Gatwick Gaming club in Crawley introduced me to Flip 7

Gatwick Gaming meets weekly at Ifield West Community Centre and draws up to about 40 people; the author played Cockroach Poker and Flip 7 and notes a Flip 7 tournament scheduled for February 18.

Set up by Derek Cox, Gatwick Gaming meets at Ifield West Community Centre and brings local board gamers together. Derek began the club in summer 2024 while working for GRIDServe and later moved it to Ifield West, where attendance grew to around 40 people a week. The author visited one evening and found eight tables playing a mix of card and modern board games. Derek and partner Sara introduced the author to Cockroach Poker and Flip 7, and the visit left a strong sense of community. Key details: - The club was started by Derek Cox in summer 2024 while he worked for GRIDServe and later moved to Ifield West Community Centre. - Gatwick Gaming meets on Wednesdays from 6pm to 10pm at Ifield West Community Centre in Crawley. - Weekly attendance can reach about 40 people, with multiple tables and a variety of games being played. - Games mentioned at the session included Cockroach Poker, Flip 7, Dune: Imperium, Art Society, and Castle of Burgundy. - Entry is reported as £4, with the first week free, and U18s must be accompanied by an adult. - A Flip 7 tournament is scheduled for February 18. Summary: The club functions as a regular social gathering where people play modern board and card games and build friendships. The author’s evening featured short card games and beginner’s luck with Flip 7, which is also the focus of a forthcoming tournament on February 18. The club’s weekly meetings and the planned event indicate ongoing activity and community engagement.