🎮 NB Monthly Night Out - Games & Happy Hour at GAMA Ride in San Mateo!
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🕹️ Ready for a playful night out with great people and lots of ways to join the fun? Come hang out with New Beginnings for an easygoing evening of arcade games, bowling, karaoke, rides, laughter, conversation, and cheering each other on from the sidelines! 📣
Whether you’re competitive, adventurous, musical… or just there for the company and Happy Hour, there’s something for everyone at GAMA Ride in Bridgepointe Shopping Center.
🎳 🎮 🚗 🎤 More info about GAMA Ride.
🍻 Happy Hour Specials (5–8 PM)
- Buy one beer, get the second half price
- Separate checks available when ordering at the bar
🍔 Curious about their food and drinks? Check out the budget-friendly
GAMA Ride Menu.
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📍 Location:
GAMA Ride (Bridgepointe Shopping Center)
2200 Bridgepointe Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94404
🗓️ Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🍻 Happy Hour: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Activities & Pricing
GAMA Ride uses a reloadable game card system. The cards themselves are free.
Based on recent visitor experiences, many guests start with about $20–$25 on a game card, which can provide about 45 minutes to 2 hours of play depending on the activities you choose.
Approximate pricing:
🕹️ Arcade games: $1–$2
🎳 Bowling: $6
🚗 Bumper cars: $6
🚀 Rides: $6–$8
🎤 Karaoke $15 per 15-minute session
Their karaoke experience is inspired by The Voice. It’s available on a first come, first served basis in 15-minute increments. Are you feeling brave? 😄
🎟️ Generous bonus credits are available for larger game card purchases ($50+) if you'd like to make it a big evening or save the balance for another visit.
😁 You do not need to participate in every (or any) activity to have a good time. Some of the best moments happen while watching, laughing, cheering people on, and connecting with others in the group.
🤹🏼 Come play a little, sing a little 🎶, bowl a little 🎳, eat, drink… and enjoy a fun night with your New Beginnings friends.
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How to Find Us
🌱 Look for the New Beginnings group and our green sparkly streamers inside the venue. Your hosts, Dulce and Christine, will show you the ropes and help everyone connect.
We look forward to a lively night of fun, connection, and maybe a little friendly competition too!
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💌 RSVP early. Event spots fill quickly. As always, please update your RSVP if your plans change so others may have the opportunity to join us.
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🍽️ Restaurant Etiquette
We’re lucky to have local places like this to host us—let’s show our appreciation! Please plan to order food or drinks, thank the staff, and tip generously. Remember: outside food or beverages aren’t allowed due to health code requirements.
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🅿️ Parking
There is plenty of parking in the surrounding shopping center lots.
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🔷 See our Group Guidelines HERE
❤️ Help Keep the Fun Going in 2026
We’re a volunteer-led group, and member contributions help cover annual Meetup fees and occasional venue rentals. See our 2026 contributor list. Please make your annual $20 contribution for 2026 by giving cash with your name to the host at an in-person event. (Contributions are not tax-deductible.) New here? Enjoy a few events first, then pitch in if it feels like a good fit!
🔴 Liability Disclaimer
By participating in any New Beginnings Social Event, you and your guest(s) RELEASE and DISCHARGE the organizers, hosts, and participants from all liability for injuries, illness, damages, death, issues relating to privacy or economic loss arising from activities, advice, or information provided. Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk. You are responsible for your safety, belongings, and transportation decisions. Choose carpool drivers carefully and consider leaving valuables at home.