Come one, come all, for a day of fun, food and games on the Esplanade! Now that summer is in full swing, we wanted to mix it up by playing some outdoor games.

Our first 2 outdoor games events this year were a blast, so we're going to do it again, but with a twist! All the old fun games will be played... bocce, four square, Frisbee, and card games and board games... and we'll also be playing Minute to Win It, a fun game based upon the TV show!!! More information about this game will be coming soon.

The following groups have been invited to our first Meetup Game Day:

• Beantown Gamers
  
• Boston Cards and Conversation
  
• Boston 35+ Wine, Dine, Dance and Be Merry Meetup
  
• Girls Just Want To Have FUN
  
• Inquisitive Minds
  
• Mass Fun and Games
  
• Social Fun
  
• Peanut Butter & Jelly
  

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

Bring a chair or blanket to sit on if you can, some drinks and snacks, along with any games that you want to play. Here are some ideas: bocce balls, horseshoes, dodgeballs and kickballs, frisbees, croquet sets, volleyball net, badminton sets... if the wind is calm, maybe even some board games!

WHAT'S THE PLAN?

Although we'll send out contact information with our final plans, the goal is to meet by the footbridge near the front of the Hatch Shell, at around noon. After about 15 minutes or so, we'll cross over the bridge and make a "camp" with our blankets. We'll sit down, eat and mingle, then break up into groups to play whatever games we have available. Like MGN, you'll be able to move around the games as you please! This is a great way to mix and mingle with old and new friends, and perhaps learn something about other Meetup groups in the area! If you come late, look for the signs pointing the way written on the ground in chalk.

WHAT IF IT'S RAINING?

If the weather is bad, then we may need to cancel Meetup Game Day. We'll send an announcement to all RSVPs by 9:00am the morning of the event.

HOW TO GET THERE

The meters are free in Boston on Sundays, and there are a number of parking garages around the area. However, the Esplanade is most easily accessible via the T. Get off at the Charles/MGH Stop on the Red Line and follow signs to the Esplanade, or you can get off at Arlington on the Green Line and walk down Arlington Street. Cross over Storrow Drive on the footbridge, pass Community Boating and head towards the Hatch Shell.