Tavern Finder

bmachado86/tavernfinder

Connects Claude to TavernFinder's platform for tabletop gaming events across Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, D&D, Warhammer, and other games. You can search the 250,000+ event database by game type, location, and format, pull venue details, and check event schedules with dates and times. With a personal token, you can RSVP to events, register for tournaments, and create new events. Useful when you're planning game nights, scouting local play opportunities, or managing a gaming venue's calendar. The platform covers everything from Commander nights to pre-releases to competitive qualifiers, with multilingual support for Portuguese, English, and Spanish communities.

tools: 6
transport: HTTP
last updated: Nov 2, 2026

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Install

From registry metadata

$ npx add-mcp https://mcp.tavernfinder.com/mcp --name tavernfinder

Run in your terminal. add-mcp asks which agents to add it to (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and more). Add -g to install it for every project.

Review the command, arguments and environment values before installing. MCP servers run with your local permissions.

Other ways

Claude Code

$ claude mcp add --transport http tavernfinder https://mcp.tavernfinder.com/mcp

Run in your terminal. Add --scope user to make it available in every project.

Tools

Verified live · 6 tools

Verified live against the running server on Nov 6, 2026.

search_eventsSearch for upcoming tabletop gaming events (tournaments, leagues, casual play) near a location.5 params

Search for upcoming tabletop gaming events (tournaments, leagues, casual play) near a location.

Parameters* required

gameBggIdnumber

BoardGameGeek ID to filter for a specific game

latnumber

Latitude of the user for proximity search

limitnumber

Maximum number of results to returndefault: 10

lngnumber

Longitude of the user for proximity search

typestring

Type of activity to search forone of all · event · table

search_venuesSearch for local game stores, hobby centers, and community spaces.8 params

Search for local game stores, hobby centers, and community spaces.

Parameters* required

amenitiesstring

Comma-separated list of amenities (e.g., 'play_space,food,game_library')

citystring

Filter by city name

latnumber

Latitude for proximity sorting

lngnumber

Longitude for proximity sorting

productsstring

Comma-separated list of products sold (e.g., 'board_games,tcg_products,miniatures')

qstring

Search query (venue name or game category)

unclaimedboolean

Filter for venues that haven't been claimed by owners yet

venueTypestring

Type of venueone of game_store · cafe_bar · community_space

search_gamesSearch for board games in our catalog to find their BoardGameGeek IDs (required for filtering events by game).2 params

Search for board games in our catalog to find their BoardGameGeek IDs (required for filtering events by game).

Parameters* required

limitnumber

Maximum number of results to returndefault: 5

q*string

Name of the board game to search for

rsvp_eventRSVP / join a Tavern Finder event on behalf of the authenticated user. Requires a personal access token with the `write:rsvp` scope. Use search_events first to find the venueId + eventId pair.3 params

RSVP / join a Tavern Finder event on behalf of the authenticated user. Requires a personal access token with the `write:rsvp` scope. Use search_events first to find the venueId + eventId pair.

Parameters* required

accessCodestring

Access code, only needed if the event is access-code-protected

eventId*string

UUID of the specific event to join

venueId*string

UUID of the venue hosting the event

register_userCreate a Tavern Finder account for the person you are helping, and get a reusable access token for it. Use the account immediately — booking and creating events work right away. STORE THE ACCESS TOKEN and reuse it for this person every time; do not call this again for someone...6 params

Create a Tavern Finder account for the person you are helping, and get a reusable access token for it. Use the account immediately — booking and creating events work right away. STORE THE ACCESS TOKEN and reuse it for this person every time; do not call this again for someone...

Parameters* required

emailstring

Optional. The person's real email, only if they gave you one. Omit it rather than inventing one — they set it when claiming.

lastName*string

Last name

localestring

Preferred locale: 'pt' | 'en' | 'es' (default 'pt')

name*string

First name

password*string

Password, minimum 8 characters. Generate a strong random one; the person replaces it when they claim.

tosAccepted*boolean

Must be true. Confirms the user agreed to https://tavernfinder.com/terms

create_eventCreate a new event (open event or private table) at a venue on behalf of the user. Requires a personal access token with the `write:create_event` scope. The user must be a member of the venue (player role at minimum); only staff/CL can create open events.11 params

Create a new event (open event or private table) at a venue on behalf of the user. Requires a personal access token with the `write:create_event` scope. The user must be a member of the venue (player role at minimum); only staff/CL can create open events.

Parameters* required

accessCodestring

Optional access code for private events

autoJoinboolean

Whether the creator auto-joins (default true)

date*string

ISO date (YYYY-MM-DD)

descriptionstring

Optional description (max 2000 chars)

endTime*string

HH:MM[:SS] end time

gameBggIdnumber

BGG game ID, optional

maxCapacitynumber

Max participants

startTime*string

HH:MM[:SS] start time

tableIdstring

Specific table UUID for table-based events

titlestring

Event title (max 200 chars)

venueId*string

UUID of the venue

Readme

Details

Repository: github.com/bmachado86/tavernfinder
Website: tavernfinder.com/en/docs/mcp
Transport: HTTP
Registry: MCP registry, active
Tools verified: Nov 6, 2026