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Oakland Singles Speed Social

Oakland Singles Speed Social

Sun, Nov 29, 9:00 PM
From Friendly Forensic Fundamentals Club

**🫶 Oakland Singles Speed Social: Short Dates, Real Sparks** Meeting someone new in Oakland shouldn't take months of messaging. This takes one evening. Each round is a few minutes with someone new from around Oakland. When the time is up the host moves everyone on, so there's never an awkward goodbye. **Choose your age group to register:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=821.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Oakland&groupurlname=friendly-forensic-fundamentals-club&ar=18-32&face_v=220.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=821.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Oakland&groupurlname=friendly-forensic-fundamentals-club&ar=30-46&face_v=220.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=821.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Oakland&groupurlname=friendly-forensic-fundamentals-club&ar=40-58&face_v=220.0) - **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=821.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Oakland&groupurlname=friendly-forensic-fundamentals-club&ar=55+&face_v=220.0) **⚠️ Your place is only confirmed once you register** through the age group link above and finish the quiz. --- 🎯 **Perfect for:** - People getting back into dating after a break - Singles who like a hosted, structured evening - Introverts who are at their best one-on-one - Anyone new to speed dating who wants a gentle first go **Event Details** - **Format:** Live on Zoom: short one-on-one video dates - **Where:** From home, on Zoom - **Host:** Host handling the introductions and timing - **Vibe:** Fun, social and friendly **How It Works** 1. **Register** – Tap your age group above and sign up. 2. **Take the quiz** – A short personality quiz so we can match you well. 3. **Check your inbox** – We send the Zoom details ahead of time. 4. **Meet people** – Rotate through quick video dates while the host keeps time. 5. **Match** – Pick who you'd like to see again; mutual matches are shared after. --- ✨ Come for the chats, leave with a match or two. 🫶 ✨

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🎲 Game Night Wednesdays + Happy Hour at Rick & Roxy’s! 🎯

🎲 Game Night Wednesdays + Happy Hour at Rick & Roxy’s! 🎯

Thu, Nov 19, 2:00 AM
From San Francisco Games
4.6

Midweek just got way more fun! Whether you're rolling in with a crew or flying solo, Game Night Wednesdays is your spot to play, sip, and socialize! 🔥 Happy Hour (6-9 PM): 🍹 $5 Well Drinks
🍺 $5 Michelob Ultra on Tap
🌊 5 for $25 Pacifico Buckets
🍹 5 for $30 Suncruisers (Vodka Iced Tea)
🥒 $8 Pickle Back Jameson Shots 🎮 Games include: Simon, Jenga, Guess Who, Chess, Cards Against Humanity, What Do You Meme, Monopoly Deal, Uno, Sorry, Yahtzee, Most Likely To..., classic cards, and dice. Plus, hit up Rick’s game room for skeeball, darts, giant Jenga, giant Connect 4, and a Polycade with 50+ retro arcade games! 🍻 Every Wednesday | Rick & Roxy’s | Happy Hour 6-9 PM | Games All Night! Rick & Roxy's
2131 Lombard Street
San Francisco, CA.

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Games with Food @ Hesher's Pizza / Oakland

