About us
This meetup is for anyone who likes playing board games or card games. Any type of games. Strategy, cooperative, active, classic, teams or individuals.
Do you like games but have nobody really to play with? Join us! We will get together in game stores and people's houses and just have game nights together. Whether you are single or couples, you are welcome.
Looking for members willing to host game nights as well as attend. If you are looking for new friends who have the same interests as you, join us!
Code of Conduct
- Gamers come from all walks of life and lifestyles. We expect everyone to treat others with respect and understanding. This group is all about creating a welcoming environment. Discrimination, bullying, offensive images, violence, threatening behavior and degrading comments about things like race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender or identity will not be tolerated.
- Clean up after yourself and keep any gaming space clean for all.
- Destroy the stereotype of gamers being part of the unwashed masses.
- Food and beverages are typically allowed but please check with whoever's games is being played that they're okay with either food or beverages around their game. BE SURE YOU THROW YOUR GARBAGE AWAY! We've been leaving way too much trash lately at Noble Knight and store employees are not your maids, so please don't treat them like that!
- Noble Knight events typically end at 10pm. Please be out of the store BEFORE 10pm (or store close time). Make sure you end your game at least 15 minutes before store closing so you have plenty of time to clean up, pack up, and get out of there.
- At Noble Knight - clear off tables of the games you brought that aren't being played. There's almost always a big metal shelf NK leaves for us to put our game. Hang up your coats and don't just leave them on gaming tables. There's a coat rack in the back by the tall tables. Don't waste table space!
- At Noble Knight - clear the aisles whether in the gaming area or in the store front. Find somewhere else to stand if you're having a conversation with someone that's not in the way.
- Specifically for the Blood on the Clocktower gamers; be respectful when you’re doing whispers in either the store front or the gaming area. Staff and customers are often confused or annoyed when we're in the middle of the game in the storefront. Don't be running around or too loud or acting a fool.
- Self-promotion, spam and irrelevant links aren't allowed. All posts should be relevant to this group.
- Avoid last minute cancellations and no shows to events where there's a wait list (typically non-game store events).
Donations
Running a Meetup group currently costs $197.99 per year ($300/year as of fall 2024)! If you enjoy this group and the events, please consider donating, even a small amount to help support the group!
Donations can be made directly to Ben or Mark either in person or contacting them for PayPal or Venmo link, or by making a donation directly through Meetup, through the Pledge link (note that Pledge does take a percentage so donating through other means is preferred). Any excess donations made during the year will be turned into delicious treats, beverages and/or BBQ goodness for the group to enjoy!
Upcoming events
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Gamehole Con - VTES Demos
Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713, USA, Madison, WI, USvv Join Madison VTES for Gamehole Con Demo Days! vv
We've got everything you need to learn how to play & intro games last around 30 minutes. This is primarily a recruitment event, but we're hoping to see some experienced players & old friends help us bring VTES back to the midwest!
There is a badge fee and event tickets are still available.
Demos run Thursday - Saturday - Check the site for details.If you've never played before or you haven't played in years, we'd love to meet you. Details on game play can be found below.
What is V:TES?
Vampire the Eternal Struggle (VTES for short) is a multi-player collectable card game, based on White Wolf's award-winning Vampire: the Masquerade / World of Darkness role-playing universe, in which players take on the role of ancient vampires known as a Methuselahs.Considered mere legend by many, Methuselahs rule everything from the shadows, engaging in an eons-long Machiavellian conflict that encompasses political, social, and even physical warfare. The struggle is won or lost based on the actions taken by your minions – younger vampires who unknowingly do your bidding. In this way, the game can allow for deep and immersive storytelling as your minions purchase equipment, hire retainers, even suggest legislative changes to vampiric society, all in the service of your dark plots.
The game does contain some adult themes (e.g. vampirism & violence) that might not be appropriate for children.
How do you play?
V:TES is a game of intrigue, combat & politicking among 2-5 ancient vampires - waged by vampiric princes & pawns.1 attendee
Treinen Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Board Games and More Outdoors Fun!
Treinen Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, W12420 WI-60 Trunk, Lodi, WI, USLet's get outside for some Fall Fun! Treinen Farm in Lodi is voted one of the BEST corn mazes in the country and it's located just north of Madison!
NOTE: cell phone service is pretty bad out there. PLEASE be on time because if you message the group we may not receive it until we're driving back.
A 15 acre maze, with a maze within the maze! There are a few different levels of difficulty, which can take about 45 minutes to hours to complete!
They'll give you a map puzzle, with most of the map being blank, and you'll need to find pieces of the map within the maze. There's also additional secret locations which aren't shown on the map for added difficulty.
#### Tips
*Climb the observation tower to give yourself the lay of the land. before heading into the maze.
- Wear good hiking shoes.
*Carry water with you. It can get hot in there among the stalks. - Go before you go. There are no “facilities” in the maze.
*No dogs unless service animals.
There's also barnyard animals, enchanted woods, hiking trails and much much more to do! I'll bring some lawn games and board games as well for after the maze activities.
Pro tip: buying your ticket online can save you a couple of bucks and the ticket is good for any date. However, be sure to save your ticket to your phone because cell service is bad out there.
We can organize car pooling here as well. Please make a comment if interested in carpooling.
Cheers!
12 attendees- Wear good hiking shoes.
Past events
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