Card Game Groups San Francisco

Monthly Cribbage Meetup!

Pop in when you can for a fun evening of cribbage with SF Card Players! Whether you're a beginner or seasoned pro, this event is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a night of socializing and friendly competition. Come alone or bring a friend – all are welcome. We have plenty of playing cards and cribbage boards but you're welcome to bring your own if you like. These are the house rules we'll play with which most cribbage apps follow: https://bicyclecards.com/how-to-play/cribbage

Mondays are board game nights

The 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.

Games to Kill Your Friends @ Drakes Dealership / Oakland

There's something so special about friends. We see them. We love them. We need them........**until we don't!!** Join us for a fun night of killing our friends in games with player elimination! This is one of our favorite themes and we have some truly amazing games coming out!! Kaiser will be hosting **[LIFEBOAT!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Rl9017RyQU)** Lifeboat is a thrill of a game where up to 8 players are all trapped inside a small lifeboat. A hilariously intriguing survival game where you secretly love and hate someone else aboard the boat. If the one you love lives gain points. If the one you hate dies, gain extra points. Mayhem and murder always ensues!! This is one of our favorite games to play at game night! Dylan will be hosting **[UNMATCHED!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLfWEfTEXHw&t=34s)**[ ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLfWEfTEXHw&t=34s)Unmatched is an asymmetric miniature arena battle game. You play in team vs team playing all different types of characters from all different types of IPs. Imagine Bigfoot and Red Riding Hood VS Buffy and The Mandalorian & Grogu. Games are quick lasting around an hour or so and this game is quite addicting!! Mike will be hosting **[SHADOW HUNTERS!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7XdN_PT2-8)** A wonderful romp of a game where you play as anime characters on teams all trying to kill each other. There is the Shadow team and the Hunter team who are trying to kill each other. Meanwhile there are neutral characters each Justin **[SHADOWS OVER CAMELOT!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXgFlIBdqzE)**[ ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXgFlIBdqzE)Play as a knight in Arthur's round table where there is secretly a traitor amongst you! Go on missions, solve mysteries and have epic battles as you try and figure out who and if there is a traitor in your midst. Caroline will be hosting **[RED DRAGON INN!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EifIbl4XKTM)**[ ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EifIbl4XKTM)Play as a fantasy party in a tavern. Drink, punch, and rouse your way to be the last one standing. Each character has a unique deck and we've got tons of expansions for this game! +more check back soon! Game roster includes: LIFEBOAT --- intense alliances, survival, murder, betrayal SHADOW HUNTERS--- asymetric, social deduction, team vs team, RED DRAGON INN -- hilarious drunken punching fantasy brawler SHADOWS OVER CAMELOT -- Arthurian betrayal UNMATCHED --- asymmetric, team vs team multiverse IP battle royale ROOT -- cute adorable animals killing eachother BETRAYAL AT BALDUR'S GATE - classic betrayal set in baldur's gate KING OF TOKYO ---- large monster, battle royale CUTTHROAT CAVERNS--- light hearted, betrayal, card game BLOOD BOUND--- social deduction, team vs team YOMI: Fighting Card Game-- asymmetric, inspired by fighting video games CONDIETERRE -- classic Italian game of murder MUNCHKIN ---- hilarious dnd inspired parody card game WEREWOLF ULTIMATE---- intense, classic social deduction \*\* Plz bring friends and bring your games! \*\*\*This meetup begins at 6 with gaming typically beginning between 6:30 and 7. Games fill up on a first come first serve basis. If you arrive after 7 know that you may have to team up / hang out until a new round of gaming has begun. Bring games and bring friends! Friends First. Games Always.

Play Gin Rummy!

Pop in and play gin rummy with SF Card Players! Whether you're a beginner or seasoned pro, this event is perfect for anyone looking to socialize and get in on friendly competition. Come alone or bring a friend – all are welcome. We have plenty of playing cards, notebooks and pens, but you're welcome to bring your own if you like. These are the house rules we'll play with: https://bicyclecards.com/how-to-play/gin-rummy

OAKLAND Euchre: 2nd Thursdays @ Mad Oak Bar

Hey Gang! Come join us for **OAKLAND EUCHRE** twice a month on the **2nd & 4th Thursdays** at **Mad Oak Bar**! [http://www.madoakbar.com/](http://www.madoakbar.com/?fbclid=IwAR3d6HvYUXDjEqewrV6TML9RxLkyMa6R7-LenWBxO6o-hoHhzwW-_ATD9nk) Mad Oak Bar is located on 12th Street just a 10 minute walk from either the Lake Merritt or 12th Street/Oakland City Center BART stations. Happy Hour until 6pm. Food Menu: [Grub & Drinks](https://madoakbar.com/oakland-mad-oak-bar-n-yard-drinks-and-grub) **RSVP 'Yes' to let us know you're coming!** Hope to see you there! Feel free to ping with any questions! Club Socials [https://linktr.ee/sfoaklandeuchre](https://linktr.ee/sfoaklandeuchre)

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Monthly Cribbage Meetup!

