Deck Building Games San Francisco

Game Design Discussion at Dolores Park

Let's talk about game design! Bring any of the following to discuss with the group: * A game you've played recently * A game you're developing that you want to showcase * A game mechanic that you find interesting and want to dive deeper into * Anything else related to games that you want to discuss Meetings are weekly at Dolores Park at 2pm, meeting spot is at top of the hill near the Miguel Hidalgo statue. No prior experience in game development or design needed, just an interest in games!

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

**Join us for Game Night at the Flying Pig Pub and Bistro at 7 pm on the second Monday of each month.** We'll start out with an ice breaker game and then take it from there. Bring any games you’d like to play—ideally group games that are easy to learn and not too long. Please plan on purchasing a food and/or drink item at the Flying Pig for use of their space. They have a robust [menu](https://flyingpigbistropub.com/eat)! We look forward to meeting you!

Board Game Playtesting at Dogpatch Games (San Francisco)

Welcome to the Golden Gate Gamemakers' board game playtesting event at Dogpatch Games in San Francisco! We meet last Thursdays 6pm-10pm. We are a community of tabletop game designers & board game fanatics who meet monthly at Dogpatch Games (1095 Tennessee St. in San Francisco's Dogpatch district) to playtest each other's prototypes, provide feedback, help each other get published, and most importantly... have fun! Whether you’re game is days away from Kickstarter, or just ideas on a napkin, or you just want to hangout and playtest other prototypes (we LOVE playtesters!)…all are welcome! A few notes if this is your first time joining us: \- Our goal is to provide a community around creating new games\. Every designer will get their prototype to the table\. We give everyone the chance to play games and get their game played\. \- Each designer gets equal time\, which is about one hour\. This includes rules explanations\, gameplay\, and time for feedback\. \- Please arrive on time if you have a game to playtest\. At the beginning of the night each designer will pitch their game to the group\, then breakout into smaller groups\. If you arrive and playtesting has already begun\, we will try to accommodate you later in the evening\. \- If your game requires more than one hour\, or requires a player count of 6 or more\, please contact us ahead of time so we can make arrangements\. \- Please stay for as long as you can to playtest others’ games\. \- When you arrive\, please check in with the cashier and inform them you’re with the San Francisco Board Game Designers\. Dogpatch Games charges customers an hourly fee \(monthly subscriptions are available\)\, but we have negotiated **a flat rate of $12 per person you'll need to pay for the evening**. \- Dogpatch Games does not yet sell food or drink\, but outside food is very welcomed\. There are many great options within a couple blocks\. \- Street parking is readily available nearby\. Or take BART to the Powell Street station and transfer to San Francisco Muni “T”\-line and take that eastbound to 20th & 3rd Ave stop\. Dogpatch Games is then one block away\. \- Please no “blind playtesting”\. You must teach your game yourself and not require playtesters to read rules during the event\. \- This is an event for playtesting your game and gathering feedback\, and not promoting your upcoming Kickstarter campaign\. \- Reach out to Phil Schwarzmann \(phillip\.schwarzmann@gmail\.com\) or for any questions\. Looking forward to seeing you there!! Phil [See GGG's full code of conduct here.](https://goldengategamemakers.com/Code_Of_Conduct/) Up-to-date details and our many other events can be found at [meetup.com/playgoldengate](meetup.com/playgoldengate)

Magic the Gathering Casual Players Meetup - Every Sunday!

SF 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 Gin Rummy!

Pop in to play gin and other rummy style games with SF Card Players! Think: rummy 500, Rummikub, Five Crowns, etc. 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

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!

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

BRIX FACTORY BREWING

Oakland United Beerworks!

Free Mah Jongg open play

Free drop in game play every Tuesday at 12:00. American mahjong style. Currently it is for players who know how to play. No instruction at this time.

Marin Board Game Designers & Playtesting!

Whether you're a Meetup member or no, feel free to join! No RSVP required. Calling all local game designers and cardboard enthusiasts! New designers and interested players of any skill level welcome. Bring your rough prototypes, rules drafts, hand drawn boards and cards to get them out in front of fellow gamers. Or just bring yourself and a willingness to give some experiments a try! This is a relaxed space to get concepts out of our heads onto the table and get feedback on what seems to work, what doesn't, and bounce ideas around. Don't expect polished, publisher complete games. This event is a monthly deadline and opportunity to force myself and anyone interested to get that next iteration tweaked or rules draft done. We meet every second Saturday of the month! [Our code of conduct](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aJX8eDIJ7T3tZdbWE4ElEd7VHW_qSa_2nOE-4p1IDsw/edit?usp=sharing) Join our discord! https://discord.gg/NPjeQeqH78