Board Game Groups San Francisco

Board Games at Upcider

Ordering a drink/food item is required. Our hosts are gracious enough to allow us to use their space; we should reciprocate accordingly by supporting their business. **Food & Drinks x Board Games** Join us for a casual evening of board games at Upcider. Whether you've been playing for years or just want to try something new, all are welcome. **Event Details:** * **Date:** Every Saturday * **Time:** Start at 6:00 PM. End time is open-ended. * **Location:** Upcider (1160 Polk St, 2nd floor) **What to Expect:** * We play whatever board games members bring. Recent games have included Avalon, Bang, Codenames, Exploding Kittens. You're encouraged to bring any games you'd like to share :) * We also have a WhatsApp group for coordination. Ask an existing member during the event to be added to the group. Look forward to some relaxed game time with everyone.

Blood on the Clocktower in Mission Bay!

Our next Genentech Hall event will be on **Saturday** May 30th! We usually have 2-3 games going on, there will always be a circle for any newcomers! We expect about 30-40 people to RSVP on Discord. Let us know if there is any particular script you want to play or if you want to storytell! **Please review and be familiar with our [best practices](https://docs.google.com/document/d/15WL2Da0003h5V-5p_JRNxjJ_gLsl2KKFzkfxyNM7K6E/edit?usp=sharing).** Call 510-457-1355 or ping Felicia (@crimson_flowers), Lily (@lilyblep) or Jim/ddz (@ddz7137) on Discord in the event thread if you need to get in or are lost. Make sure to have us added as friends as we don't get notifications for friend requests. Or send a message on Meetup (likely I won't see it on time). A lot of people arrive between 11:00-11:30. Please come to the side entrance (not the main entrance) when you search for 1705 Owens St on Google Maps. You need badge access to enter so contact us to get inside. See [these images](https://imgur.com/a/roVuZ3S) for entrance location and parking details. There will be snacks and drinks and feel free to order food. The area has free and paid parking. Free parking is around a 5 min walk from Genentech Hall (near Mississippi and 17th). Join the [California Clocktower discord](http://ca.playclocktower.com/) for more events!

Board Games at Upcider

Ordering a drink/food item is required. Our hosts are gracious enough to allow us to use their space; we should reciprocate accordingly by supporting their business. **Food & Drinks x Board Games** Join us for a casual evening of board games at Upcider. Whether you've been playing for years or just want to try something new, all are welcome. **Event Details:** * **Date:** Every Saturday * **Time:** Start at 6:00 PM. End time is open-ended. * **Location:** Upcider (1160 Polk St, 2nd floor) **What to Expect:** * We play whatever board games members bring. Recent games have included Avalon, Bang, Codenames, Exploding Kittens. You're encouraged to bring any games you'd like to share :) * We also have a WhatsApp group for coordination. Ask an existing member during the event to be added to the group. Look forward to some relaxed game time with everyone.

SF Board Gaymers Meetup (in Dogpatch)

\*\*\* We are returning to our regular 2nd Saturday schedule \*\*\* All genders and sexualities are welcome at our meetup; we are an inclusive community. As we have been for a while lately, we will be meeting in San Francisco at Dogpatch Games in - surprise surprise - Dogpatch. Dogpatch Games is very close to a MUNI stop. They have a large game library we can use but feel free to bring a game if there is something you particularly want to play. We have a well ventilated garage space, some side walk tables, and some indoor tables reserved for our group. There will be a $15 after tax fee for the 5 hour window regardless of when you show up, which is a discount from their normal rate if you are there for over 3 hours. After the event is officially over at 6PM you can keep hanging out / playing games if you like at the store's standard hourly rate. Some of us usually get dinner afterwards. Be there or be square!

Blood on the Clocktower in Mission Bay!

Our next Genentech Hall event will be on **Sunday** June 7th! We usually have 2-3 games going on, there will always be a circle for any newcomers! We expect about 30-40 people to RSVP on Discord. Let us know if there is any particular script you want to play or if you want to storytell! **Please review and be familiar with our [best practices](https://docs.google.com/document/d/15WL2Da0003h5V-5p_JRNxjJ_gLsl2KKFzkfxyNM7K6E/edit?usp=sharing).** Call 510-457-1355 or ping Felicia (@crimson_flowers), Lily (@lilypedia) or Jim/ddz (@ddz7137) on Discord in the event thread if you need to get in or are lost. Make sure to have us added as friends as we don't get notifications for friend requests. A lot of people arrive between 11:00-11:30. Please come to the side entrance (not the main entrance) when you search for 1705 Owens St on Google Maps. You need badge access to enter so contact us to get inside. See [these images](https://imgur.com/a/roVuZ3S) for entrance location and parking details. There will be snacks and drinks and feel free to order food. The area has free and paid parking. Free parking is around a 5 min walk from Genentech Hall (near Mississippi and 17th). Join the [California Clocktower discord](http://ca.playclocktower.com/) for more events!

Mondays are board game nights

The EGL hosts weekly game night in San Francisco! Come out and join us for fun games, great food & fab people at The Game Parlour in San Francisco (note that the venue has a $7 cover/entry fee). More information about our group at our website - [www.sfegl.com](https://sfegl.com/2025/12/24/egl-mondays/) RSVP via Meetup or our new events site HEYLO[: https://heylo.group/sfe](https://heylo.group/sfegl) **ARE YOU NEW to game nights?** Showing up to an event for the first time can be nerve-wracking 😟 … but we hope you’ll give it a shot. Our hosts are always happy for new players to join, as we enjoy building a fun community for folk of all sorts. Come solo or with friends – either way you’ll find us to be a warm, welcoming group 😀 If you have never played “modern” board games before, just ask someone to direct you to an EGL host, who can guide you into a game of your comfort level from our extensive games library.

Monthly Cribbage Meetup!

Pop in when you can for a fun evening of cribbage with SF Card Players! Whether you're a beginner or seasoned pro, this event is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a night of socializing and friendly competition. Come alone or bring a friend – all are welcome. We have plenty of playing cards and cribbage boards but you're welcome to bring your own if you like. These are the house rules we'll play with which most cribbage apps follow: https://bicyclecards.com/how-to-play/cribbage

Match Point Brewing

Board Games at Upcider

Ordering a drink/food item is required. Our hosts are gracious enough to allow us to use their space; we should reciprocate accordingly by supporting their business. **Food & Drinks x Board Games** Join us for a casual evening of board games at Upcider. Whether you've been playing for years or just want to try something new, all are welcome. **Event Details:** * **Date:** Every Saturday * **Time:** Start at 6:00 PM. End time is open-ended. * **Location:** Upcider (1160 Polk St, 2nd floor) **What to Expect:** * We play whatever board games members bring. Recent games have included Avalon, Bang, Codenames, Exploding Kittens. You're encouraged to bring any games you'd like to share :) * We also have a WhatsApp group for coordination. Ask an existing member during the event to be added to the group. Look forward to some relaxed game time with everyone.

Ladies Night Board Games

Join us each week for special Ladies nights events! **NOTE:** Seats are limited, please sign up at [https://www.dogpatch.games/ladiesevents](https://www.dogpatch.games/ladiesevents) **Signing up on MeetUp does not guarantee a slot.**

Mini-Meetup: Fun and Games at Jila's House

Oakland United Beerworks!