Competitive Gaming New York

Scrabble for Competitive play

This is going to be competitive scrabble 2 player games no 3 or 4 player games allowed. So, this not a social Scrabble game. It is played for competition. Both players must maintain cumulative scores of each other. The purpose of this group is to foster future advancement of scrabble players skills no cheat sheets will be used and no looking words up in the dictionary. If you have the skills come join us. We will be using the NWL2023 dictionary. Please bring pens and paper if you can. I will have boards and racks and pens and paper.

Wednesday Night Gaming at THE UNCOMMONS

Come join us at **The Uncommons** on Wednesday nights! **\*\*\*SPACE IS LIMITED, PLEASE ONLY RSVP IF YOU PLAN TO BE HERE\*\*\*** **Other Rules:** * **Be kind.** * **Join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/rYNfkpdJNE)** to chat with us about the meetup and other topics! * **Be on time.** If you arrive after 7:20 or so, you risk losing your seat. * ***Cancel if you're not coming!*** We have limited seats. * **Cost is** **$15 at the door**, payable to the venue. * If any games are scheduled in advance, it'll be on the Discord, otherwise, you'll spend a little time negotiating when you arrive. **NEW TO THE MEETUP?** We are a social, friendly group that meets to play games. Any language or behavior that is racist, sexist, ableist, ageist, homophobic, transphobic, etc. will not tolerated. Bullying or bad-mouthing other attendees will also not be tolerated. We're not here to debate politics, and we are not a dating service. Obviously gaming can sometimes include trash talking. Just … know if your opponents are up for that! And look, we all make mistakes -- if you’ve offended someone, an apology can go a long way. **QUESTIONS** **What kinds of games do you play?** Some examples: Hansa Teutonica, Concordia, Keyflower, Great Western Trail, Clank! In! Space!, Root, Scythe, Terraforming Mars. Some other popular games at our tables have been Reykholt, It's a Wonderful World, Draftosaurus. **Can we play *X*?** Sure! Suggest it. Make sure someone has a playable copy (you or the store), either you or someone else knows and can teach the game, and others agree to play. Games that take 4+ hours probably won’t hit the table.

Worldwide High Score League

## Join the World Wide HIgh Score League! Are you a competitive gamer looking to test your skills against the best players in the world? Join us at the Worldwide High Score League to meet fellow gamers who share your passion for achieving high scores in arcade games. Contests and live leaderboards at every gathering. Free fun games. Free gathering. Prizes, Drinks and Food.

Help test drive PROBABLE CAUSE (+pizza!)

Join Millennial Ethics and Gumbo on Friday, June 12th at Gumbo HQ starting at 7PM to playtest Probable Cause, a civic education gaming experience that puts you in the driver's seat to explore issues of public safety from community centered perspectives. **What to Expect:** You'll navigate different lived experiences in this interactive, mobile-first prototype to determine how intergenerational storytelling pathways prime audiences to better identify sources of misinformation and disinformation. You'll be challenged to explore your media consumption habits and consider how immersive content engines offer practical solutions to persistent cognitive biases impeding public trust. You'll also get free pizza and Route 24 sticker swag. Learn more at [www.driveroute24.com](http://www.driveroute24.com/) About the Game: **Probable Cause** is an XR civic education gaming experience powered by Millennial Ethics Productions that puts you in the driver's seat to explore issues of public safety from community-centered perspectives. **Route 24** is our community on Substack that invites you explore issues of public safety from community-centered perspectives, deconstructing the real-world impact of policies and practices in transportation infrastructure, immigration reform, environmental justice, racial equity, and more to jumpstart public awareness and, in turn, mobilize narrative change. About Millennial Ethics: **Millennial Ethics Productions** is a community solutions platform that visually interprets and educates the public about complex issues.

DUMBO Board Game Playtest Night - New people welcome!

