Card Game Groups New York

Game Day at La Diaspora

**Game Day Returns at La Diaspora** Game Day, a community favorite since 2008, is officially back after its hiatus and we’re celebrating its return at **La Diaspora**. Enjoy **all‑day happy hour**, a **full food and drink menu**, and a fun, social atmosphere built for game lovers. Please note: **a card is required for all tabs**, and **tax & gratuity will be added**. Each attendee will have a **minimum spend of $20**. We’ll have multiple tables reserved for card players Spades **and Bid Whist players, represent!** plus a selection of board games for anyone who wants to jump in and play. **Transportation:** 6, J, Z, N, Q, R, W-Canal Street 4, 5, -Brooklyn Bridge \*Street parking is limited, there is a garage right next door Game Day is back. Come eat, drink, play, and reconnect with the tradition.

LGBTQ Trivia Night - in person - Queens

An in person event in Queens at the new location of the Queens LGBT Center. 35-11 35th Avenue, in the Astoria section. Directions are below. Online info at www.lgbtnetwork.org Four rounds of trivia, including a music round. This will take place every second Monday of the month. There will be teams. Directions - nearest stop is Steinway Street on the M and R trains. From out of Queens, get out at the rear exit at the back of the train. From in Queens, get out at the front exit. When you reach the street, walk straight ahead, don't turn. Go to 35th Avenue and turn right. You will pass several places to eat, including Subway, Panera Bread and Applebees. Go a couple of blocks further. Look for the LGBT network signs across the street from the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts. Enter and see the receptionist. You will check in with your cell phone. You can also take the N or W trains to 36th Avenue. Walk from there to 35th Ave and turn right. It's about four blocks, give or take. If you RSVP and discover you cannot attend, change your RSVP to NO. There will be snacks and beverages available. Space is limited. Join us. You'll have a gay old time. There will be others in attendance who did not RSVP for this.

Board Games at QED Astoria!

Break out the board games and bring your friends to play anything you like. We'll have our own selection of games to play, but you're welcome to bring your own if you'd like! Free admission with $5 or more purchase from QED. No outside food or drinks are allowed. Snacks are in stock, and QED has beer & wine all day.

New York Professional Speed Dating for Singles

A friendly online speed dating evening for New York singles, hosted on Zoom. We're a welcoming local community where people come to meet genuine faces from the area. Expect short one-on-one chats, matched by age, all from the comfort of home. Sign up here: [Reserve your place](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=624.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=New%20York&groupurlname=calm-connections-collective&face_v=4.0) Tapping RSVP lets us know you're interested. To join the rounds, please finish your sign-up at the link above.

1/3 No-Limit Hold’em Poker Night

NYC 1/3 No-Limit Hold’em Poker Night A social poker gathering, good conversation, and a friendly table atmosphere.

Fat Cat Game Maker's Game Night

**Love making or playing games?** Whether it’s physical (board games, card games), digital (mobile, web, desktop), or hybrid experiences — if you create, play, or want to do both, you belong here. Come join our community for regular play sessions, playtesting new games, and collaborating with other passionate game makers. **This is a FREE event.**

NY Spades Saturday ♠️ — Cards, Competition & Good Vibes

Queer Board Game Night

The Brooklyn Strategist is your friendly community board game cafe. We love seeing you for Magic drafts, games of Malifaux, RPG campaigns, and talking about the character from your RPG campaign even if you aren't actually playing today. But you know what we also love? Board games! The best of the best. So why not come down to your community board game store to play board games with your community!? Queer Board Game Night is our monthly meetup for queer gamers to try the best of our 700+ game library and to hang out with the coolest people in Brooklyn (by our reckoning, anyway). Our host Finlay will get you settled and make sure you have everything you need to get conquering, guessing, and/or farming and our cafe will ensure that you have a beer or dinner to keep you at your best. Now let's play some games!

