Console Gaming San Francisco

Let's Play "Mina the Hollower"

For this month's game we are playing the *Mousy Link to the Past*, "**Mina the Hollower**." From the developer: *Take control of Mina, a renowned Hollower hurtled into a desperate mission to rescue a cursed island. Whip foes, burrow through the ground, and explore a pixel-perfect world in Mina the Hollower, a brand new game from the developers who brought you Shovel Knight!* It is available for Nintendo Switch 1/2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Windows, macOS, and Linux. Play through it this month and we will discuss it on **July 25th**! Play through as much as you can and be prepared to be spoiled at the meeting. :) p.s. [Here](https://discord.gg/TYQmS3GgBK) is a link to our **Discord**, pop in to meet folks ahead of the meetup.

Oakland potluck and lawn games

Let's Play "LISA: The Painful"

For this month's game we are playing the RPG *LISA: The Painful*. *The miserable journey of a broken man...* *LISA: The Painful* is available on Steam, Switch, PlayStation and Xbox. Play through the game as much as you can for our discussion; even if you don't complete the game, you're welcome to come to discuss as well as nominate future titles. We will be meeting at Patriot House, a bar on the top floor of Two Embarcadero Center. Look for us in the back patio area! To discuss the meetup, access more information, and keep in touch with other members, join the VGBC Discord: https://discord.gg/t97Bfv6qsF

COWBOY & WESTERN GAMES @ Drake's Dealership / Oakland

Get your holster ready, giddy up on your horse, and get ready for a train robbery!! Were playing Cowboy Western Games!! Its been a year and a half since we did this theme!! We've got a great line up of games coming out! Sam will be running [COLT EXPRESS](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJR-Mq3Ci9I). Wherein you play a bandit robbing a train at the same time as other bandits, and your goal is to become the richest outlaw of the Old West. Choose your moves one at a time along with other players, then reveal how your actions happen in a spaghetti western cinematic reveal!! A memorable game that has a 3D model train board! Mike will be hosting [OREGON TRAIL: THE ULTIMATE TREK](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj8CYjaoWPY). Play as a member of a family travelling west in this difficult survival game. Snakes, fording rivers, and of course dysentery are the things you will face. Can you survive the great treck! This have a new stand alone expansion for the Oregon trail series that can be mixed with the old game and adds complexity and fun. Hetul will host [SPIRIT ISLAND](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAXQfGHhPAA). Play as indigenous gods who must murder the ever multiplying colonizers before they ruin and destroy your land. Use lightning, fire, tsunami's, and the forces of nature to thwart the marauding invaders and save your people! Gabi will be hosting [BANG! ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcanu6cwfxc)A game of deduction and murder. Play as either a secret outlaw or working for the sheriff. Find other members on your secret team and murder the opposing ones before they find you out. A truly classic game of shooting and fun! So far, games that will be there are: POKER - texas hold em and other variations COLT EXPRESS + expansions--- cinematic train robbing at its finest SPIRIT ISLAND --- indigenous gods killing colonizing white people BANG! + expansions --- bandits vs the sherriff social deduction DICE TOWN --- make the best hand of poker dice AZUL --- place beautiful tiles in this mexi-inspired game THE GRIZZLED --- WW1 co-op CHRONONAUGHTS: EARLY AMERICANS -- rewrite American history SKULL --- ancient push your luck game from Mexico FIREFLY FLUXX --- traverse the verse and find +many more games to be added! Check back soon! Click the name of the linked games above to learn more about each game being hosted. \*\*\*This meetup begins at 6pm with games usually beginning at 6:30/7ish. If you arrive after that, know that you may have to wait around a bit for a new round of gaming to begin. Please bring ANY games you like (even off theme ones) and feel free to invite friends! Friends First. Games Always.

Sandbox Socials: A VR Experience (IRL Party)

Welcome to an IRL party filled with VR experiences For only $20, your purchase includes entry, one free VR experience, and one free food menu item at Sandbox VR Emeryville. Drinks sold separately The events typically run from 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM, featuring live music, exclusive team prizes, and the chance to compete against other groups. It’s a great way to mingle, enjoy themed bites, and try out popular VR worlds like *Stranger Thing*s and *Squid Game*s Reserve tickets for the specified date as early as possible. Tickets are limited. https://sandboxvr.com/checkout/sandbox-socials

Play Go and Socialize

Visit our Japan Center Go Club and play Go with others. We are open every Friday 4-8pm with more times coming soon.

Board Game Playtesting at Dogpatch Games (San Francisco)

