Competitive Gaming New York

Game Night at Kofee

Hoping to establish a collective of open minded, fun individuals, hoping to make new friends, tame their competitive spirit, and most importantly have fun. We have a variety of games we can play including, Connect Four, Trouble, Chess, Checkers, Dominoes, Uno, (and for those of us with a naughty sense of humor) Card Against Humanity & Bad Choices. There will also be fun lively music, and an array of food options. The event is hosted at Kofee in the Bronx, a local but growing Cafe seeking spaces to build community. And host special unique events. The ONLY requirements to participate in this event is buy a drink, a pastry, or put $3 in the tip jar.

Worldwide High Score League

## Join the World Wide HIgh Score League! Are you a competitive gamer looking to test your skills against the best players in the world? Join us at the Worldwide High Score League to meet fellow gamers who share your passion for achieving high scores in arcade games. Contests and live leaderboards at every gathering. Free fun games. Free gathering. Prizes, Drinks and Food.

Wednesday Night Gaming at THE UNCOMMONS

Come join us at **The Uncommons** on Wednesday nights! **\*\*\*SPACE IS LIMITED, PLEASE ONLY RSVP IF YOU PLAN TO BE HERE\*\*\*** **TL;DR** * **Be kind.** * **Join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/rYNfkpdJNE).** It's how we plan games beforehand, and generally have fun. * **Be on time.** People cluster up pretty fast and you can be without a gaming partner. * ***Cancel if you're not coming!*** We have limited seats. * **Cost is $10 at the door.** **This is a special Meetup rate. It is your responsibility to tell the staff when you pay.** * If any games are scheduled in advance, it'll be on the Discord, otherwise, you'll spend a little time negotiating when you arrive. **NEW TO THE MEETUP?** We are a social, friendly group that meets to play games. Any language or behavior that is racist, sexist, ableist, ageist, homophobic, transphobic, etc. will not tolerated. Bullying or bad-mouthing other attendees will also not be tolerated. We're not here to debate politics, and we are not a dating service. Obviously gaming can sometimes include trash talking. Just … know if your opponents are up for that! And look, we all make mistakes -- if you’ve offended someone, an apology can go a long way. **QUESTIONS** **What kinds of games do you play?** Some examples: Hansa Teutonica, Concordia, Keyflower, Great Western Trail, Clank! In! Space!, Root, Scythe, Terraforming Mars. Some other popular games at our tables have been Reykholt, It's a Wonderful World, Draftosaurus. **Can we play *X*?** Sure! Suggest it. Make sure someone has a playable copy (you or the store), either you or someone else knows and can teach the game, and others agree to play. Games that take 4+ hours probably won’t hit the table.

FINDING A BALANCE: a game design workshop with Eric Zimmerman

**Eric Zimmerman hosting a hands-on game design workshop at GUMBO!** **The workshop will be from 6:30 - 8:30PM with limited spots. We will host a larger reception afterwards (8:30 - 10:30PM). Feel free to bring your prototypes to playtest!** **If the event is full, join the waitlist and we will message you details for the reception. There is a small for this event that will go toward the reception.** **We are located in Suite 305. If the door downstairs is locked or the elevator doesn't work, please CALL our *new* state of the art landline phone (do not text) (718) 819-7754** *Workshop Details* As game designers we constantly build systems - to challenge players, to tell stories, to extend the life of our games. But we rarely get a chance to really focus on what it means to design and modify and balance a system in order to get a particular result. This hands-on, interactive workshop uses a simple tabletop game as the occasion to think deeply about how the same system might be balanced in different ways, how choice and chance interact in a system, and how the rules of systems can express their content. This workshop is relevant for a wide range of designers, artists, technologists - whether you are working in games, in another creative field, or you just want to better understand how games and designed systems work. Please come prepared to participate and collaborate. *About Eric Zimmerman* **Eric Zimmerman** is a veteran game designer who makes award-winning games on and off the computer. Along with Peter Lee, he was the co-founder of Gamelab, a New York City-based studio that created original games like Diner Dash and worked with companies like Lego to create dozens of online titles. He was a co-founder of the nonprofit The Institute of Play, which designed entire schools where the curriculum was based on play and games as the model for learning. Tabletop titles include Quantum (with FunForge) and The Metagame (with Local No.12). With architect Nathalie Pozzi, he has designed installations that have been shown in the Museum of Modern Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and other festivals and museums around the world. Eric is a professor at the NYU Game Center and his books include Rules of Play (with Katie Salen) a textbook and The Rules We Break. He is always ready to play.

Lose in the final seconds

Thursday Board Games

Board gamers of all kinds are welcome to our Thursday night board gaming event. **If this will be your first time attending on a Thursday, we highly recommend that you join our [Discord server](https://discord.gg/f3uqDJjEec) to find a scheduled game to join.** The majority of Thursday evening games are pre-scheduled via Discord, but we do leave one or two tables open for unscheduled games—if you would like to play at one of those tables please arrive as close to the 6PM start time as possible to increase the chance that there will be space available. Looking for something more freeform? Try our Friday and Sunday events, which are almost entirely comprised of unscheduled, “pick-up” games for you to play! Entrance is $8, paid to Squarrel Cafe for unlimited gaming for the day. Food and drink are available. Attendees are strongly encouraged to support our host, Squarrel Cafe.

