What we’re about
Welcome to Bay Area Girls Who Game! Whether you’re into video games, board games, or both, you’ve found your community. We’re all about creating a warm, welcoming space for women across the San Francisco Bay Area to connect, share their love for gaming, and build lasting friendships. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or just starting out, there’s a place for you here.
Our events include in-person dinners, brunches, happy hours, and more at some of the best spots around the Bay Area. We also host online gaming sessions and a monthly meet and greet.
Attendance Policy
- To ensure everyone can enjoy our events, please follow these guidelines:
- RSVP only if you plan to attend, especially for events with guest limits.
- Cancel at least 48 hours before the event if needed.
- Late cancellations (less than 24 hours prior) may result in a no-show on your profile.
- Excessive cancellations may limit your access to future events.
- Three or more no-shows could lead to removal from the group.
We Host Mixer Events!
While our group is for the ladies, we also enjoy sharing good times with loved ones! Events marked as “coed" are open to your favorite guest—whether it’s your husband, boyfriend, or best guy friend. Just be sure to add them as a +1 when you RSVP.
Join Our Discord!
Stay connected beyond our meetups by joining our Discord! It’s a great way to chat, share photos, find gaming groups, and stay in touch with the community. Once your membership is approved, message one of our hosts for an invite!
If you have been inactive for an extended period of time, Meetup will no longer send you notifications when we host events. So be sure to check our page regularly to stay in touch! We periodically remove anyone who has been inactive, but you can rejoin at any time when you are ready to be part of our community.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Escape Room @ Beat The Lock (San Jose)Beat The Lock, San Jose, CA$38.00
Please note: This event requires a deposit to hold your spot. The deposit is the price of admission ($38) for the escape room. Deadline to reserve is Sat 5/10 by 12 pm PT. You can send me your deposit via Venmo: @Mary-Arrastia
🧩 Put your critical thinking skills to the test with an escape room! We will be at Beat The Lock located in San Jose! They offer private escape room experiences for groups of 3+. You can check out their rooms and prices here: https://beatthelock.com/escape-rooms
🚂 We will be doing the "The Sound of Murder" escape room. For an optimal experience and so everyone can participate, we will allow up to 6 people. With a room of 6 people, the total cost of the room is $228, which breaks down to $38 a person. For this room, we'll have 60 mins to escape. We will book the 4:45 pm slot for Sat May 24. To ensure we have enough time to reserve, the deadline to RSVP is Sat May 10 by 12 pm PT.
🍔 [Optional] After escaping, let's get some ramen/dinner! There's a ramen restaurant (Ramen Taka) less than a 5 min walk away. Not required - only if you're feeling up for it!
- Board Game NightLocation TBA, Mountain View, CA
Hello! To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, please note the following requirements:
- You have a positive attendance record with Girls Who Game
- You are COVID vaccinated
We will move attendees from the waitlist once we have verified these criteria, with a maximum capacity of 7 attendees.
This event is a way to get together and play board games with friends and potential friends. My roommate has a massive collection of games. We also have a fully stocked bar and a Drinkmate to make sparkling sodas and cocktails (please drink responsibly). My roommate will be making a vegetarian main dish, but other contributions are welcome.
I've marked this as a Girl's Night In - but it's alright if you cannot come for the full timeblock. The following link should take you to my roommate's BoardGameGeek collection page. If you're interested in any game in particular - comment letting her know so she can make sure to review the rules of that game (as there are many that haven't been played yet, or haven't played in a while)! Feel free to bring your own games, as well.
https://bit.ly/RP_BGGThe address will be emailed to attendees the night before so please check all folders, including SPAM.
Allergy warning: there is a cockatiel in the apartment.
- 🥟 Dim Sum at Koi Palace - MilpitasKoi Palace - Milpitas, Milpitas, CA
Let's enjoy delicious dim sum at Koi Palace in Milpitas.
Please find the Koi Palace Milpitas menu here. 🎏🏯🥟
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, please note the following requirements:
- You have met Alison or Karen in person
- You have a positive attendance record with Girls Who Game
- You are COVID vaccinated
We will move attendees from the waitlist once we have verified these criteria, with a maximum capacity of 12 attendees.
🔑 Important Notes:
- Koi Palace is very busy and won’t seat us until most of our party has arrived, so please plan ahead and arrive on time to avoid delays.
- The restaurant accepts only one credit card per table, so if someone is comfortable paying the full bill on their card (perhaps to get points or cashback rewards), the rest of us can Venmo them our share. Otherwise, please bring small cash bills for an easy split.
At the end of the meal, we split the bill equally (historically around $30-40 per person), so come hungry to get your money’s worth! 🙂
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
