Meet Fanaat

We are Fanaat, the games association of the University of Twente. Based in the Drakenkelder, we offer a wide range of board games, card games, role-playing games, console games, and many other ways for our members to have fun together. Whether you plan to spend hours fighting battles in Warhammer, prefer to immerse yourself in D&D using our dungeon display, or simply want to play some cards during the lunch break, there is something for everyone at Fanaat!

Fanaat’s regular game nights take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 19:00 onwards. Board games are the most popular during these nights, though anything from our collection can of course be played. Additionally, we organise a theme night every second Friday. The theme can range from party games to an interactive murder mystery, and members are encouraged to come up with their own ideas.

Once every other month we also organise the Fanaat Open: a day-long event where everyone, including externals, can visit our association and play games from our collections. This is the perfect time to invite your friends and try out new games together.

Finally, we offer several one-off events throughout the year. These events include, but are not limited to, roleplaying workshops, Magic drafts, seasonal activities, and wargaming events.

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Interested in joining Fanaat, trying out the association, or simply visiting the Drakenkelder? Check out our Discord server for more information:

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Board Game Nights at Fanaat

Every Tuesday and Thursday evening, the DrakenKelder fills with games, laughter, and friendly competition. Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just curious to try something new, you’re welcome to join! Walk-in is usually between 19:00 and 19:30, but feel free to arrive earlier or later. Just pick a game that looks interesting and ask around—there’s always someone happy to join.

You can start simple with a round of Set or codenames. Feeling like coop games are more your thing? Try The crew or Pandemic. For something more long and complex try Terraforming mars, Barrage or Catan.

Looking for a truly long game session? During holidays, members sometimes organize marathon sessions of games like Sleeping Gods or Advanced Civilization. Fair warning: these sessions can last 12+ hours!

Some evenings we gather a larger group for Blood on the Clocktower, a thrilling 5–20 player social deduction game similar to Mafia or Werewolf. A storyteller guides the game as villagers and demons secretly battle for control. Can you uncover the truth—or will suspicion turn the village against you?

Want to know more about the games in our inventory? Check out our Boardgame List.

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Fanaat Open – Everyone Welcome!

Want to bring friends? Once every other month, we host the Fanaat Open: a full-day event where anyone can drop by, including non-members (for a small fee). It’s the perfect opportunity to:

• explore our game collection
• meet new players
• introduce friends to the association
• spend an entire day gaming

The upcoming Fanaat open is planned on:

Within the association, quite a few members enjoy card games. One of the most popular ones is Magic: The Gathering. In this classic trading card game, players build their own decks and battle each other using creatures, spells, and clever strategies. With thousands of cards and many different playstyles, there’s always something new to try. Whether you’re a competitive player or just like experimenting with fun deck ideas, there are usually people around who are up for a game.

Another card game that’s gaining interest is Riftbound. This game is set in the League of Legends universe and focuses on strategic deckbuilding and champion-based gameplay. Players build decks around their favorite champions and combine cards, abilities, and tactics to outplay their opponents. It’s relatively new, but already attracting curiosity from members who enjoy trying out fresh card game systems.

Besides traditional card games, we also have several deck-building games available. These are games where you start with a small deck and improve it as you play. Popular examples in the association are Dune: Imperium and Star Realms, both of which combine deckbuilding with strategic decision-making.

From time to time, members also organize drafts. In a draft, everyone builds a deck from a shared pool of cards during the event itself, which makes for a fun and unpredictable experience. For example, we previously had a Magic: the gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender draft.

Whenever drafts or other card game events are planned, they’ll be announced and added to the calendar.

Are you ready to dive into the world of TTRPG?
Then step right in! At Fanaat you’ll find a welcoming community of players eager to explore fantastic worlds, solve mysteries, and embark on unforgettable adventures together.

TTRPGs are collaborative storytelling games where players take on the roles of characters in a shared story, guided by a Game Master (GM). Whether you are battling dragons, exploring distant galaxies, or solving supernatural mysteries, every session is shaped by the choices of the players around the table.

Through our Discord server, you can easily connect with other members to form a group. Looking for players or a Game Master? Want to try a quick one-shot adventure or start a longer campaign? Simply send a message and gather your party.

Fanaat also sometimes organises TTRPG sessions for members, making it easy for newcomers and experienced players alike to jump into a game.

Not fully equipped for your adventure yet? No problem. Fanaat offers equipment for aspiring adventurers, including miniatures, dice, and even a tabletop screen that you can reserve for your session (Tabletop Screen Reservation).

Whether you are a seasoned role-player or completely new to TTRPGs, Fanaat is the perfect place to start your next adventure.

As a member, you will be able to join all our activities for free and use our extensive collection of games and resources. Becoming a member is easy and the contribution is only €20,- per academic year. Of course, it is possible to join us a couple of times during our game nights to see what we offer before becoming a member. We are always happy to answer any questions you might have, whether it’s in person, through our Discord, or via email.

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To become a member of Fanaat you need to follow these steps:

1. You need to own a Union Card or Campus Card. This can be done through Sports and Culture.
2. Either fill in the sign-up forms digitally and send these to our secretary, or do so physically at the Drakenkelder.
3. Transfer the contribution of €20,- to Fanaat’s bank account as stated on the sign-up form. It is also possible to pay by card at the Drakenkelder.
4. This step is important, and it is regularly done incorrectly. Only at this point do you go to Sports and Culture and register with the association Fanaat, available under ‘My profile > Join Association’. If you have not yet completed the previous steps, your registration will be refused.

Not part of the UT community (anymore)? Consider visiting our game day Fanaat Open, which is open to everyone!