come every fortnight. They might stand around ‘catching up’ with each other during the event.
Seating and tables for playing games
Example of dinner tables and seating

What to do

  • Come in and stop at the table at the door. Write your name on the sign in sheet and write yourself a nametag. Paid members have printed nametags.
  • Bring any boardgames that you’re happy for other people to use. Put them on the Library Table with the other games. It is ok if you don’t have any boardgames to share, you are still welcome!
  • If there are people standing at the Library Table, you can ask to join them in a game! Or invite them into a game that you want to play!
  • If there aren’t people trying to start a game, you can watch other people play a game you’re interested in. You can also play a 1-player game while you wait.
  • It’s OK to sit on the couches and watch the room while you work out what you want to do. Move to the Library Table if you want to play a game.
  • If you want help to find people to play a game with, ask the host.

Food

  • There are snacks and drink cans that you can buy. Someone will bring the trolley around every hour for you to buy things if you want. Foods and drinks are 1-2 dollars.
  • You can also bring your own snacks and drinks.
  • Please bring snacks that won’t leave marks on the games. Drinks have to have a lid or be in a can.
  • Dinner is from 6-7. People leave to get takeout from the surrounding areas. You can also bring your own food and heat it up in the microwaves.

Sensory Information

  • Visual
    • The lights are fluorescent. Bring sunglasses if this is an issue for you.
    • There is a lot of movement around the room. You can choose a seat that shows you more or less of the room.
    • Some games have pieces or tiles that are similar colours. You can ask people to choose colours that are more different to each other.
  • Sound
    • The room can be loud with people talking. We recommend earplugs if this is difficult for you.
    • There is music on quietly in the background.
    • Sometimes people might suddenly yell if something exciting happens in their game.
  • Smell
    • There are no big smells in the room.
    • Please don’t use strong perfumes and deodorants.
    • There can be a lots of different smells at dinner time. You can sit near the door, or go out at dinner time if needed.
  • Vestibular
    • It’s OK to swing gently on the chairs. Please bring your own chair if you need to swing more.
    • There is not much space inside for movement breaks. There is an undercover outside area that can be used. It is visible to the rest of the room.
    • It is close to Anzac Park if you would like to go to the park for a bigger movement break.
  • You can bring fidget tools or any other items that help you feel comfortable.
  • Service animals are welcome.

Mobility

  • There is a wheelchair accessible bathroom
  • There can be lots of tables and chairs around. People are always happy to move things around.

English, Reading, and Writing

  • Members are very happy to explain things if English, reading, or writing is hard.
  • You can use technology to help you, if you want to.
  • There is always a wide variety of games to play. You will be able to find a game that is right for you!
  • Most games will have a youtube video that teaches you how to play. Try searching “how to play (game)”.