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Let's Play "SANABI"
Sat, May 16, 7:30 PMFor this month's game we are playing the bionic platformer, "**SANABI**." From the developer: *SANABI is an exhilarating stylish dystopian action-platformer. Play as a legendary retired veteran and use your signature prosthetic arm to jump over cliffs and skyscrapers, zip through bullets and traps and defeat powerful enemies.* It is available for Windows and Switch. Play through it this month and we will discuss it on **May 16th**! 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.
Game Night at Lore Speakeasy
Thu, May 14, 1:30 AMEvery Wednesday, we wear cloaks. 🧝♀️⚔️ Lore's weekly game night is your weekly escape into something magical. Meet new friends as you traverse our two speakeasies and find different games to play. This week, we have a special collaboration with a dedicated Blood on the Clocktower group to have several games going in our Main speakeasy. In our Lord of the Rings inspired lounge, our staff transforms into LOTR characters, Bardcore covers of your favorite pop songs fill the air, and expect different tables playing various euro and lighthearted strategy games. Arrive in a full LOTR costume and we'll take $5 off your food and drinks. 👑 Feel free to bring a game you love from home, or discover a new favorite here from our collection. Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just looking for a great night out, there's a seat at the table for you. See you!!!!🍸🎶 📅 Every Wednesday \| 📍 Lore Speakeasy\, Mission District SF 🔗 [www.loresf.com](http://www.loresf.com) \| @lore_speakeasy \| discord\.gg/hAF9UGhejy
Let's Play "Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon"
Sat, May 9, 7:00 PMFor this month's game we are playing the action-adventure game *Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon*. *Long before this trainee of the dark arts would come to be called Bayonetta, she took a fateful journey into the forbidden Avalon Forest. Alongside her was Cheshire, her very first demon, possessing Cereza’s stuffed toy. Play as both Cereza and Cheshire and search through the treacherous forest to look for the power to save Cereza’s mother.* *Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon* is available on Nintendo Switch. 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
Push Your Luck Games @ Hesher's Pizza / Oakland
Tue, May 12, 1:00 AMOur game nights return! We've had quite a few abrupt changes, had to reassess, and now were ready to return to form with new game gurus and a brand new theme!! We are excited to return with a theme weve never formally done before! Get ready to make some tension building decisions as we'll be playing games with a PUSH YOUR LUCK mechanic in them! We've truly got some amazing games coming out! Kaiser and Mike will both be hosting two separate games of **QUACKS OF QUINDLENBURG!** Its an award winning and very unique tile collection game that where your pull random ingredients from your ever growing bag to make your pot bubble, but hopefully not explode! Easy to learn, but hard to master, this is truly unique game and we highly recommend playing if you've never played it. *Learn more [HERE](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/349955/the-quacks-of-quedlinburg-megabox)* Mac will be hosting **POTION EXPLOSION,** another very unique game! Manipulate beautiful colored marbles that move in a descending tray by removing ones to create an explosions. Explosions give you ingredients to drink various potions to gain new abilities. A very innovative and unique take on a Candy Crush style mechanic and a very memorable game! *Learn more [HERE](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/180974/potion-explosion).* Justin will be hosting **BULLET,** where players take on the role of heroines in a far-flung future Earth and use their incredible powers to defend the Earth from evil — as well as from one another! Each heroine's powers manifest in a different form, with players controlling sound, paper, technology, gravity, triangles, and more! Learn more [HERE](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/307305/bullet-love). And Dylan will be hosting **KING OF TOKYO**, a fast pace kaiju inspired monster battler for complete dominance of the city of Tokyo! Attempt to re-roll dice to get better (or worse) results to attack and power up your monster. A great little game created by Richard Garfield, the creator of Magic: the Gathering. Learn more [HERE ](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/70323/king-of-tokyo) Game Roster: QUACKS OF QUINDLENBURG - unique tile collection to make brews POTION EXPLOSION - candy crush with real marbles to make potions BULLET - girls in space with powers fighting KING OF TOKYO - monsters fighting kaiju style for Tokyo dominance INCAN GOLD - find gold with out dying CUIBTOS - race for the glory of the Cube Cup DEEP SEA ADVENTURE - go deeper down without dying FLIP 7 - score cards in front or take a risk and draw NO THANKS - take a card or pay to say "no thanks" +many more *\*\*Our game nights begin at 6 with games usually beginning around 6:30 or 7. Games fill up on a first come first serve basis and we are self organized.* *\*\*If its your first time joining us, just come up and introduce yourself to our tables and we'll make sure you have a game to play.* *\*\*Bring any friends and games you'd like, even if the game isn't on theme! We love people and we love games!* **Friends First. Games Always.**
KublaCon Prime - Board Game Convention and Protospiel
Fri, May 22, 7:00 PM[KublaCon Prime](https://kublacon.com/) board game convention is happening Memorial Day weekend, and with it the KublaCon Protospiel! Join in for 4-days of fun at the Bay Area's largest board game convention. Tabletop Games of All Kinds! * Board, Card, Miniature, Historical, and more! * RPGs and LARPs * D&D, Pathfinder, Starfinder organized play * Seminars and Panels * Paint and Take, Painting Classes * Seminars and Panels * Special Events * Protospiel Playtesting * Vendor Hall * Flea Market * Raffles and Giveaways * Huge Game Library The convention continues non-stop Friday 12pm - Monday 4pm. **COST** \- You MUST have a KublaCon badge to enter the convention\, which can be purchased online in advance or on site as long as the con doesn't sell out\. The Protospiel is a convention event that requires no additional cost\. **Additional Protospiel Information:** Running nearly the whole con in the Harbor Ballroom! The Protospiel is a mostly open format, drop in and out for designers and players anytime. This is an excellent opportunity to try new board / card / tabletop games in development, get feedback on your own prototypes, meet others in the game industry, and learn how games are made, all in a relaxed supportive atmosphere. Designers, publishers, and interested players welcome, no experience needed! This is a popular event! We have had 100 participants in the room at our peak, and are expecting 50+ designers with games of all sorts. Tables are shared among the designers, and if at capacity designers will have to vacate their table after a session so everyone can get their tests in. Designers are expected to give as much as they get and playtest others's games as well. **We are also having several tables dedicated to scheduled playtests** that will appear on the convention schedule, which you can submit on the convention website and search for by selecting the Protospiel category. As an additional incentive to play test games, for each game you test you will get a raffle ticket for a chance to win some fabulous board game prizes! KublaCon Protospiel Team: Scott Caputo, Velgus, and friends. There are special events that run alongside the Protospiel. Check back for more information close to the con.
🐈Kittens in Space LAUNCH PARTY!
Sat, May 9, 9:30 PMJoin us in celebrating the launch of the locally-developed game, Kittens in Space by Dead Alive Games. Kittens in Space is available for [pre-order at Gamescape now.](https://www.gamescapesf.store/product/kittens-in-space-launch-party-5-9-26/4JMG6PIUEHOONJUD3I3X4RKM) Kittens in Space was successfully funded on [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deadalivegames/kittens-in-space)! The Launch Party is free to attend! No RSVP required - show up and enjoy the fun.
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