Pop in when you can for a fun evening of cribbage with SF Card Players! Whether you're a beginner or seasoned pro, this event is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a night of socializing and friendly competition. Come alone or bring a friend – all are welcome. We have plenty of playing cards and cribbage boards but you're welcome to bring your own if you like. These are the house rules we'll play with which most cribbage apps follow: https://bicyclecards.com/how-to-play/cribbage

OAKLAND Euchre: 4th Thursdays @ Mad Oak Bar

Hey Gang! Come join us for **OAKLAND EUCHRE** twice a month on the **2nd & 4th Thursdays** at **Mad Oak Bar**! [http://www.madoakbar.com/](http://www.madoakbar.com/?fbclid=IwAR3d6HvYUXDjEqewrV6TML9RxLkyMa6R7-LenWBxO6o-hoHhzwW-_ATD9nk) Mad Oak Bar is located on 12th Street just a 10 minute walk from either the Lake Merritt or 12th Street/Oakland City Center BART stations. Happy Hour until 6pm. Food Menu: [Grub & Drinks](https://madoakbar.com/oakland-mad-oak-bar-n-yard-drinks-and-grub) **RSVP 'Yes' to let us know you're coming!** Hope to see you there! Feel free to ping with any questions! Club Socials [https://linktr.ee/sfoaklandeuchre](https://linktr.ee/sfoaklandeuchre)

Game Night Edition

[Partiful RSVP Link](https://partiful.com/e/KsTsYUOCIZawd1ZS6omz?c=_EuKGA_V) 🎲 Oakland Muslim Bookclub Presents: BYO GAME NIGHT 🎲 We love a good silent reading Tuesday, but next week we’re trading our bookmarks for board games! Same warm, low-pressure vibe, just a little more chaotic (and a lot more laughing) inshallah 😄 Whether you’re a Codenames strategist, a Wavelength philosopher, or someone who just wants to lose at Monopoly Deal among friends, there’s a spot at the table for you. We’ve got a whole stack ready to go: 🧠 Brainy: Codenames, Wavelength, Azul, Sequence, Dixit 😂 Chaotic: Exploding Kittens, Saboteur, Poetry for Neanderthals, Jenga 🃏 Card classics: UNO Flip, Phase 10, Monopoly Deal The “BYO” part? Bring your own game if you’ve got a favorite we’re missing. New faces always welcome; this is a great low-stakes way to meet the crew if you’ve been curious about our Tuesday book club but haven’t made it out yet. 📚 Come for the games, stay for the company. See you there inshallah! ✨ [Partiful RSVP Link](https://partiful.com/e/KsTsYUOCIZawd1ZS6omz?c=_EuKGA_V)

OAKLAND Euchre: Date changed to JUL 30

Hey Gang! Every so often, 3rd Tuesdays SF and 4th Thursdays Oakland happen to fall during the same week; JUL 2026 is one of those months. SO **we're moving Oakland Euchre back one week to THU JUL 30TH!** Come join us for **OAKLAND EUCHRE** twice a month on the **2nd & 4th Thursdays** at **Mad Oak Bar**! [http://www.madoakbar.com/](http://www.madoakbar.com/?fbclid=IwAR3d6HvYUXDjEqewrV6TML9RxLkyMa6R7-LenWBxO6o-hoHhzwW-_ATD9nk) Mad Oak Bar is located on 12th Street just a 10 minute walk from either the Lake Merritt or 12th Street/Oakland City Center BART stations. Happy Hour until 6pm. Food Menu: [Grub & Drinks](https://madoakbar.com/oakland-mad-oak-bar-n-yard-drinks-and-grub) **RSVP 'Yes' to let us know you're coming!** Hope to see you there! Feel free to ping with any questions! Club Socials [https://linktr.ee/sfoaklandeuchre](https://linktr.ee/sfoaklandeuchre)

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 \(owner/managers\)

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!