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The Open Mind Collective – First Meetup

The Open Mind Collective – First Meetup

Fri, Jul 10, 10:00 PM
From The Open Mind Collective

Our inaugural gathering! Come ready to think, connect, and go wherever the conversation takes us. The format is simple: we’ll draw topics from a bowl - covering geopolitics, AI & technology, spirituality, psychology, and more - and let the best conversations run. No agenda, just depth and good company. Bring a curious mind and an open perspective. All viewpoints welcome.

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Word games and cooperative games

Word games and cooperative games

Tue, Jun 30, 9:00 PM
From Uptown NYC Board Gamers
4.8

**Enjoy fun games**

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1 attendee
Sunday Night Gaming at Hex & Co. West

Sunday Night Gaming at Hex & Co. West

Sun, Jun 28, 9:00 PM
From Uptown NYC Board Gamers
4.8

**THE SIMPLE STUFF** * **Be kind.** * **Most games are planned in advance on our [Discord](https://discord.gg/rYNfkpdJNE).** * **Be on time.** People cluster up pretty quickly and you can be without a gaming partner. * **Cancel if you're not coming by 2PM that day.** We have limited seats. * **Cost is $10 at the door.** This is a special Meetup rate. * **FIRST TIMERS** **may be removed from the event** if they fail to respond to a request to confirm attendance. **THE DETAILS** Join us for a weekly Sunday night board game night at [Hex & Co](http://hexnyc.com/) in Morningside Heights. Tell the cashier that you're with “the Meetup” and they'll direct you to our tables in the back. Food and drink are available, and Hex has a large lending library you can choose from. Most games are planned in advance on our [Discord](https://discord.gg/rYNfkpdJNE). Pickup games happen all the time, but are less complex than our standard fare. All levels of game complexity are welcome, but we lean toward middle-to-heavy euros. Don't worry, teaching is a big part of our culture. **NEW TO THE MEETUP?** Thanks for coming! We hope you enjoy yourself. We are a social, friendly group that meets to play games. Language and behavior that is racist, sexist, ableist, ageist, and so on, is not tolerated. Bullying and bad-mouthing the other guests are also not tolerated. We're not here to debate politics, and we are not a dating service. Obviously gaming can sometimes include trash talking. Just … know if your opponents are up for that! And look, we all make mistakes -- if you’ve offended someone, an apology can go a long way. **QUESTIONS** **I’m relatively new to board gaming! Is this group for me?** Hi! Welcome to board gaming! Yes, it is. To make sure you have a great experience, please show up on time, before games get decided, and introduce yourself, telling people you’re new to gaming and what games you know and like. We were all new to gaming once, too. While most games we play are medium-to-heavy weight games, light games appear every week, so there's probably something for you. If you’re willing to stretch a bit and learn a more complex game, that’s great, as someone will almost always know how to teach it. To find out if players are willing to teach a game they’re about to start, just ask. Some experience with games like Azul, Catan, Splendor, Century Spice Road, 7 Wonders, Sagrada, etc., is helpful, but not essential. **What if I am on the waiting list?** It is rare that people on the waiting don't get seats, but it can happen. So you could just take a chance and show up. If you do show up, 1) ask employees up front if you can wait to pay (they're typically cool about that, but no promises here /shrug) and 2) come check in with us in the back. Seats for confirmed guests are held until 5:15, after which they're considered a no-show. (Unless they contact us first, or had something like an awful train ride.) Then seats are first-come first served. **Will someone teach me games if I don’t know them?** Often, yes - you just have to ask. But planning ahead can be helpful too, because that’ll give you a chance to read the rules before you come. **What do you mean by mid- and heavy-weight board games?** Some examples: Hansa Teutonica, Concordia, Keyflower, Great Western Trail, Clank!, Root, Small World, Scythe, Dinosaur Island, Terraforming Mars, Trickerion: Legends of Illusion, Kemet, Arcs, Underwater Cities, Food Chain Magnate, Indonesia, A Feast for Odin, Archipelago, Detective: City of Angels, and Tzolk'in. **Can we play *X*?** Sure! Suggest it. Make sure someone has a playable copy (you or the store), either you or someone else knows and can teach the game, and others agree to play. Games that take an exceedingly long time (4+ hours) probably won’t get picked up.

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Play board games and meet cool people!

Play board games and meet cool people!