Come play some unreleased games and make some new friends! No experience necessary. All the games are easy to learn and social so you'll have a chance to mingle with the other attendees! **If you're on the waitlist and still want to come, send me a message!** NOTE: Come up to 305 (3rd floor, turn right once you get out of elevators)! If locked out, CALL ‪(203) 439-1023 (do not text) *NOTE: This group and its games are sponsored by [Rabble](https://www.rabblegame.com/) \- we are not currently accepting other unpublished games\. But you can check out [GUMBO](https://www.meetup.com/gumbo-collective/?eventOrigin=event_home_page) if you have a game you want to playtest!*

Lose in the final seconds

Killer Queen freeplay night at Barcade

Killer Queen is a cult classic team-based arcade strategy game. It's super easy to learn yet infinitely replayable, and it's also a great way to meet new people. The game will be on freeplay all night. All skill levels are welcome. There's always a handful of experienced players willing to teach the game to newbies. We'll informally make pickup teams throughout the night. Come play a super fun game with an incredible community. 21+ because it's a bar.

Human Race 2026

GUMBO Sunday Sprints (FREE COWORKING!)

Gumbo's monthly open coworking day! Meet other devs, focus, and get some work done on your games. **AGENDA:** *10:30-11am* \- croissants \+ coffee \(free\!\)\, hang out\, meet people\, set a goal for the day *11am-6pm* \- work\! *6pm* \- demos \- show what we got done for the day\! (Huddles are optional- if you're feeling shy, just hang out and work) Sunday Sprints will be a held monthly, the day before Playtest Mondays (second Monday of the month). *Pro tip: Bring what you get done on your Sunday Sprint to Playtest Monday!*

Game Night Social (Free Drink, Ping Pong, Pool, DJ)

**\*GET TICKETS AT -** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/game-night-mixer-tickets-1976257897571](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/game-night-mixer-tickets-1976257897571) (Multiple groups are co-organizing so RSVP's shown are just a very small portion attending. We already have a good # registered.) GAME NIGHT SOCIAL W/ COMPLIMENTARY PING PONG, POOL, DJ, & FREE DRINK! Ladies get a FREE drink before 7pm, FREE ping pong, FREE pool for everyone (normally $25-$40 an hour) plus drink specials just for us! We'll also have a DJ to ensure that this a special one of a kind evening to meet new people and make new friends in a fun & safe environment! Sour Mouse is one of the trendiest new spot in the lower east side. This lounge combines great drinks and fun music! Add to this a ping pong and pool game hall and you have one unique combination! What to expect: * **FREE Drink for Ladies (before 7pm)** * **Happy Hour Drink Specials** * **Free Ping Pong** * **Free Pool** * **Live DJ** FAQ: **Can I come alone?** Yes about 90% of those attending will be coming solo. But you can also invite friends to join you. Everyone must have a ticket to enter. **What is the suggested age range?** All are welcome 21 and over. We get a good mix of ages. **Is there a dress code?** Yes. Stylish/Casual Neat. No sweats, hoodies, t-shirts. For more fun events follow: [https://www.eventbrite.com/o/nyc-social-group-31639983301](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/nyc-social-group-31639983301)

GUMBO Playtest Monday

*New Change! This event is free for all, but* [Patreon members](https://www.patreon.com/gumbonyc) *get early access to our events. Space is limited, so if you RSVP please ensure that you can make it or change it accordingly so others can join in on the fun as well!* Come hang out, play some games, and maybe show off what you've been working on as well! If you have a project to playtest, please, do not arrive before 6:45! We are in room 305. Doors open at 7:00 Doors close at 9! We are located in Suite 305. If the door downstairs is locked, please CALL our *new* state of the art landline phone (do not text) (718) 819-7754

Backgammon Chouette Night

Play & Learn in a Backgammon Chouette Sign up at https://www.nycbackgammon.club/ 3 hr Session Each Player Starts with 29 Points/ Like 29 Chips in a Poker game. Double Your Points to Win 1st & 2nd **Or** Top 2 scores - Playoff Except if Lead scorer has 13 more points then They Win 1st 1 page of Cube Rules Any Questions, send me a message. John B