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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.
54 Hours of Non-Stop Werewolf at Kublacon
Sat, May 23, 1:00 AMLook forward to non-stop WW at Kublacon [(must purchase badge](https://register.cardboardevents.com/kublacon-game-convention/2026/main-registration) $110 for Fri - Mon badge). Here's what you need to know... **WHERE?** * We are in room 7052 and 8052, in the main hotel, same as previous years. They are opposite side of the building from elevators. **WHEN?** * Boardgames all day, Werewolf all night ( 6pm-3am Fri, Sat, Sun ) * Games do not have a specific start time. They will start shortly after previous game ends. Average big game is 90 minutes, but feel free to cycle between rooms to maximize play time. **HOW?** * Drop-in only. No sign-ups (other than to show enthusiasm). * You must be in room during headcount to join the next game. Once mod has built a deck it is too late to join that game. **WHO is moderating?** Come to play and enjoy yourself, but no offers to moderate please. Kubla does not want anyone to moderate other than Aaron, Everett, Jess, Nat, Rob, Squared, Tim, Ben. *** **KUBLA INFO** KublaCon is the West Coast's largest gaming convention, with thousands of guests, across 2 hotels, and endless non-stop gaming FUN! Running from Fri 11am to Mon at 5pm, you'll experience a huge choice of games from board games, to RPGs, to LARPs, to tournaments, to vendor halls, to miniatures painting classes, to flea markets, to special events of all sorts! All the info you need is at http://www.kublacon.com/
SF Board Gaymers Meetup (in Dogpatch)
Sat, Jun 13, 8:00 PM\*\*\* We are returning to our regular 2nd Saturday schedule \*\*\* All genders and sexualities are welcome at our meetup; we are an inclusive community. As we have been for a while lately, we will be meeting in San Francisco at Dogpatch Games in - surprise surprise - Dogpatch. Dogpatch Games is very close to a MUNI stop. They have a large game library we can use but feel free to bring a game if there is something you particularly want to play. We have a well ventilated garage space, some side walk tables, and some indoor tables reserved for our group. There will be a $15 after tax fee for the 5 hour window regardless of when you show up, which is a discount from their normal rate if you are there for over 3 hours. After the event is officially over at 6PM you can keep hanging out / playing games if you like at the store's standard hourly rate. Some of us usually get dinner afterwards. Be there or be square!
Open Board Gaming !
Fri, May 15, 2:00 AMWe play and teach games every Thursday [at](https://www.itsyourmoveoakland.com/)[ Its Your Move Games](https://www.itsyourmoveoakland.com/clubs) until 11pm. The cost is $5. Drop in any time from 7:00pm to 10:30pm or so and you're sure to find something to play! Bring your games from home or use any of the games from our extensive used game library. We often have many tables going on at once for lots of variety. The earlier part of the evening is ideal for families with kids. We play all sorts of board games and card games on Thursday nights, but also: We are at[ 7th West](https://www.7thwest.com/) Every Wednesday night with a nice sized board game library. There is no cover charge there and they have Pin Ball machines a great menu and a large patio for smoking. Got a favorite game you'd like to find others to play? Bring it along! Let us know in advance if possible so we can help with recruiting players. In addition to these Thursday Meetups and the ones linked above, there are yet more game-specific events for adults and youth over the course of each week, including Scrabble, youth Pathfinder, youth chess and youth Go classes/play, so check out our full schedule here (http://www.meetup.com/oaklandgames/pages/Event_schedule/). There's more to come, so be sure to stay in touch! We request a donation of $3 to help offset the cost of keeping the store open so late every Friday. Hope to see you soon! \-\- Chris Specker and Will Kreber \(owner/managers\)
Board Game Playtesting at Dogpatch Games (San Francisco)
Fri, May 29, 1:00 AMWelcome 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)
Learn & Play Thursdays - Board Game Meetup
Fri, May 15, 1:30 AMTired of watching an hour long video to play a game? Come to one of our Learn & Play meetups where a dedicated teacher will teach the game and assist with rules and strategy throughout. Our learn to plays are a great way to meet some new friends and try out a game in a zero stress environment! **NOTE:** Seats are limited due to teacher capacity, please sign up at [https://www.dogpatch.games/lapevents](https://www.dogpatch.games/lapevents) **Signing up on MeetUp does not guarantee a slot.**
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