Welcome to the Golden Gate Gamemakers' board game playtesting event at Dogpatch Games in San Francisco! We meet last Thursdays 6pm-10pm. We are a community of tabletop game designers & board game fanatics who meet monthly at Dogpatch Games (1095 Tennessee St. in San Francisco's Dogpatch district) to playtest each other's prototypes, provide feedback, help each other get published, and most importantly... have fun! Whether you’re game is days away from Kickstarter, or just ideas on a napkin, or you just want to hangout and playtest other prototypes (we LOVE playtesters!)…all are welcome! A few notes if this is your first time joining us: \- Our goal is to provide a community around creating new games\. Every designer will get their prototype to the table\. We give everyone the chance to play games and get their game played\. \- Each designer gets equal time\, which is about one hour\. This includes rules explanations\, gameplay\, and time for feedback\. \- Please arrive on time if you have a game to playtest\. At the beginning of the night each designer will pitch their game to the group\, then breakout into smaller groups\. If you arrive and playtesting has already begun\, we will try to accommodate you later in the evening\. \- If your game requires more than one hour\, or requires a player count of 6 or more\, please contact us ahead of time so we can make arrangements\. \- Please stay for as long as you can to playtest others’ games\. \- When you arrive\, please check in with the cashier and inform them you’re with the San Francisco Board Game Designers\. Dogpatch Games charges customers an hourly fee \(monthly subscriptions are available\)\, but we have negotiated **a flat rate of $12 per person you'll need to pay for the evening**. \- Dogpatch Games does not yet sell food or drink\, but outside food is very welcomed\. There are many great options within a couple blocks\. \- Street parking is readily available nearby\. Or take BART to the Powell Street station and transfer to San Francisco Muni “T”\-line and take that eastbound to 20th & 3rd Ave stop\. Dogpatch Games is then one block away\. \- Please no “blind playtesting”\. You must teach your game yourself and not require playtesters to read rules during the event\. \- This is an event for playtesting your game and gathering feedback\, and not promoting your upcoming Kickstarter campaign\. \- Reach out to Phil Schwarzmann \(phillip\.schwarzmann@gmail\.com\) or for any questions\. Looking forward to seeing you there!! Phil [See GGG's full code of conduct here.](https://goldengategamemakers.com/Code_Of_Conduct/) Up-to-date details and our many other events can be found at [meetup.com/playgoldengate](meetup.com/playgoldengate)

Hodl Up, the Bitcoin Mining Game

Let's have fun together while learning more about Bitcoin. Travel the time chain from the Genesis block in 2009 through 2140 when the last bitcoin - ever - is finally mined. Holdl Up is the most popular Bitcoin board game in the history of Bitcoin. Come & see why! We'll go over how to play but here's something to look at: https://www.freemarketkids.com/pages/hodl-up

Board Games at Upcider

Ordering a drink/food item is required. Our hosts are gracious enough to allow us to use their space; we should reciprocate accordingly by supporting their business. **Food & Drinks x Board Games** Join us for a casual evening of board games at Upcider. Whether you've been playing for years or just want to try something new, all are welcome. **Event Details:** * **Date:** Every Saturday * **Time:** Start at 6:00 PM. End time is open-ended. * **Location:** Upcider (1160 Polk St, 2nd floor) **What to Expect:** * We play whatever board games members bring. Recent games have included Avalon, Bang, Codenames, Exploding Kittens. You're encouraged to bring any games you'd like to share :) * We also have a WhatsApp group for coordination. Ask an existing member during the event to be added to the group. Look forward to some relaxed game time with everyone.

Game Dev Coworking

Come hang out, chat, and work on your projects at the MADE's new space in downtown Oakland!

Showcase Showdown

**WIKI:** https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Showcase_Showdown # Showcase Showdown 2nd & 4th Fridays Showcase Showdown is an indie game showcase and fighting game tourney featuring Smash Melee competition. * **WHEN: 2**nd and 4th Fridays at [Noisebridge](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Noisebridge "Noisebridge") at 7pm-12am. * **WHAT:** Play indie games showcases & competitive games like [Super Smash Brothers Melee](https://www.noisebridge.net/index.php?title=Super_Smash_Brothers_Melee&action=edit&redlink=1 "Super Smash Brothers Melee (page does not exist)"). * It is part of our [Fighting Game Fridays](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Category:Fighting_Game_Fridays "Category:Fighting Game Fridays") alternating with [School of Melee](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/School_of_Melee "School of Melee") 1st and 4th Fridays. * It started as Noisebridge's first [GDC](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/GDC "GDC") IndieSmash event in 2026. * **WHERE:** [Noisebridge](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Noisebridge "Noisebridge") Hackerspace, [272](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/272 "272") Capp St. San Francisco, CA * **COST:** **FREE!** Noisebridge runs on donations and 24 hour access card memberships. # Indie Games Showcases * **GAMERS:** Do you want to see the next generation of games being showcased and playtested? * **DEVS"** Do you have a game in the works or released that you'd like to share? ## GAMERS COME PLAY THE NEXT WAVE We have a wide variety of exciting new games in development or recently released for you to try! * Meet the developers and share your playtesting feedback to help shape the future of gaming. ## DEVS COME SHOW YOUR HARD WORK We are seeking games to show so get in touch and show up with your games to share! * We can help you set up your demo station and promotional materials to help attendees play, wishlist, give feedback and buy your game. * Come to [Gamebridge](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Gamebridge "Gamebridge") Wednesdays and we'll set you up. * Introduce yourself on our [Discord](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Discord "Discord") #games channel and tell us about the game you want to showcase and what promo material and setup you plan to have. # Competitive Game Tournaments ## Smash Melee Tourney Smash Melee is our founding game tourney that we began with and will continue every event. ## Halo We are planning a Halo tourney soon with some folks volunteering to do that. ## Street Fighter & Marvel VS Capcom Street Fighter games are at the roots of the fighting game community and we play these games too. ## Soul Calibur A tale of souls and swords, the soul still burns from our days with the Dreamcast. * We would like to have a Soul Calibur 6 tournament soon. * We could play console Calibur games if we get the right set of consoles and discs or figure out how to get them. ## Aether A newer kind of fighting game. ## Skull Girls A really artistic and cool fighting game. ## Bring them blue sparks! Suggest a game Do you have a game you'd like to arrange to play at Showcase Showdown?

Game Night at Armistice

Join us for great beer and quality board games every Thursday evening at Armistice Brewing Company from 6 to 9. I'll have a selection of games from the vast library ready to teach. No experience required! It's free to play, but please support the brewery and amazing staff by buying something while you're there. Message me (Stephen) if you have any questions. GAME ON!