Join the club

Chess · Backgammon · Texas 42

Find your next opponent in Old Town Katy.

A club for the slow, satisfying games. Pull up a chair on club night, borrow a set, and play someone new. No rating required, and no membership needed to start.

Join the club
See how a night works

Texas 42

The state game

Dominoes, Texas-style. Four players, partners across the table, and the best trash-talk in the house.

Chess

The long game

Casual blitz through to rated classical. Clocks, ladders, and a study night for sharpening your openings.

Backgammon

Luck meets nerve

Fast, social, and a little ruthless. We run friendly chouettes and learn-to-play tables most nights.

From the table

Find your next opponent in Old Town Katy.

A club for the slow, satisfying games. Pull up a chair on club night, borrow a set, and play someone new. No rating required, and no membership needed to start.

I walked in not knowing anyone and left two hours later having played three games and exchanged numbers with someone I’ll probably lose to for the next decade. Best Tuesday I’ve had in years.

Marcus R.

Chess — Player member since 2023

I walked in not knowing anyone and left two hours later having played three games and exchanged numbers with someone I’ll probably lose to for the next decade. Best Tuesday I’ve had in years.

Marcus R.

Chess — Player member since 2023

I walked in not knowing anyone and left two hours later having played three games and exchanged numbers with someone I’ll probably lose to for the next decade. Best Tuesday I’ve had in years.

Marcus R.

Chess — Player member since 2023

How a club night works

Show up. Sit down. Play.

Most nights run loose and friendly. There’s always an open board, always someone happy to teach, and never any pressure to be good yet.

Our easy social nights run at Boomerjack’s Katy under the Old Town Game Club banner — grab a drink, grab a seat, and we’ll deal you in. Look for events scheduled at different locations around town!

When you’re ready for something sharper, our rated ladders and seasonal tournaments run under US Chess, USBGF, and 42 association rules.

Walk in

Look for the club banner. Your first night is on us — no membership required.

Grab a board

Sets and clocks are provided. Tell us what you play, or what you’d like to learn.

Get matched

We’ll pair you with someone at your level — total beginner or table shark.

Come back

Like it? Membership unlocks ladders, events, and member pricing.

Weekly programme

When we play.

Nights run on a consistent schedule so you can build them into your week. Doors are always open — no RSVP needed to walk in.

Wednesday Katy Summer Swiss Open
July 29 @ 10:00 am – September 25 @ 6:00 pm · Katy Public Library

5-round Swiss System, USCF rated. Time control: G/45 + 5 second delay. Two sections: Open (all ratings) and U1400. Tiebreaks: Modified Median,…

Free – $50.00
Monday Chess Tournament — Spring Rated Open
August 10 @ 8:00 am – August 11 @ 5:00 pm

A USCF-rated Swiss format tournament open to all skill levels. Five rounds, G/30 with a 5-second delay. Prizes for Open and U1200…

$50.00
Monday Chess Tournament — Spring Rated Open
August 17 @ 8:00 am – August 18 @ 5:00 pm

A USCF-rated Swiss format tournament open to all skill levels. Five rounds, G/30 with a 5-second delay. Prizes for Open and U1200…

$50.00
Monday Chess Tournament — Spring Rated Open
August 24 @ 8:00 am – August 25 @ 5:00 pm

A USCF-rated Swiss format tournament open to all skill levels. Five rounds, G/30 with a 5-second delay. Prizes for Open and U1200…

$50.00
Monday Chess Tournament — Spring Rated Open
August 31 @ 8:00 am – September 1 @ 5:00 pm

A USCF-rated Swiss format tournament open to all skill levels. Five rounds, G/30 with a 5-second delay. Prizes for Open and U1200…

$50.00
Monday Chess Tournament — Spring Rated Open
September 7 @ 8:00 am – September 8 @ 5:00 pm

A USCF-rated Swiss format tournament open to all skill levels. Five rounds, G/30 with a 5-second delay. Prizes for Open and U1200…

$50.00
Monday Chess Tournament — Spring Rated Open
September 14 @ 8:00 am – September 15 @ 5:00 pm

A USCF-rated Swiss format tournament open to all skill levels. Five rounds, G/30 with a 5-second delay. Prizes for Open and U1200…

$50.00
Monday Chess Tournament — Spring Rated Open
September 21 @ 8:00 am – September 22 @ 5:00 pm

A USCF-rated Swiss format tournament open to all skill levels. Five rounds, G/30 with a 5-second delay. Prizes for Open and U1200…

$50.00

Tuesday

Open Club Night

6:30 pm – 9:30 pm · Boomerjack’s Katy

The flagship night. All three games running simultaneously, open to everyone, free to walk in. A great first visit if you’ve never been.

