Console Gaming San Francisco

The MADE Video Game Museum

Let's Play "LISA: The Painful"

For this month's game we are playing the RPG *LISA: The Painful*. *The miserable journey of a broken man...* *LISA: The Painful* is available on Steam, Switch, PlayStation and Xbox. Play through the game as much as you can for our discussion; even if you don't complete the game, you're welcome to come to discuss as well as nominate future titles. We will be meeting at Patriot House, a bar on the top floor of Two Embarcadero Center. Look for us in the back patio area! To discuss the meetup, access more information, and keep in touch with other members, join the VGBC Discord: https://discord.gg/t97Bfv6qsF

Games with Cute Critters @ Hesher's Pizza / Oakland

Join us for a fun night of cuteys games filled with cutsey creatures!! Basically any game with adorable little animals. They can be anthropomorphic, families of little animals, and even games where the animals arent the main component of the game. We'll be returning to one of our faves spots, Hesher's Pizza in Jack London. The have tons of beer and cider on tap as well as pizza! With gluten free and vegan options too! Weve got some super fab games coming out!! Our cute critter meter will definitely be filled up!! Gabi will be hosting THE GLORIOUS GUILDS OF BUTTON VILLE, an adorable new game set in a fantasy setting where anthropomorphic characters must restore the guilds of Buttonville. you slip into the role of a guild master and recruit members of the sleepy little town into a place full of life and laurel wreaths. Timing, a knack for probability, and a touch of luck with the cards are the key to your triumph. Justin will be hosting WYRMSPAN. If you've heard of Wingspan, well, welcome to its dragon coutnerpart! Play as various adorable dragons and develop your aviary to become magnificent to behold with the most beautiful and stunning dragons! Mac will be hosting UNSABLE UNICORNS, an absolutely adorable game where you assemble an army of unicorns and they try and kill everyone elses to stop the from becoming the winner. We also have a few NSFW expansions so be prepared to laugh as you play cards. A truly zany game of chaos and craziness! +more hosted games to be announced! Check back soon! Of course we'll have tons of other games there too!! As always feel free to bring any game and friends you like! Games scheduled to be there are: GLORIOUS GUILDS OF BUTTONVILLE - form a guild as animal characters WYRMSPAN - wingspan with dragons UNSTABLE UNICORNS - NSFW hilarious chaos FLAMECRAFT - adorable dragons brewing firey potions WINGSPAN -- build the best bird sanctuary EVERDELL--- adorable forest creature town building game ROOT -- animal war game ARK NOVA - build the most glorious zoo AGRICOLA--- farm life sim, non-competitive TAKENOKO--- worker placement, cute panda KILLER BUNNIES - bunnies killing bunnies HERE KITTY KITTY--- be a old cat lady getting the most cats COCKROACH POKER -- card game, bluffing +many more! \*\*\*This meetup begins at 6 with games starting around 6:30ish Youre welcome to arrive after that just know that you may have to hang out / team up for a new round of gaming to begin. \*\*\*Feel free to bring friends and any games you like! Friends first. Games always.

Play Go and Socialize

Visit our Japan Center Go Club and play Go with others. We are open every Friday 4-8pm with more times coming soon.

Hype o'clock Game Dev & Tea Time

Come hang out, have some tea, and work on/share your projects with other cool folks! Please see the "How to find us" section below for more info. This event is scheduled for every 3rd Saturday of the month.

Open Board Gaming !

We play and teach games every Thursday [at](https://www.itsyourmoveoakland.com/)[ Its Your Move Games](https://www.itsyourmoveoakland.com/clubs) until 11pm. The cost is $5. Drop in any time from 7:00pm to 10:30pm or so and you're sure to find something to play! Bring your games from home or use any of the games from our extensive used game library. We often have many tables going on at once for lots of variety. The earlier part of the evening is ideal for families with kids. We play all sorts of board games and card games on Thursday nights, but also: We are at[ 7th West](https://www.7thwest.com/) Every Wednesday night with a nice sized board game library. There is no cover charge there and they have Pin Ball machines a great menu and a large patio for smoking. Got a favorite game you'd like to find others to play? Bring it along! Let us know in advance if possible so we can help with recruiting players. In addition to these Thursday Meetups and the ones linked above, there are yet more game-specific events for adults and youth over the course of each week, including Scrabble, youth Pathfinder, youth chess and youth Go classes/play, so check out our full schedule here (http://www.meetup.com/oaklandgames/pages/Event_schedule/). There's more to come, so be sure to stay in touch! We request a donation of $3 to help offset the cost of keeping the store open so late every Friday. Hope to see you soon! \-\- Chris Specker and Will Kreber \(owner/managers\)

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.