Games with Food @ Hesher's Pizza / Oakland

Tue, Nov 17, 2:00 AM
From East Bay Gamers Guild - Board Game Nights
4.7

Game night returns after a short hiatus and since were getting ready for Thanksgiving, we'll be playing GAMES WITH FOOD! This will be the only game night for the month of November so please come out!! Weve got some great games making being played! Mike will be hosting [STARDEW VALLEY: THE BOARD GAME](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LTZExRCM48&t=835s)! Jump in to an instant modern classic of growing crops, raising animals, and building a house made by the designer of the classic video game! Beautiful and adorable settle in for a nice and relaxing experience. This stunning game has almost the exact same cozy feel as the iconic video game. Fernie will be hosting [SWEET LANDS!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85VA7jHzdJQ) In this adorable game, the former king has succumbed to his gluttonous love for sweets, leaving behind a final decree. You and your fellow players are challenged to build the most magnificent city of candy!! Gather the support of various townsfolk and navigate through fierce competition to create the richest and most prosperous city of sweets! Justin will be hosting [CHAI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKiSpqoAY-Q)! In this game, you will step into the shoes of a tea merchant, combining tea flavours to make a perfect blend. Specializing in either rooibos, green, oolong, black or white tea, you will buy and collect ingredients to fulfill your customers’ orders. Visit the Market, Select Additives, Reserve Customers and be the best tea merchant around to win! Gabi will be hosting [EVERDEL!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNniTEmV6Bk) One of the most beautiful games ever made, in this game you play as an anthropomorphic race of creatures prepping for the winter. Make sure you have enough food stores while you build your adorable empire. Definatley has cozy vibes as you build and expand your city. Game Roster for the evening includes: STARDEW VALLEY: THE BOARD GAME - relax and build your cozy life SWEET LANDS - build a city out of candy! CHAI - become the best and most skilled tea merchant EVERDELL + expansions -- adorable animals preparing for winter JUST DESSERTS -- have the most popular dessert restaurant RAMEN FURY -- eat the most unique bowl of ramen SUSHI GO! -- have the most diverse sushi experience FLAMECRAFT -- craft yummy potions and expand AGRICOLA + expansions -- farm food and livestock to feed your family RAVINE -- survive and find food to stay alive until recued TAKENOKO -- feed the emperor's panda to keep him happy TOKAIDO + expansions -- go on a walk, eat, and relax in this cute game \*\*This game night begins at 6 with games beginning around 6:30/7ish. No worries if you arrive after that....just know you may have to team up / chill until a new round of gaming begins!! \*\*Never played these before? We can teach you how to play all these games!! \*\*Bring your friends and any games you like!! Friends First. Games Always.

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Game Night

Game Night

Tue, Nov 24, 3:00 AM
From Play Games Learn Names
4.8

**Join us for Game Night at Cafe Greco at 7 pm on the fourth Monday of each month.** We'll start out with an ice breaker game and then take it from there. Bring any games you want to play (ideally group games that can be setup and completed within 30 minutes). Everyone is expected to purchase a food and/or drink item to support the venue. We look forward to meeting you!

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Open Board Gaming !

Open Board Gaming !

Fri, Nov 20, 3:00 AM
From Play Games
4.6

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 \(owner/managers\)

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Board game night at The Little Shamrock, 6 PM

Board game night at The Little Shamrock, 6 PM

Fri, Nov 20, 2:00 AM
From CLAN FALL
4.8

This event is made in the EST timezone, so Meetup shows the time above in EST, but it happens at 6 PM in San Francisco's local timezone. Pull up a seat with other board game fans in San Francisco. 🎲 Come solo or bring a friend, grab a table, and pick a game off the shelf. 🍻 Order a drink or a bite while you play. 📍 The Little Shamrock is at 807 Lincoln Way. 🔴 **Wear something red** so everyone in our group is easy to spot. Hosted by clanfall.com/?src=meetup, an online board game.

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Frequently asked questions

Game nights at bars are social events where people gather to play board games, card games, and other interactive activities, typically over drinks. It's a fun way to enjoy leisure time, meet new friends, and experience games in a lively atmosphere.

To find game nights in San Francisco, use Meetup to search for events categorized under games and hobbies. You can filter by location and see what gaming events are hosted in nearby bars.

Yes, many bars in San Francisco host regular game nights. By checking Meetup, you can discover which bars are popular for these events and what types of games are on offer.

Absolutely, you can join multiple game night groups. This way, you have a variety of events to choose from and can explore different types of games and bars in San Francisco.

Game nights can include a range of games such as strategy board games, trivia challenges, card games, or interactive party games. Every event might feature different options depending on the group and venue.

You can RSVP for game nights directly on the Meetup event page. Simply click 'RSVP' to confirm your attendance and get updates on any changes or additional details.

Participation might involve a small fee depending on the event's arrangements, especially if there are game rentals or specific venue charges. Generally, you should check the details on each event's page for any costs involved.

No problem! Game nights are great for beginners too. Many events welcome players of all experience levels and often have more experienced attendees happy to introduce new games.

Yes, by joining Meetup, you can potentially organize your own game night events. This allows you to bring your favorite games to the table and meet others with similar interests.

Creating a Meetup profile and browsing events is free. However, some events might have fees or require purchases, like food or drinks, depending on the venue.

While Meetup connects you with events, the quality and organization depend on individual hosts and venues. It's possible for experiences to vary, so check reviews and descriptions.

While most are indoors due to their bar settings, there are occasionally some outdoor options. Scrutiny of event pages will inform you of the setting and atmosphere.

There's a wide variety, but specific interests might not always be available. Exploring multiple events gives you a better chance of finding something you enjoy.

Meetup events facilitate social interaction, but forming friendships depends on individual engagement and involvement in the activities.

Game nights at bars are typically for those aged 21 and over, due to venue licensing. Check each event for specific age requirements or different settings for all audiences.