NYCYDC - Monthly Competitive Swiss Tournament

Duelists, prepare for battle! NYCYDC presents its own monthly competitive Swiss tournament to give members a feel of what it’s like to partake in locals, Regionals and even YCS! These tournaments are far from casual as duelists will bring their very best and strongest decks to compete. A test of skills and wit, expect a tough competition. These monthly tournaments will follow advanced format rules such as 50 minute matches and double loss time rules. Official tournament start time will be 3:30pm. Arrive early to prepare! Rules: 1. As per tournament rules, you must play 1 deck from start to finish. Switching decks will result in a penalty such as a game loss. Failure to comply will result in a disqualification from the tournament. 2. Arrive on time and be ready for your match! If you are not present for the first 5 minutes of your match you will receive a game loss. After 10 minutes you will receive a match loss. Time is sacred! 3. Sportsmanship and respect is mandatory. If we receive complaints of disrespect and misconduct you will receive a warning. A second offense will result in a disqualification. 4. There will be judge(s) present. Any conflict at during a match or question must be resolved with a judge. 5. Double loss will be applied. If a match winner has not been decided and declared by the end of the timer, both players will receive a double loss. 6. Slow play of any kind will not be tolerated. If you believe your opponent is slow playing, don’t hesitate! Call the judge! A judge will deal with the matter at hand. 7. Focus on your match! No devices should be present unless it’s to count LP! Don’t distract other duelists from their match as well. 8. No backseat dueling or request for assistance! Learn your deck and play on your own! If we catch you asking for advice you will receive a warning. The most important rule of any tournament is to have fun! IMPORTANT: Respect your RSVP! You must RSVP in order to participate. If you show up you’re expected to participate as a player.

Tuesday Boardgame Meetup!

Looking to have a weekly or bi-weekly boardgame meetup on Tuesdays! We plan to meet at Sip & Play, a boardgame cafe in Park Slope. There’s plenty of space and games and you can also bring your own games. Excited to meet new friends and play some fun games! Entrance is $10, paid to Sip for unlimited gaming for the night. They have plenty of food and drink too! Would love to support a local biz while having fun :)

No Rake ($10hh Time) $2/2 PLO Game (CHINATOWN)

**RULES & REGULATIONS** **(Please read carefully)** **These are all "NO-RAKE" live cash games.** (Players pay TIME FEE every Half-Hour) 1/3 NLH ($100min-$500max) [$7.00hh] 2/5 NLH ($200min-$1000max) [$10.00hh] **2/2 PLO ($200min- $700max) [$10.00hh]** 5/5 NLH ($500min-$3000max) [$15.00hh] 5/5 PLO ($500min-Big Stack) [$15.00hh] 5/10 NLH ($1000min-No Max) [$20.00hh] 5/10 PLO ($1000min-No Max) [$25.00hh] 10/20 NLH ($2500min-No Max) [$25.00hh] ​ **Cash IN/OUT Game Only** No Credit/Sheet/Digital/Electronic Payments **ALL PLAYERS MUST RSVP** No Unannounced "Guests" or "+1's" Players Only - No Guests - No Spectators Seating is Limited to a first come, first serve basis. No "holding seats" or "reserving spots" **PROGRESSIVE "BAD BEAT" JACKPOT** (subject to specific rules) * "Mini-Bad Beat" * "Set over Set" * "High Hand" Payouts (Text for Current Prize Pool) ​ **Our Dealers & Waitresses work for TIPS** We urge you to please be generous (at least fair) or you may not be invited back) ​ **We follow a standard set of Casino/Poker Room rules.** (a copy of game rules can be provided upon request) Straddle UTG Only. No "Mississippi" or Double Straddles"" Will add a "ROCK" with table consent. "Bomb Pots" permitted with table consent No Flips/Side Bets/Sharing Chips ​ **3 Hour Minimum Playing Time** (only applies if your up) Applies to moving tables/games. Exception for: "Must Move" or "Same Stakes" **​** **Early-Bird Bonus** Up to first 30 minutes only (10% of Buy-In up to $50.00) \*First 7 Players Maximum ​ Current Affiliated Clubs "THE FISH TANK" Times Square (Midtown) "CATHERINE CARD CLUB" Chatham Square (Downtown) ​ **All of these policies are strictly enforced.** No exceptions. Any violation, misbehavior, complaints etc... (and you will be removed as a member) We appreciate your interest greatly and only wish to provide you with the highest quality experience. However, we do not have a shortage of players. **We will not compromise ANY of these policies.** If you feel uncomfortable with any of the aforementioned rules, regulations, and policies. We suggest you find some other options that might better suit you. Sending positive vibes and wish you only the best of luck! (There are plenty of other games you can play in) Register to play or for more info visit online at: **[pokernightoutnyc.com](https://www.pokernightoutnyc.com/)** Contact us at **704-574-4958** with any questions ​ Thank you for your cooperation We look forward to having you as a member. See you on the felt!

Queer Uno for Trinkets

Join us for another Night of Free Queer Uno at The Bobbed Bandit in Brooklyn! Grab a drink, some food and play uno with fellow queer folks! We’ll be playing for small trinkets, so bring any that you have! Bring a button, a matchbox, anything you can think of. Anything a human cat would play with 😂 We’ll have Classic Uno plus plenty of variations, including No Mercy, Flip, Liar’s Uno, Wednesday Addams Uno, Chucky Uno, Pride Uno, Dragonball Z uno, Clueless Uno, Giant Uno, Kitty Uno, All Wild, Pop & Flex.