Tuesday Backgammon Tournament at the Manhattan Games Center

Join us for a Night of Backgammon at our Tournament. Opening at 7:00pm & match play start at 7:30pm. RSVP before the event date by Sun. 11pm for a chance at a Free Entry. On Tuesdays at Backgammon New York City we are back to serving light snacks, wine, beer, tea, coffee and soft drinks. Backgammon Sign-in & Boards on the 12th floor. We will close around 11:00 pm. **All** Players must be fully **Vaccinated**. Evening session, refreshments and BG+ Prizes - **$30, cash only**. We do not accept credit cards. 1st & 2nd Place Prizes with More Prizes in the BG+ chouette & Consolation Tournament format this week: 7 point matches in Main Bracket Then **Get** to **Choose** to **Play** in John **Barnett's** popular **BG+** **Chouette** If you're not familiar with playing in a Chouette, this is a fun way to learn. OR Consolation Bracket for a 7 Point match **Both** With **Prizes** The Chouette's Last Game is 10:15pm - so it is a timed event Please bring your board if you have one (if you don't, we have a limited amount on hand). If you do not wish to play in either of the tournaments you are still welcome to join us for social play or chouettes. Please RSVP to this meetup if you’ll be attending so that we can plan accordingly. We look forward to seeing you. **RSVP** before the event date by Sun. 11:00pm for a chance to roll for a **FREE** Entry //\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\// Send Email to BGNYCusa@gmail.com for Any Questions. If you would like to bring your group or Meetup to any of these nights let me know by sending an email to John B - BGNYCusa@gmail.com

Game Night at The Oakley in Nutley

Weekly gathering for open play tabletop games Tuesday nights at The Oakley in Nutley. Open to all! Individual bar and menu tabs.

Backgammon Chouette Night

Play & Learn in a Backgammon Chouette Sign up at https://www.nycbackgammon.club/ 3 hr Session Each Player Starts with 29 Points/ Like 29 Chips in a Poker game. Double Your Points to Win 1st & 2nd **Or** Top 2 scores - Playoff Except if Lead scorer has 13 more points then They Win 1st 1 page of Cube Rules Any Questions, send me a message. John B

Focal Point - LIC

Games we play: party, social deduction, strategy, euro. There's usually plenty of games around, but feel free to bring your own. It's very important to support our hosts in opening up their place for us. We ask you to purchase a beverage from them. They have a great drink selection to choose from. Great food options in the area and that we're allowed to bring in! If you arrive late and games have already begun, the wait for a new game shouldn't be long.

Board Games 🎲 & Chance to Win free Entree 😀 🌭🎲🍻

🔒 **You must be part of the Bunch network to join. Sign up free at LetsBunch.com** 📲 **RSVP on Bunch to be eligible 3x to win a Free Entrée:** [https://bunch-api.onrender.com/api/share/hangout/63a55a7d-550c-49ae-b29a-f2b09bac4e5a](https://bunch-api.onrender.com/api/share/hangout/63a55a7d-550c-49ae-b29a-f2b09bac4e5a) *** 🎲 **Weekly Board Games Night at TapVille — Every Tuesday!** Join us for our weekly board games and socializing night at TapVille — **Jersey City's self-serve tap experience!** 🍺🍷 **Pour your own drink**, grab a seat, and get ready to meet some great people. Check out our vibe at Zeppelin Hall here: [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRDHzIakaMW](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRDHzIakaMW) We gather to **chat, socialize, and play board games** in a totally laid-back setting. **No pressure, no strict rules** — just good energy and good people. If there's ever a dispute over the rules, keep it friendly and our host has the final say. 😄 We use our app to **check members in** — please register at **LetsBunch.com**. The app is how our members **stay connected after events** without exchanging numbers, invite each other to dinners, coffee, and walks, and keep building **real friendships in the community.** It's like hanging with friends — except you're meeting new people. Read more at LetsBunch.com. **We've been a laid-back social group for over three years!** We're less about hardcore gaming and more about socializing. **All ages welcome** — and all ages do come! 🙌 *** 🏆 **Promo Details — Chance to Win a Free Entrée!** To enter the lottery: * ✅ RSVP on Bunch * ✅ Check in on the app before **6:30pm** 🎉 The lottery draws at **6:30pm** — one winner each night! *Why the promo?* A lot of our longtime members just show up without RSVPing (we love you! 😂), but it makes it hard for our hosts to know how many tables to hold — or whether to run the event at all. RSVPing helps everyone have a better night! *** 📍 TapVille \| Every Tuesday 🎟️ Free for Bunch members \| RSVP required at LetsBunch\.com Questions? Reach out through the app at **LetsBunch.com** — include your email so we can write back if you're not logged in. See you there! 🎲✨ Aleksandra

Canarsie Tournament #1

I am looking for the players with advanced indoor volleyball skills to participate in the tournament. We need 12 participants.