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SF 🏀 Shooting Games: Queers & Allies
Fri, Aug 21, 11:30 PMJoin 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.
Ridiculous, Wacky, and Weird Games@ Double Standard / Oakland
Tue, Aug 25, 1:00 AMDo 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.
Speed Friending - Board Games / Social Games
Mon, Aug 24, 12:00 AMJoin 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.
Magic the Gathering Casual Players Meetup - Every Sunday!
Sun, Aug 23, 11:00 PMSF Casual MTG Players may be found upstairs in the back at The Richmond Republic Draught House 642 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118 (415) 702-6069 4pm - 10pm People usually start showing up around 4-5 pm. ***** We play many different variants of multiplayer magic. We usually play Duels Star (sometimes called Pentagonal) Anti-Star (New format!) Commander Tiny Leaders Emperor 2-Headed Giant (or more!) Left-right Attack Assassin Team variants of each of the above! Crazy fun. And More! Hear what others have to say about the Magic meetup! "It sucks. These guys bring these crazy-ass decks that always beat my tournament-caliber builds." --Bill "Don't go. These morons think they know how to play magic, but my legacy goblin deck can kill em all. I just have to remember to bring it next time." --Bob "I brought a vintage deck filled with proxy moxes. I won even before my opponents got to take their first turn! How cool is that! Of course, the next game I waited around while everyone destroyed everything i had in quick succession. But that's ok, I had fun!" --Amy If you are looking for websites to help you with deck ideas for casual magic, here are a few that are highly recommended: Magic Deck Vortex (http://www.magicdeckvortex.com) Essential Magic (http://www.essentialmagic.com/) Especially check out the combos page...highly useful for breaking things not meant to be broken. TappedOut (http://tappedout.net/) MTG Salvation (http://www.mtgsalvation.com/) Especially check out their rumors forum here (http://forums.mtgsalvation.com/forumdisplay.php?f=27). This is where you will find out about upcoming cards and sets and other interesting tidbits. See you at SF Casual Magic Sundays!
Play Go and Socialize
Fri, Aug 21, 11:00 PMVisit our Japan Center Go Club and play Go with others. We are open every Friday 4-8pm with more times coming soon.
Board Game Designers' Coworking Meetup - San Francisco
Sat, Sep 5, 7:00 PMGather at Saluhall SF (2nd floor) for a day brimming with creativity and collaboration at the Board Game Designers' Coworking Meetup. We meet every 1st Saturday of the month (drop in and out anytime). This is a unique relaxed opportunity to work on your projects surrounded by peers who share your passion for game design. This is your chance to get valuable feedback, share resources, and perhaps even find collaborators for your next big game idea. Playtesting is welcome, though that isn't the focus of this event. This is free to attend, yet please consider buying some delicious food and drinks while here to support the venue. **What to Bring (optional):** laptop, prototypes, sketches, ideas, components (components will also be provided by the host). **Hosts:** Tristan and Lucas **BART:** Powell Street station, exit onto Market Street, and walk half a block south to Saluhall. **Parking:** Limited street parking. 1\. 6x6 SF Parking Garage 440 Stevenson \- 1hr validation with $15 purchase at Saluhall\. 2\. SF City Parking 25 Mason St 3\. 5th & Mission Yerba Buena Garage 833 Mission St 4\. California Parking 199 Turk St\. **PLEASE RSVP** so I can get a headcount and we can get the tables we need! **Code of Conduct:** [GGG Code of Conduct](https://goldengategamemakers.com/Code_Of_Conduct/) Also there are some additional rules to highlight for this event: 1\. NO PREJUDICE\. It does NOT matter whether you're a veteran or a newbie in the industry\. We are all equals in this space\. 2\. ZERO TOLERANCE against discrimination \-\- this does not just include the typical forms of discrimination \(e\.g\. racial\, gender\, sexual orientation\, etc\) but also the atypical forms \(e\.g\. age\, competitive/casual\, serious/jovial\, neurodivergence\, complexity preferences\, etc\)\. 3\. CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM is welcome\! This is a space where we should be 100% honest with each other about our prototypes\. DO NOT use this as an opportunity to provide criticism about an individual\. DO use this as an opportunity to provide criticism about games\. Up-to-date details and our many other events can be found at meetup.com/playgoldengate
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