Fri, Jun 26, 10:30 PM
From Prospect Park Board Gaming Club
4.8

Follow us on Instagram: [@bklynboardgames](https://www.instagram.com/bklynboardgames/) Join us for board gaming at the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture at **269 4th Ave Brooklyn, NY!** * Donation of $12 (or whatever you can give) * You can enter regardless of registration status (as long as we are under space capacity, 74 people) We provide tons of games, soft drinks, seltzers, water, and beers, but please feel free to bring any drinks and food you like! You'll see silly, social party games, European economic simulators, social deduction experiences, and everything in-between. We love teaching the games and sharing all the great stuff that's going on in modern game design, so even if you're not familiar (yet!) with what games can do lately, you'll come away having learned something new. Your suggested donation of $12 (Venmo or cash) includes hours of gaming and all the beverages you care to drink, and it directly benefits the [Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture](https://bsec.org/). 269 4th Ave (between Garfield Pl and 1st St) Brooklyn, NY Closest subway stations: * Union St. (D, N, R, W) (2-minute walk) * 4 Av-9 St (F, G) (11-minute walk) * Grand Army Plaza (2, 3, 4) (12-minute walk)

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Friday night games at Panera

Friday night games at Panera

Fri, Jun 26, 10:30 PM
From Hoboken Board Games Meetup
4.9

**This event is not open to the public. I have not asked any website to publish or promote my events. You must be a member of the group before the date of the meetup with a positive RSVP or you will not be welcome at the event. Thank you** Please (required): (1) RSVP BY 1:00 PM ON DAY OF MEETUP. This is a hard deadline. Please do not decide after 1:00 pm to comment (or not) and show up. (2) No guests. Please have your companion join the group and rsvp. (3) Each person buys food and beverage at the establishment. **(4) Please note that no new members will be approved on the same day of an event. New members may be approved once the event has concluded, and are welcome to sign up for the following event.** Please (suggested): Bring a game that you want to play and can teach others. Any issue or request, please privately message the organizer or event host. Thank you! Hope to see you!

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Tuesday Night Weekly Game Night - NOW AT COBBLESTONE'S!

Tuesday Night Weekly Game Night - NOW AT COBBLESTONE'S!

Tue, Jun 30, 10:00 PM
From Forest Hills Board Gamers
4.9

**\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*PLEASE NOTE\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** *** ***\*\* In order to support Cobblestones for letting us use their space, there is a $15 minimum food/drink order per person.\*\**** We're a friendly group of gamers that play everything from Carcassonne & Ticket to Ride to Wingspan & heavier Eurogames! If you don't recognize the games, don't worry, everyone is happy to teach new players the rules. And feel free to bring your own board games if you wish. Between all of us, there's usually a large selection of games to choose from. In order to support our awesome, not-too-loud, well-lit venue, each person must purchase something to eat or a few drinks. ***\*\*\*Again, there is a $15 minimum per person.****\*\*\** *** We always welcome new people & we're all here to have fun, but we do have a few ground rules that we ask everyone to be aware of: * Treat everyone in the group with respect & do not discriminate. Some of us "trash talk" when we play, but it's all in good fun & in the spirit of gaming. * This is a restaurant/bar so accidents are bound to happen. However, if you're responsible for ruining someone else's game by spilling a beverage or food on it, the right thing to do is to offer to purchase a new copy for them. Some of the games we bring are out of print so please treat every board game with respect. * If a game is accidentally ruined by a staff member, everyone at the table should pitch in to buy a new one for the owner. More often than not, this comes to about $10/person or less, so in our opinion it isn't too much to ask for. *** Thanks everyone & see you on Tuesday night!

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There are often events scheduled over the weekend. To find out, browse the Meetup event listings for your area and RSVP to any upcoming cooperative gaming events.

Cooperative gaming events involve participants working together towards a common goal. At these events, you'll find fellow enthusiasts, ready to play and share the gaming experience in a collaborative setting.

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Yes, some organizers offer online cooperative gaming events. Check event descriptions on Meetup for details about virtual attendance and ensure you have the necessary equipment beforehand.

No, Meetup groups welcome players of all skill levels. Many groups organize events suitable for beginners, providing a chance to learn and enjoy gaming with others.

While Meetup connects you with events, transportation arrangements are your responsibility. Plan ahead to ensure you can attend with ease, considering location and travel means.

Yes, groups often focus on different types of games. Exploring various groups can help you find ones that align with your specific interests in cooperative gaming.

Activity in each category depends on interest. While popular games often have multiple groups, others may not yet have active communities. Regularly check Meetup for new group formations.