… I personally love playing board games, movies, rock climbing, hiking, geocaching, finding good swimming holes, almost anything outdoors and so on.  But this group can be used for any type of event that isn't already represented in our area. If there is some event in our area that you would like to post, please let me know and we will get it on the calander.  Although I've lived in other parts of the Bay Area before, I'm new to this part so please throw out ideas on what there is to do here. Lo …

… Go is a fascinating strategic board game that originated in China more than 4,000 years ago. Also known as baduk, wei ch'i, weiqi, and igo, it is played today by millions of people, including thousands in the United States. In Japan, Korea, China, and Taiwan, it is far more popular than chess is in the West, and professional players compete for large cash prizes. Its popularity in this country continues to grow. It is said that the rules of Go can be learned in minutes, but that it can take a li …

Do you want to play more board games and meet some awesome people?   Meet nearby Board Game Players! Board Games are making a comeback! As more and more people are seeking fun things to do, the trend is moving towards new and exciting games. Come to the Diablo Valley Boardgames Meetup to enjoy spending time from a full range of games from lighthearted Telephone Pictionary to intense mind burners like Neuland. We meet monthly in a large setting for big gatherings and will try and have smaller gat …

Come play Boardgames and eat great food!! Meet new people while playing games like Apples to-Apples, Cranium, and Scrabble, to mention a few! We also hope to learn and love other, not-so-standard but award-winning games like Settlers of Catan, Carcassonne, and Ticket to Ride. We plan to meet regularly on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month in Dublin and we often have meet ups on different nights throughout the east bay area. If you have a great spot to play and can organize an additional gath …

We are a group of kind, mindful people who enjoy simple pleasures such as the company of friends. We will get together for indoor fun such as movies, board games, party games, Wii, dinner parties, and the like. I'm open to suggestions for events.

COME JOIN US ONCE or TWICE A MONTH TO PLAY BOARDGAMES AND MEET NEW FRIENDS! Examples of some of the games we play: Apples to Apples, Balderdash, Cranium, LCR, Scrabble, Rummikub, Taboo, Yatzee, Catch Phrase, Smart Ass, etc. NEW ADDITIONS; CARCASONNE, CATAN AND KILLER BUNNIES Feel free to bring your favorite game. THIS IS AN ADULTS ONLY GROUP. PLEASE NO PERFUME OR COLOGNE. Some may be allergic I'm not sure WHO it says is the Organizer, Brian is your new leader so please email Brian WITH ANYTHING …

This group is for Jewish geeks and nerds looking to hang out with other Jewish geeks and nerds in the Bay Area. If you're a Jewish geek or nerd that likes movies, board games, video games, museum trips, Shabbat dinners, mitzvah projects, or other geeky or Jewish-themed events and activities then this group is for you!

I'm starting this group because I would love to meet more awesome girlfriends to have some girl time with! I haven't had a lot of time to meet people outside of work and while my current workplace is great there aren't a ton of girls there and my previous workplaces had some really flaky and toxic people. If you are also looking to meet some intelligent, fun-loving, genuine girlfriends, join this group!!!!! I would love to plan all sorts of activities from eating out, to movies, to board game ni …

A good chance for us gals who love a good boardgaming session to get together for a good session - without the lads! The games we play are mostly lighter strategy-based games such as Ticket to Ride, Carcassone, Dominion, etc.  Newbies are welcome!   NOTE:  We are taking a break from gaming until the new year!!  Come join us for gaming goodness in 2012!!!

Playing the card game Nertz is fun, a bit competitive, fast pace and a great way to meet new friends. The purpose of this group is to 4-6 people who would like to play Nertz once a month (more if we really get hooked!). If you want to play the card game Nertz with other Nertz players then join our group. It is easy to pick up and learn. All you need is one deck of playing cards per person.

Geeks VS Geeks hosts trivia quizzes filtered through the eyes of sci-fi, anime, television, and video game junkies.... we'd love for you and your friends to come join us! We meet once a month, in San Mateo and in San Francisco to play the games. Our goal is to put on fun trivia games that gives geeks an opportunity to meet up and show off all that knowledge stored in thier brains.  Join the group so you'll know when the games are! It's a lot of fun and teams return month after month to battle …

Dominion is a fun, easy to learn, deck building card game. Each player starts with an identical, very small deck of cards. In the center of the table is a selection of other cards the players can "buy" as they can afford them. Through their selection of cards to buy, and how they play their hands as they draw them, the players construct their deck on the fly, striving for the most efficient path to the precious victory points by game end. 2-5 players. The game usually takes 30-45 minutes. No gam …

The Palo Alto Scrabble Club meets on non-holiday Monday evenings, from 6:00PM to 9:55PM at Boston Market Restaurant, 3375 El Camino Real in Palo Alto. DON'T USE MEETUP RSVPS to anticipate attendance - we usually get about 20 players each week - we love it when you do RSVP, but very few people RSVP to this site.  All you need to do is just show up  Admission is free, but food purchase is encouraged to "pay" for the space. We're not sponsored by any restaurant or games company-we are just a bunch …

Welcome to Peninsula Roleplaying and Homebrews. If you are open to a bit of experimental gaming and would like to meet other gamers in the area, then this is the group for you! Whether you want to join a group as a player or as a storyteller (or GM, or DM, or whatever you fancy), feel free to use this group to find the perfect roleplaying game for you. If you have a game that you want to play, let's make it work! Experimental, indie, and traditional games are all welcome here. Gamers of all leve …

Sponsored by the Living Arts Counseling Center Are you a gamer, LARPer, or self-identified geek? Do you want to improve your role-playing skills? Are you also interested in improving your dating skills? Join like-minded gamers at our dating skills workshops and groups, where you'll learn how the principles of role-playing games can be applied to your dating life. Through improvisational games, learn and practice how to: Feel calm and relaxed in social situations Feel confident around peopl …

Let's get together to play the Fantasy Strike customizable card game. If you're new, that's no problem. If you've already played at past events, that's fine too. This group is for anyone interested in trying out new card game ideas, as this game has some unusual mechanics. It's also a chance to get involved and help out with game balance, so both players and designers are welcome. Note: The point of this group is to meet in-person and play. This game is not a commercial product, it's not for sal …