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SF Board Gaymers Meetup (in Dogpatch)
Sat, Jun 13, 8:00 PM\*\*\* We are returning to our regular 2nd Saturday schedule \*\*\* All genders and sexualities are welcome at our meetup; we are an inclusive community. As we have been for a while lately, we will be meeting in San Francisco at Dogpatch Games in - surprise surprise - Dogpatch. Dogpatch Games is very close to a MUNI stop. They have a large game library we can use but feel free to bring a game if there is something you particularly want to play. We have a well ventilated garage space, some side walk tables, and some indoor tables reserved for our group. There will be a $15 after tax fee for the 5 hour window regardless of when you show up, which is a discount from their normal rate if you are there for over 3 hours. After the event is officially over at 6PM you can keep hanging out / playing games if you like at the store's standard hourly rate. Some of us usually get dinner afterwards. Be there or be square!
Let's Play "Titanium Court"
Sat, Jun 20, 7:30 PMFor this month's game we are playing the *surreal strategy game for clowns and criminals*, "**Titanium Court**." From the developer: *Welcome to **Titanium Court**! Table for one? You have a reservation I assume? You don’t!? Ah, I see. Just minding your own business before stumbling into a realm of magic and faeries, were you? Not to worry, happens all the time. Tell you what, why don’t I see if we can squeeze you in somewhere while you become acquainted with the many amenities offered by the Court.* It is available for Windows and MacOS. Play through it this month and we will discuss it on **June 20th**! Play through as much as you can and be prepared to be spoiled at the meeting. :) p.s. [Here](https://discord.gg/TYQmS3GgBK) is a link to our **Discord**, pop in to meet folks ahead of the meetup.
Villainy Games @ Triple Rock Brewing / Berkeley
Tue, Jun 2, 1:00 AMActors say its always more fun to play the villain....and we as gamers wholeheartedly agree! Join us for a fun night as our game nights return (after moving back a week for Memorial Day) by playing Villainy Games!! Essentially any game where at least one player plays a conniving, murderous, scheming villain! We truly have some amazing games coming out so come on out for a night in reveling in evil! Sam will be hosting **[LAST FRIDAY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kz9dJx1bl9A),** a super fun and thematic camp killer game! Most of the players play as camp counselors that have just arrived to the camp. However another player plays the killer who stalks their tents at night. The players must survive 2 nights and 2 days and either the players or the killer will win! Mike will be hosting **[JAWS: THE BOARD GAME!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmFGqtuYWgU)** In this wild game, one person plays the iconic white shark and tries to eat all the rest of the players. The players have various tools at their disposal but as we know from the movie, the shark is a formidable foe! Dylan will be hosting **[DISNEY'S VILLANOUS,](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1JoAR9icU0)**[ ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1JoAR9icU0)a game where you play as iconic Disney villains trying to our villain one another. Each villain has their own rules for winning along with their own thematic decks. Play as Hades, Cruella, Scar, Rattigan, Gaston, Dr. Facilier, Oogie Boogie, Sheer Kahn, and so many more as Gabi has all expansions made for this game! Hetul will be hosting **[MARVEL VILLIANOUS,](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8lrkYTef98)** a game where you play as iconic marvel villains trying out out scheme one another. This game plays slightly different than regular Villainous and has a few more rules that add to the fun and complexity. And Justin will be hosting **[LORDS OF WATERDEEP,](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPP4BhtW2fM)** a game where you play as a sleazy leader of the iconic D&D town who seeks to spread your wealth an influence as far as possible to become the highest lord of Waterdeep! Game Roster is below. Click the links to learn more about each game. We can teach you how to play all of the below: Hosted games include: [LAST FRIDAY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kz9dJx1bl9A) \-\- a classic camp killer survival horror game [VILLIANOUS](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1JoAR9icU0) \- play as classic Disney villains\. try to out scheme [MARVEL VILLIANOUS](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8lrkYTef98) \- play as classic marvel villains to out scheme [JAWS: THE BOARD GAME ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmFGqtuYWgU)\- eat players in this fun and thematic game [LORDS OF WATERDEEP ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPP4BhtW2fM)\-\- create the city of your dreams by any means Other games that will be there: SHERIFF OF NOTTINGHAM - lie and cheat your way to win BETRAYAL AT HOUSE ON THE HILL -- co-op until 1random player betrays BETRAYAL AT BALDUR'S GATE -- as above but in famous dnd setting CUTTHROAT CAVERNS -- play as an uneasy adventuring party SHADOW HUNTERS --team vs team deduction rpg killfest MR. JACK -- dont be caught as jack the ripper! MUNCHKIN -- backstabbing your friends is the norm +many more to be added soon! **A Few FYI's:** * This meetup begins at 6 with games usually starting between 6:30/7. Games fill up on a first come first serve basis. Cant make it til after 7? No worries. If you arrive after 7, just know you may have to team up / hang out until a new round of gaming begins. * Want to bring a game, but it doesnt fit the theme? Bring it out! We love all types of games. Our themes are just a fun way to keep things fresh. * First time joining us? Come thru! We welcome everyone. Always feel free to invite any friends. * Dont know how to play these games? Come on out! We can teach you how to play all games we host. Friends First. Games Always.
Open Board Gaming !
Fri, Jun 5, 2:00 AMWe 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 \(owner/managers\)
Mondays are board game nights
Tue, Jun 9, 1:00 AMThe EGL hosts weekly game night in San Francisco! Come out and join us for fun games, great food & fab people at The Game Parlour in San Francisco (note that the venue has a $7 cover/entry fee). More information about our group at our website - [www.sfegl.com](https://sfegl.com/2025/12/24/egl-mondays/) RSVP via Meetup or our new events site HEYLO[: https://heylo.group/sfe](https://heylo.group/sfegl) **ARE YOU NEW to game nights?** Showing up to an event for the first time can be nerve-wracking 😟 … but we hope you’ll give it a shot. Our hosts are always happy for new players to join, as we enjoy building a fun community for folk of all sorts. Come solo or with friends – either way you’ll find us to be a warm, welcoming group 😀 If you have never played “modern” board games before, just ask someone to direct you to an EGL host, who can guide you into a game of your comfort level from our extensive games library.
Let's Play "This War of Mine"
Sat, Jun 13, 7:00 PMFor this month's game we are playing the survival game *This War of Mine*. *In This War Of Mine you do not play as an elite soldier, rather a group of civilians trying to survive in a besieged city; struggling with lack of food, medicine and constant danger from snipers and hostile scavengers. The game provides an experience of war seen from an entirely new angle.* *This War of Mine* is available on Steam, Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and mobile. 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
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