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MELODIC AFRO NIGHT

MELODIC AFRO NIGHT

Sat, Jun 13, 4:00 AM
From Iranian San Jose

An unforgettable fusion of Afro melodies & Persian soul. Melodic Afro Night with DJ Yashii — San Francisco's night https://www.eventbrite.com/e/melodic-afro-night-tickets-1987955523485?aff=oddtdtcreator Madras Club DJ SHOTDOwn

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🎲 Game Night Wednesdays + Happy Hour at Rick & Roxy’s! 🎯

🎲 Game Night Wednesdays + Happy Hour at Rick & Roxy’s! 🎯

Thu, Jun 11, 1:00 AM
From San Francisco Games
4.6

Midweek just got way more fun! Whether you're rolling in with a crew or flying solo, Game Night Wednesdays is your spot to play, sip, and socialize! 🔥 Happy Hour (6-9 PM): 🍹 $5 Well Drinks
🍺 $5 Michelob Ultra on Tap
🌊 5 for $25 Pacifico Buckets
🍹 5 for $30 Suncruisers (Vodka Iced Tea)
🥒 $8 Pickle Back Jameson Shots 🎮 Games include: Simon, Jenga, Guess Who, Chess, Cards Against Humanity, What Do You Meme, Monopoly Deal, Uno, Sorry, Yahtzee, Most Likely To..., classic cards, and dice. Plus, hit up Rick’s game room for skeeball, darts, giant Jenga, giant Connect 4, and a Polycade with 50+ retro arcade games! 🍻 Every Wednesday | Rick & Roxy’s | Happy Hour 6-9 PM | Games All Night! Rick & Roxy's
2131 Lombard Street
San Francisco, CA.

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Games to Kill Your Friends @ Drakes Dealership / Oakland

Games to Kill Your Friends @ Drakes Dealership / Oakland

Tue, Jun 16, 1:00 AM
From East Bay Gamers Guild - Board Game Nights
4.7

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.

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Mondays are board game nights

Mondays are board game nights

Tue, Jun 9, 1:00 AM
From Board games with EGL
4.8

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.

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Open Board Gaming !

Open Board Gaming !

Fri, Jun 12, 2:00 AM
From Play Games
4.6

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 \(owner/managers\)

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Oakland United Beerworks!

Thu, Jun 18, 2:00 AM
From East Bay Board Gang (EBBG)
4.9
11 attendees
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Frequently asked questions

Game nights at bars are social events where people gather to play board games, card games, and other interactive activities, typically over drinks. It's a fun way to enjoy leisure time, meet new friends, and experience games in a lively atmosphere.

To find game nights in San Francisco, use Meetup to search for events categorized under games and hobbies. You can filter by location and see what gaming events are hosted in nearby bars.

Yes, many bars in San Francisco host regular game nights. By checking Meetup, you can discover which bars are popular for these events and what types of games are on offer.

Absolutely, you can join multiple game night groups. This way, you have a variety of events to choose from and can explore different types of games and bars in San Francisco.

Game nights can include a range of games such as strategy board games, trivia challenges, card games, or interactive party games. Every event might feature different options depending on the group and venue.

You can RSVP for game nights directly on the Meetup event page. Simply click 'RSVP' to confirm your attendance and get updates on any changes or additional details.

Participation might involve a small fee depending on the event's arrangements, especially if there are game rentals or specific venue charges. Generally, you should check the details on each event's page for any costs involved.

No problem! Game nights are great for beginners too. Many events welcome players of all experience levels and often have more experienced attendees happy to introduce new games.

Yes, by joining Meetup, you can potentially organize your own game night events. This allows you to bring your favorite games to the table and meet others with similar interests.

Creating a Meetup profile and browsing events is free. However, some events might have fees or require purchases, like food or drinks, depending on the venue.

While Meetup connects you with events, the quality and organization depend on individual hosts and venues. It's possible for experiences to vary, so check reviews and descriptions.

While most are indoors due to their bar settings, there are occasionally some outdoor options. Scrutiny of event pages will inform you of the setting and atmosphere.

There's a wide variety, but specific interests might not always be available. Exploring multiple events gives you a better chance of finding something you enjoy.

Meetup events facilitate social interaction, but forming friendships depends on individual engagement and involvement in the activities.

Game nights at bars are typically for those aged 21 and over, due to venue licensing. Check each event for specific age requirements or different settings for all audiences.