
What we’re about
Love board games and meaningful local adventures?
We’re a Chicago-based crew that blends tabletop fun with thoughtful outings—cozy cafés, museum strolls, campfire chats, and the occasional trail wander or theater night.
We’re all about connection.
Sometimes that looks like a game night filled with strategy and laughter. Other times it’s real conversations under the stars, or discovering something new together.
We host casual in-person game nights with strategy, co-op, and party games, and we welcome anyone who enjoys nature, culture, and sincere conversation.
We’re not an adrenaline club—just grounded people building a wholesome and uplifting community through games, shared experiences, and a little local adventure.
💬 What We Value:
Wholesome and uplifting fun
Clean environments (no alcohol, no pressure)
Honest, thoughtful conversation
Respect, kindness, and clear boundaries
Discovery, wonder, and joy — one gathering at a time
Whether you’re new in town or just looking for something genuine, grab a seat at the table. We’d love to meet you.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 🎭 Meeples Watch Night: Wicked at Millennium ParkJay Pritzker Pavillion at Millenium Park, Chicago, Chicago, IL
🎭 Meeples Watch Night: Wicked at Millennium Park
📅 Tuesday, August 12, 2025
📍 Meetup Location: Cloud Gate (“The Bean”) in Millennium Park
🕔 Time: Meet at 5:00 PM • Walk to lawn at 5:15 PM • Movie starts at 6:30 PM
🎟 Cost: Free — bring snacks, a blanket, and something to share if you'd like---
🌿 What This Is
This isn’t just about watching a movie. It’s about reclaiming joy, with snacks, conversation, and gentle connection under the open sky.
We’re gathering as Meeples to watch Wicked (2024) together, the colorful, musical reimagining of Oz’s misunderstood witch. Most of us haven’t seen it, and that’s kind of the point: we’re not here to be experts. We’re here to explore something together, freely and without pressure.
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🧭 How the Evening Will Flow
5:00 PM: Meet by The Bean (Cloud Gate). I’ll be standing nearby.
5:15 PM: We’ll walk as a group to the Great Lawn at Jay Pritzker Pavilion and find a spot
5:15 – 6:30 PM: Time to unwind:
Share food (if you bring some to offer)
Mingle, laugh, or just rest
Maybe play a light game or card deck (optional)
6:30 PM: Movie begins
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🌙 Come Late? No Problem.
If you’re running late, don’t stress — just send me a message through the Meetup app, and I’ll guide you to our spot on the lawn.
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🧺 What to Bring:
A blanket or low lawn chair
Non-alcoholic drinks and snacks (or a light meal)
Something to share, if you’re feeling generous
A small card game or conversation starter (optional)
Yourself — as you are
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This is not about fandom status or movie trivia. It’s about sitting together in the heart of the city, beneath the sky, and remembering how to be present.
✨ Let me know if you're coming, we'd love to share the grass with you.
- 🎲 Meeples at FAN EXPO Chicago — Friday, August 15, 2025Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois 60018, Rosemont, IL
🎲 Meeples at FAN EXPO Chicago — Friday, August 15, 2025
📍 Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL
🕓 Meetup Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🕘 Expo Hours: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM (VIP & Ultimate entry at 2:00 PM, General entry at 4:00 PM)
🎟 Tickets: fanexpohq.com/fanexpochicago---
🌿 What This Meetup Is
This isn’t about idolizing celebrities or proving your fan status. It’s about finding peace in the middle of all the noise. A quiet reconnection to the joy of creativity, wonder, and play — without pressure or performance.
We’re not here to flex. We’re here to walk slowly, laugh lightly, and remember how good it feels to explore.
Come in cosplay or don’t. Come early or drop in later. This is a low-key space for good people who want to enjoy the day with childlike freedom, grounded kindness, and no weird energy.
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⏳ Our Friday Flow
🕓 4:00 PM – Meet up inside the convention center (exact location will be posted closer to the date)
🧭 From there, we’ll:
Explore artist alley and the vendor floor
Catch cool costumes and quiet moments
Sit down when needed and talk if we feel like it
Share snacks, stories, or space
🕖 7:00 PM – Soft end of group time
🕘 9:00 PM – Expo closes (I’ll be around the whole time if anyone wants to hang out longer) - 🎭 Meeples at FAN EXPO Chicago — Saturday, August 16, 2025Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois 60018, Rosemont, IL
🎭 Meeples at FAN EXPO Chicago — Saturday, August 16, 2025
📍 Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL
🕙 Meetup Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🕖 Expo Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Priority entry for Ultimate/VIP around 9:30 AM)
🎟 Tickets: fanexpohq.com/fanexpochicago---
✨ What This Meetup Is
This isn’t a hype group. We don’t do idols, egos, or empty noise.
We show up to explore, be ourselves, and reclaim the joy the world tries to convince us we’ve outgrown.This Saturday meetup is a reset. A quiet march into imagination with people who just get it.
Cosplay if you want. Be an introvert if you want. Walk with us, sit with us, or just stop by and say hello. No pressure. No expectations. Just freedom.
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🧭 Our Saturday Walk
🕙 10:00 AM – Meetup (exact location TBA)
We’ll:
Explore booths, games, indie creators
Pause at fan zones, lounges, or food courts
Rest when needed, chat when moved
Enjoy what’s worth enjoying, and skip what’s not
🕑 2:00 PM – Official group time ends
🕖 7:00 PM – Expo closes (I’ll be there the whole day — come and go as you please) - 🌸 Meeples at FAN EXPO Chicago — Sunday, August 17, 2025Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois 60018, Rosemont, IL
🌸 Meeples at FAN EXPO Chicago — Sunday, August 17, 2025
📍 Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL
🕙 Meetup Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🕔 Expo Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Priority entry for Ultimate/VIP around 9:30 AM)
🎟 Tickets: fanexpohq.com/fanexpochicago---
🌱 What This Meetup Is
Sometimes Sunday is the best day — quieter, slower, softer.
This isn’t a fandom worship session. It’s a gentle way to enjoy the last day of the Expo with people who don’t need to impress anyone.
Come as you are. Wander. Pause. Sit. Laugh. Maybe buy that one thing you’ve been thinking about. Or don’t.
We’re here to close the weekend on a note of clarity, kindness, and calm joy.
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🕊 Sunday Flow
🕙 10:00 AM – Meetup (exact location will be shared in the days before the event)
During our walk:
We’ll check out anything we missed
Pause for photos, food, or quiet moments
Share space, not expectations
🕑 2:00 PM – Meetup winds down
🕔 5:00 PM – Expo closes (I’ll stay till the end — you’re free to come and go)