More than 10 Ways to Get in on Some Game Night Fun in Brainerd, MN
When the weather is chilly and we are stuck indoors, here are some ideas for game night fun in Brainerd/Baxter.
  •  Bingo
    • Brainerd Eagles hosts Bingo on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. To check out times and more information head to their website.
    • Ernie’s on Gull Hosts ‘Bingo, Burgers and Brews’ every Wednesday – Bingo starts at 6:00 p.m. and they even feature a smash burger and any tap beer for just $15!
    • Jack Pine Brewery offers “Jingo” one Thursday out of the month from 7:00–9:00 p.m., check their calendar of events for future dates.
    • The Side Track hosts bingo every first Saturday of the month between May–November from 1:00–4:00 p.m.
  • Board Games
    • Dragon Forge is retail shop that specializes in table-top games & accessories. They provide a fun and creative space for playing games and host specialty game nights, events and leagues.
  •  Cribbage
    • Jack Pine Brewery offers Monday night doubles cribbage from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Teams play for beer prizes and 100% payout, with a $20 monthly buy-in per team. No partner? No problem—we’ll match you up! This welcoming league helps with counting and skips the point-stealing drama. The top six teams each month win cash, and beer prizes are up for grabs weekly.
  • Curling
    • The Brainerd Lakes Curling Club hosts a number of leagues and open curling events through the season. Leagues start in October and registration opens in September. Learn more about the leagues, events and opportunities to learn how to curl HERE.
  • Initials Game
    • Trivia Mafia has partnered with the creators of The Initials Game—famously played every Friday on KFAN’s “Power Trip Morning Show”—to bring this addictive trivia game to Jack Pine Brewery every Tuesday from 7:00-10:00 p.m. The Initials Game Live is a fun and competitive general knowledge and pop culture party game for players of all skill levels. Gather your friends and test your wits as you try to guess the initials of famous people, places, and things.
  • Pool
    • CC’s Bar has a weekly Pool Tournaments every Saturday and Sunday starting at 3 p.m.
    • The Parlor hosts a 15 week pool league every Wednesday from 7:00-8:00 p.m., sign-ups are at 6:00 p.m. and there is a 20 person maximum. There will be a “luck of the draw” bracket and single elimination. To learn more about the league, check out their Facebook.
  • Texas Hold ‘Em Tournaments
    •  The Brainerd Eagles hosts Free Poker every Tuesday starting at 5:00 p.m.
    • The Brainerd Lakes Area Poker League hosts FREE Texas Hold ‘Em Tournaments at different locations every Monday from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Check their website for upcoming events.
  • Trivia
    • Jack Pine Brewery is bringing back weekly team trivia starting January 19th every Monday starting at 6:00 p.m.
    • Yesterday’s Gone hosts Trivia Mafia every Wednesday.
  • Adult Sports Leagues
    • The Brainerd Family YMCA provides opportunities for adults to stay active through the following sports. Learn more about these leagues HERE.
      • Basketball
      • Pickle Ball
      • Pond Hockey
      • Volleyball

Keep an eye on our calendar of events for what’s happening in Brainerd and Baxter. Submit your events here.