Backgammon San Francisco

Backgammon and Brews

Welcome to Backgammon and Brews! Come play a game, grab a beer, hang out and meet someone new. All skill levels welcome! BYOB (Bring your own board) is highly encouraged! We'll have a couple boards to get people started but the more the merrier. Also feel free to join our WhatsApp group! Not everyone is on Meetup. DM me on meetup for the link.

Free Mah Jongg open play

Free drop in game play every Tuesday at 12:00. American mahjong style. Currently it is for players who know how to play. No instruction at this time.

Ridiculous, Wacky, and Weird Games@ Double Standard / Oakland

Do you consider yourself a bit....out there? Odd, strange, do things a little different? Well, just as in life, games come in all shapes and sizes....and tonight were playing the strange, and weird, and silly ones. Games with interesting mechanics, settings, and all out hilarity! We'll be returning to Double Standard in Oakland. You must present your ID to come in and must be over 21+. They allow outside food inside so feel free to grab a to-go dinner at one of the many neighboring places nearby. Fernie will [JISOGI: ANIME STUDIO TYCOON, ](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429845/jisogi-anime-studio-tycoon)in this incredibly unique tycoon-style worker placement game, players use Staff members to select from a range of available actions Their objective is to release an original Anime composed of 3 Script parts (Setting, Plot, and Twist). Whenever released, players will gain resources and points according to their popularity - determined by the technical level of the Anime and how many genre matches they have to rotating Trend cards. Watch a [TUTORIAL HERE. ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKuejWl2kY4) Justin will be hosting [YOU KNOW IT!](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/421649/you-know-it) A trivia party game where, aside from trying to answer the questions right, you can get points by betting on how many of the group know the right answer, know knows the right answer and who doesn't know the right answer from a bunch of five questions. Watch a [TUTORIAL HERE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLsdZAG49wc). Gabi will be hosting [EPIC SPELL WARS OF THE BATTLE WIZARDS](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/173200/epic-spell-wars-of-the-battle-wizards-rumble-at-ca). In this truly ridiculous game you battle other wizards by combining hilarious NSFW themed cards that act as spell components. Each component also has a word associated with it. To cast your spell you must recite the hilarious random combination of words to cast your spell on the wizards you are battling. This a fun light and absolutely silly game of magical brutality. Watch a [TUTORIAL HERE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwVvsOJswS4). +more hosted games to be announced. Check back soon. **PLZ BRING YOUR GAMES** (even if its off theme) **AND BRING FRIENDS!** Game roster for the night includes: JISOGI ANIME TYCOON - make an anime show, worker placement YOU KNOW IT! - hilarious and bonkers trivia game EPIC SPELL WARS OF THE BATTLE WIZARDS--- rick & morty style of hilarious and NSFW spellcasting and wizard murder QUACKS OF QUIDLENBURG -- push your luck tile collecting game RED DRAGON INN -- adventurers getting drunk at the tavern MONDRAWSITY -- draw hilarious monsters SHERRIFF OF NOTTINGHAM -- sneak goods past the sherrif! Be a good liar MUNCHKIN -- classic dnd pardoy game of ridiculous chaos POTION EXPLOSION--- marble collecting game of exploding potions CHRONONAUGHTS-- change time and history FLUXX -- pure pure choas with rules changing each round JENGA -- classic tension building game \*\*This meetup begins at 6 with games beginning roughly between 6:30 and 7. If you arrive after that, know that you may have to team up / wait for a new round of gaming to begin. \*\*As always, feel free to bring any friends and games you like! Friends first. Games always.

Gaga (Handball/Dodgeball variation) & Other Lawn Games @ Alameda Gaga Court

Join us for games of **GAGA**! Gaga is similar to handball and is a low-impact, fast moving fun game that rotates players quickly, so its a great way to meet new people and keep moving! The location of the court on Alameda island is here: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/VeqmD6oz6AbAksYB8 ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/VeqmD6oz6AbAksYB8) The rules of Gaga are super simple and as follows: * *All players start with one hand touching a wall of the pit.* * *The game begins with a referee throwing the ball into the center of the pit.* * *Once the ball is in play, any player can hit the ball with an open or closed hand.* * *If a ball touches a player below the knee (even if the player hits himself or herself) they are out and they leave the pit. If a player is hit above the knees, the play continues.* * *Players cannot hold the ball* If you have any other games like spike ball, cornhole, or soccer or volleyballs, please feel free to bring them as well! We will have some additional activities set up on the sides for people to play and socialize while in between games of gaga.

Paddle with Summon The Dragon

Don’t be put off by the limited signups shown here, we always have PLENTY of paddlers 😊 We are a Dragon boat racing team. Our aim is to have fun stay fit and win medals. We compete at local national and international races, and we hold weekly practices that are open to all. You don't need to become a member to come and try paddling with us! We welcome all new paddlers, so whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned Dragon boat team member, then come along and join us for any of our training sessions at the Grand Street boat ramp in Alameda every Saturday at 9:30 am. Or Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00pm. We provide the boat, paddles, Personal Floatation Devices (PFD's), Safety and training (all free of charge!)...and of course, the camaraderie that comes with being part of a 20 person team. Contact Mark Gerhard (markgerhard624@gmail.com - 415 244 7526) to confirm your spot on the boat.

