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SF 🏀 Shooting Games: Queers & Allies

SF 🏀 Shooting Games: Queers & Allies

Fri, Aug 21, 10:00 PM
From Queer Sunset Basketball: Shooting Games & Community🌅🏀

Join us and end your week right with a laid-back hour of basketball shooting games, and community. This group is for LGBTQ+ folks and Allies of all skill levels. Whether you’ve never picked up a basketball or you’ve been shooting for years, you’re welcome here. This isn’t about competition it’s about connection, laughter, movement, and enjoying a lunch hour together. We’ll play casual shooting games like: • Around the World • HORSE (or, in the spirit of Pride… PRIDE🌈 I decided to start this meetup after my dad passed away. Playing basketball shooting games together was one of our favorite traditions, and creating this group is my way of carrying that joy forward while building new community. My hope is that this becomes a place where people can laugh, meet new friends, get outside, and make Friday afternoons something to look forward to. I’ll have a basketball 🏀 so just bring yourself. water, comfortable shoes, and a welcoming spirit. Bring a friend if you’d like. Let’s celebrate community, movement, one shot at a time.

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

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

Thu, Aug 27, 1:00 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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Ridiculous, Wacky, and Weird Games@ Double Standard / Oakland

Ridiculous, Wacky, and Weird Games@ Double Standard / Oakland

Tue, Aug 25, 1:00 AM
From East Bay Gamers Guild - Board Game Nights
4.7

Do you consider yourself a bit....out there? Odd, strange, do things a little different? Well, just as in life, games come in all shapes and sizes....and tonight were playing the strange, and weird, and silly ones. Games with interesting mechanics, settings, and all out hilarity! We'll be returning to Double Standard in Oakland. You must present your ID to come in and must be over 21+. They allow outside food inside so feel free to grab a to-go dinner at one of the many neighboring places nearby. Fernie will [JISOGI: ANIME STUDIO TYCOON, ](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429845/jisogi-anime-studio-tycoon)in this incredibly unique tycoon-style worker placement game, players use Staff members to select from a range of available actions Their objective is to release an original Anime composed of 3 Script parts (Setting, Plot, and Twist). Whenever released, players will gain resources and points according to their popularity - determined by the technical level of the Anime and how many genre matches they have to rotating Trend cards. Watch a [TUTORIAL HERE. ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKuejWl2kY4) Justin will be hosting [YOU KNOW IT!](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/421649/you-know-it) A trivia party game where, aside from trying to answer the questions right, you can get points by betting on how many of the group know the right answer, know knows the right answer and who doesn't know the right answer from a bunch of five questions. Watch a [TUTORIAL HERE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLsdZAG49wc). Gabi will be hosting [EPIC SPELL WARS OF THE BATTLE WIZARDS](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/173200/epic-spell-wars-of-the-battle-wizards-rumble-at-ca). In this truly ridiculous game you battle other wizards by combining hilarious NSFW themed cards that act as spell components. Each component also has a word associated with it. To cast your spell you must recite the hilarious random combination of words to cast your spell on the wizards you are battling. This a fun light and absolutely silly game of magical brutality. Watch a [TUTORIAL HERE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwVvsOJswS4). +more hosted games to be announced. Check back soon. **PLZ BRING YOUR GAMES** (even if its off theme) **AND BRING FRIENDS!** Game roster for the night includes: JISOGI ANIME TYCOON - make an anime show, worker placement YOU KNOW IT! - hilarious and bonkers trivia game EPIC SPELL WARS OF THE BATTLE WIZARDS--- rick & morty style of hilarious and NSFW spellcasting and wizard murder QUACKS OF QUIDLENBURG -- push your luck tile collecting game RED DRAGON INN -- adventurers getting drunk at the tavern MONDRAWSITY -- draw hilarious monsters SHERRIFF OF NOTTINGHAM -- sneak goods past the sherrif! Be a good liar MUNCHKIN -- classic dnd pardoy game of ridiculous chaos POTION EXPLOSION--- marble collecting game of exploding potions CHRONONAUGHTS-- change time and history FLUXX -- pure pure choas with rules changing each round JENGA -- classic tension building game \*\*This meetup begins at 6 with games beginning roughly between 6:30 and 7. If you arrive after that, know that you may have to team up / wait for a new round of gaming to begin. \*\*As always, feel free to bring any friends and games you like! Friends first. Games always.

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Game Night

Game Night

Tue, Aug 25, 2:00 AM
From Play Games Learn Names
4.9

**Join us for Game Night at the Flying Pig Pub and Bistro 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 30-60 minutes). Please consider purchasing food and/or drink at the Flying Pig for use of their space. They have a robust [menu](https://flyingpigbistropub.com/eat)! We look forward to meeting you!

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Speed Friending - Board Games / Social Games

Speed Friending - Board Games / Social Games

Mon, Aug 24, 12:00 AM
From Bay Area Millennials and Gen Z Meetup Group
4.7

Join us at Oakland United Beerworks on Sunday. Let’s bust out the board games, play throughout the night, and name new friends along the way. The bar has it's own collection of games but we encourage people and are happy to bring their own games as well so that we may be introduced to new forms of fun. We'll drink ans make lasting memories. It's a great way to interact and meet new people in the area. If you dont drink and dont wanna play games, that's cool too. Feel free to just chill out and chat with others. The more, the merrier! There’s food available at the spot. We will go somewhere after the event if people want to continue the night. Join my WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LYJBmmvVw6sCJSyPmXwZb1?s=cl&p=a&ilr=0 (I'm testing out using WhatsApp for event planning. I might end up using this for communicating about plans and updates.)

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Open Board Gaming !

Open Board Gaming !

Fri, Aug 21, 2:00 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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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.