Game Dev Coworking

Come hang out, chat, and work on your projects at the MADE's new space in downtown Oakland!

Game Night Fun with Just Spades!

Join us for an entertaining evening filled with strategic gameplay and fun times at our upcoming Just Spades event! Whether you're a seasoned Spades player or new to the game, all are welcome to come and enjoy a night of card games and socializing with fellow enthusiasts. Connect with new friends, test your skills in a friendly atmosphere, and experience the thrill of playing Spades in a vibrant gaming community. Don't miss out on this opportunity to have a fantastic time filled with laughter, competition, and memorable moments. Let's gather, shuffle the deck, and make the most of our game night with Just Spades!

Puzzical Chairs at Public Market

This event is to attend Assemble Puzzlery's Puzzical Chairs at Public Market Emeryville on Wednesday August 12. Puzzical Chairs is a low-key mixer where you work on a puzzle in a group of 4 and after a set amount of time you get up and move to a new table with a new puzzle and a new group of people. The game requires registration and spaces fill up. There is also free, drop-in community puzzling and a swap table. For more info visit Assemble Puzzlery's [webpage](https://assemblepuzzlery.com/collections/puzzical-chairs-at-best-friends-7-12-26-copy). Puzzling is a great, low-stress, way to mix and mingle and make new friends!

Showcase Showdown

**WIKI:** https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Showcase_Showdown # Showcase Showdown 2nd & 4th Fridays Showcase Showdown is an indie game showcase and fighting game tourney featuring Smash Melee competition. * **WHEN: 2**nd and 4th Fridays at [Noisebridge](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Noisebridge "Noisebridge") at 7pm-12am. * **WHAT:** Play indie games showcases & competitive games like [Super Smash Brothers Melee](https://www.noisebridge.net/index.php?title=Super_Smash_Brothers_Melee&action=edit&redlink=1 "Super Smash Brothers Melee (page does not exist)"). * It is part of our [Fighting Game Fridays](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Category:Fighting_Game_Fridays "Category:Fighting Game Fridays") alternating with [School of Melee](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/School_of_Melee "School of Melee") 1st and 4th Fridays. * It started as Noisebridge's first [GDC](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/GDC "GDC") IndieSmash event in 2026. * **WHERE:** [Noisebridge](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Noisebridge "Noisebridge") Hackerspace, [272](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/272 "272") Capp St. San Francisco, CA * **COST:** **FREE!** Noisebridge runs on donations and 24 hour access card memberships. # Indie Games Showcases * **GAMERS:** Do you want to see the next generation of games being showcased and playtested? * **DEVS"** Do you have a game in the works or released that you'd like to share? ## GAMERS COME PLAY THE NEXT WAVE We have a wide variety of exciting new games in development or recently released for you to try! * Meet the developers and share your playtesting feedback to help shape the future of gaming. ## DEVS COME SHOW YOUR HARD WORK We are seeking games to show so get in touch and show up with your games to share! * We can help you set up your demo station and promotional materials to help attendees play, wishlist, give feedback and buy your game. * Come to [Gamebridge](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Gamebridge "Gamebridge") Wednesdays and we'll set you up. * Introduce yourself on our [Discord](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Discord "Discord") #games channel and tell us about the game you want to showcase and what promo material and setup you plan to have. # Competitive Game Tournaments ## Smash Melee Tourney Smash Melee is our founding game tourney that we began with and will continue every event. ## Halo We are planning a Halo tourney soon with some folks volunteering to do that. ## Street Fighter & Marvel VS Capcom Street Fighter games are at the roots of the fighting game community and we play these games too. ## Soul Calibur A tale of souls and swords, the soul still burns from our days with the Dreamcast. * We would like to have a Soul Calibur 6 tournament soon. * We could play console Calibur games if we get the right set of consoles and discs or figure out how to get them. ## Aether A newer kind of fighting game. ## Skull Girls A really artistic and cool fighting game. ## Bring them blue sparks! Suggest a game Do you have a game you'd like to arrange to play at Showcase Showdown?

Game Night at Armistice

Join us for great beer and quality board games every Thursday evening at Armistice Brewing Company from 6 to 9. I'll have a selection of games from the vast library ready to teach. No experience required! It's free to play, but please support the brewery and amazing staff by buying something while you're there. Message me (Stephen) if you have any questions. GAME ON!