Werewolf Potluck

New players always welcome, we are friendly and can teach you [how to play](https://docs.google.com/document/d/10hhAtoAWkwjAOFjkcYgia2Dm0Im1M3Vr2DwvC7hu9uE/edit?tab=t.0) including our [7 house rules](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-W7kjNNWEmFptS6uz3jQAKLP_ZZJ1ntYECg0GTdAXCo/edit?fbclid=IwY2xjawMPQONleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFlNks3Y3ZCNTU2R0p2OVBFAR4O3SLi5Cqapu5FIQxkyu2XCRfVQWRL96uix08e3hbapt7ZBAUCGDOdFLXAIQ_aem_27HEyDvk1X1alLK8co7hLw&tab=t.0) that make it such a fun and unique experience that you will love! Adults only. Bring your friends, but RSVP required for each guest. **Please bring some food or drink to share so you can stay and play all day!** Arrive anytime and join the next village. We run games in two rooms, so the dead can join whichever game starts next. We host at our home in Brisbane. We have a dog who will be in daycare and a cat who will be in your lap if you let her. Keep shoes on inside. ***Join our Facebook group where members host unofficial events*** (https://www.facebook.com/groups/werewolfsf/) **Village Guidelines:** • No insults, No criticism after game, Share the floor • Don't make it personal, don't take it personal **Moderator Guidelines:** • Enforce rules but be light-hearted. • Use our house rules (and play with us before moderating) • Get pre-approval on any experimental roles ***Please update your RSVP (including wait list) if you can't make it.*** *Late cancels, no shows, and crashers without RSVP take spots away from others, so repeat offenders will be removed from our group*

Gamebridge Game Development Meetup

THE MEETUP IS HAPPENING IN PERSON AND ONLINE VIA STREAMING ON OUR DISCORD SERVER. (https://discord.gg/R9GkDjk) IN THE "Church Classroom" CHANNEL. Learn to make games, music and art in free beginner-friendly class meetups with tutorials! (https://gamebridgeu.wordpress.com/tutorials) and projects (https://gamebridgeu.wordpress.com/projects). WHEN: 7-9ish PM PST Wednesdays WHERE: Noisebridge Hackerspace, (https://noisebridge.net) 272 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94110 WE ARE IN THE DISCORD!! ^__^ https://discord.gg/R9GkDjk • Noisebridge Hackerspace Meeting (https://noisebridge.net/meeting): 7-7:30pm every Tuesday. meet Noisebridge members & participate in the broader community! • What to bring: a laptop, Unity, Unreal, Godot, or any game engine of choice, game, art and music tools!(http://gamebridgeu.wordpress.com/resources). .

Play Go and Socialize

The SF Go Club is the best place to play Go in the SF Bay Area and the oldest Go club in North America. Started in the 1880s by Japanese sailors looking to play Go, it established itself as an official club in 1935 and incorporated as a non-profit in 1984. The club has a rich community of members and a wonderful club-room filled with equipment, both for playing and teaching. It’s a great place to meet interesting people and share this exciting game with them in person. We are a non-profit social club for teaching and playing the game of Go together. Never played before? We are happy to show you! https://sfgoclub.com

MAHJONG NIGHTCLUB SF

**🀄 Mahjong Night – Tuesday! 🀄** Where Chinatown meets North Beach in San Francisco! Join us for a fun and social evening of Mahjong every Tuesday at Paname. A night of chill vibes, great company, and epic Mahjong battles. Whether you're an experienced player or just looking to enjoy a relaxed game with friends, all skill levels are welcome. No Cover - just a two-drink minimum ($6 each).

Free Mahjong Social Play - Belvedere Tiburon Library

Join the Marin Mahjong community for Tuesday evenings of tile-clicking fun! ​​ Bring your set to share -- the fun will be waiting at the table for you! ​ Whether you're a seasoned player or brand new to Chinese Mahjong, this is the perfect place to play, learn, and connect. ​​ [https://beltiblibrary.org/event?id=14345271](https://beltiblibrary.org/event?id=14345271) ​ Are you brand new to Chinese Mahjong and want to learn? Email: [MarinMahjong@gmail.com](mailto:MarinMahjong@gmail.com) and Dinna can provide light instruction (free!) at the Library for specific dates! ​

Semi-annual Cribbage Tournament (SUMMER 2026 EDITION)!!!

Casual Riichi Mahjong in Serramonte

Meeting up again at Serramonte shopping center and taking over a table to play Riichi Mahjong. Bringing one mahjong mat to play on, but can bring more if there are more attendees. Mainly open to people who just want to play Riichi Mahjong or for those who want to learn.