All welcome · Free entry

Tuesday

Open Club Night

6:30 pm – 9:30 pm · Boomerjack’s Katy

The flagship night. All three games running simultaneously, open to everyone, free to walk in. A great first visit if you’ve never been.

All welcome · Free entry

Tuesday

Open Club Night

6:30 pm – 9:30 pm · Boomerjack’s Katy

The flagship night. All three games running simultaneously, open to everyone, free to walk in. A great first visit if you’ve never been.

All welcome · Free entry

Tuesday

Open Club Night

6:30 pm – 9:30 pm · Boomerjack’s Katy

The flagship night. All three games running simultaneously, open to everyone, free to walk in. A great first visit if you’ve never been.

All welcome · Free entry

Where to find us

We're at Boomerjack's Katy.

Every club night, rated session, and social game happens at Boomerjack’s Katy under the Old Town Game Club banner. Parking is easy, the bar is good, and we always have a table reserved.

Serving the Katy, Richmond, and Sugar Land area — right off the I-10 corridor.

Venue

Boomerjack’s Katy, Old Town Katy area

Parking

Free lot on site — plenty of space on evenings

Look for

Old Town Game Club banner at the door

Area served

Katy · Richmond · Sugar Land · West Houston

Contact

play@strategemclub.example

Join and get directions

Membership

Five ways to belong.

Start free and stay free if you like. Or step up for ladders, tournament pricing, coaching, and a reserved seat on league nights.

Pawn

Free

no card needed

  • Open club nights, drop in any time
  • Boards & sets provided
  • Newsletter and event calendar
Start here

Student

$50

per year

  • Everything in Pawn
  • 25% off tournament entries
  • Student ladder & study nights
  • Valid student ID required
Join as student

Most popular

Player

$75

per year

  • Rated chess, backgammon & 42 ladders
  • 25% off tournament entries
  • Monthly themed nights
  • 10% off club merch & sets
Become a Player

Family

$120

per year

  • Covers up to four in a household
  • Family game afternoons
  • Youth coaching slots
  • Join the family
Join the family

Best value

Club+

$200

per year

  • Everything in Player
  • 50% off tournament entries
  • Priority tournament seating
  • Coaching credits each season
  • First call on travel & league events
Go Club+

All paid tiers renew yearly · Switch or cancel anytime · Family covers one household

Common questions

Things people wonder before they walk in.

Honest answers. If yours isn’t here, just email us.

Do I need to know how to play already?

Not at all. Every club night has someone willing to sit down and teach from scratch. We get beginners through their first game of all three in a single evening — regularly. The only expectation is that you’re curious.

Not at all. Every club night has someone willing to sit down and teach from scratch. We get beginners through their first game of all three in a single evening — regularly. The only expectation is that you’re curious.

Not at all. Every club night has someone willing to sit down and teach from scratch. We get beginners through their first game of all three in a single evening — regularly. The only expectation is that you’re curious.

Not at all. Every club night has someone willing to sit down and teach from scratch. We get beginners through their first game of all three in a single evening — regularly. The only expectation is that you’re curious.

Not at all. Every club night has someone willing to sit down and teach from scratch. We get beginners through their first game of all three in a single evening — regularly. The only expectation is that you’re curious.

Not at all. Every club night has someone willing to sit down and teach from scratch. We get beginners through their first game of all three in a single evening — regularly. The only expectation is that you’re curious.

Not at all. Every club night has someone willing to sit down and teach from scratch. We get beginners through their first game of all three in a single evening — regularly. The only expectation is that you’re curious.

Not at all. Every club night has someone willing to sit down and teach from scratch. We get beginners through their first game of all three in a single evening — regularly. The only expectation is that you’re curious.

Your move

Your next game is waiting.

Signing up takes about two minutes — and your first club night is free either way. Come find out if the table suits you.

Sign up to play