BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Meetup//Meetup Calendar 1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH NAME:Madison Area Board Games Meetup X-WR-CALNAME:Madison Area Board Games Meetup BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo-outlook/America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:19700308T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:19701101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_316787680@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261020T231443Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T220000 SUMMARY:Blood on the Clocktower - Tuesday Night at the Knight DESCRIPTION:Madison Area Board Games Meetup\nWhat better way to spend a Tu esday night than lying\, betraying and killing those demonic Ravenswood Bl uff townsfolk! Blood on the Clocktower will be played.\n\nNOW OFFICIALLY E VERY WEEK!\n\nNote this is a cross post with the [Blood on the Clocktower - Madison WI Facebook group.](https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloodonthecl ocktowermadisonwi)\n\nAlso https://discord.gg/BWeAG7pWu3\n\nRSVPing here o r there or anywhere isn't necessarily required but it will help us get an idea of potential head count (body count?)\n\nThere's typically multiple c opies of the game brought so we can accommodate 2 groups (7 - 17 1/2ish pe ople per game). Games can take anywhere from half hour to an hour and a ha lf. The game is pretty flexible with allowing late arrivals to join a game in progress\, but **please try to be on time!** Rules will be taught for new peoples.\n\n## **About**\n\nBlood on the Clocktower is a recently rele ased and exciting social deduction game similar to Werewolf and Mafia. Bot C is the most innovative take on the formula in years and has rushed to th e forefront of the genre.\n\nBotC builds on its predecessors by giving eve ryone a unique role and ability. There is no player elimination and the fo cus is on solving the puzzle with the limited\, and sometimes incorrect\, information you learn night to night. The townsfolk and their less useful outsiders do not know who is evil but need to find and execute the Demon b efore time runs out. The Demon and their evil minions will work in the sha dows trying to buy enough time for the Demon to kill everyone and claim vi ctory over good.\n\nThis group (Blood on the Clocktower - Madison WI Faceb ook group) is for fans of Blood on the Clocktower in and near Madison\, Wi sconsin. This group will be primarily to organize live games now that the game has officially been released and is available in stores. Discussion o f the game and event summaries are also welcome!\n\nThis group is not affi liated with the Pandemonium Institute\, please see [https://bloodonthecloc ktower.com/](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbloodontheclockt ower.com%2F&h=AT0oAqQk7Y-CSCo_kXWOwRljQOhja9t0O3WrH5_JWFUc8wfUzDyVA88Fe70E 8CF6fcdv5CAUJTLlM7ASGAxxFl-eWByIe1MW_sa9e5gLjM02-Tnepa-VP-TGlf4hdYUCfEFOU5 -uCxS-eghedkcy) for more information about the game including how to get y our own copy.\n\n## **Group rules from the admins**\n\n***\n\n**1\\. Be Ki nd and Courteous**\nBlood on the Clocktower is all about creating a welcom ing environment for a game that has classically been pretty cutthroat. Whi le deception is in the name\, the backstabbing ends when the game does. Tr eat everyone with respect and kindness!\n\n**2\\. No Hate Speech or Bullyi ng**\nBlood on the Clocktower is an inclusive game meant for people of all kinds. Bullying of any kind isn't allowed\, and degrading comments about things like race\, religion\, culture\, sexual orientation\, gender or ide ntity will not be tolerated.\n\n**3\\. No Promotions or Spam**\nSelf-promo tion\, spam and irrelevant links aren't allowed. Posts should be relevant to either Blood on the Clocktower or the ongoing of this group. Advertisem ents or For Sale posts are not allowed.\n\n**4\\. Avoid Last Minute Cancel lations**\nBlood on the Clocktower is a game for between 7 and up to 20 pe ople! The game really shines as it gets into the 10+ people range so be co nsiderate of the folks setting aside time to share in this fun activity an d do not make a habit of no showing. This doesn't apply to last minute add itions\, the more the merrier! BotC also has "Travelers" for folks that ar rive late or need to leave early. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/madison-area-board-games-meetup/event s/316787680/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20260930T231252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T231252Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_316800127@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261020T231443Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T160000 SUMMARY:Geezer Gaming DESCRIPTION:Madison Area Board Games Meetup\nOpen gaming at Noble Knight w ith Retirees but all ages welcome --join us or bring your own!\nNewcomers are always welcome and there's plenty of people who enjoy teaching a new g ame to someone\, so don't be shy if you don't know a game or any games!\n\ nIf there is a game you'd like to get to the table that you're either brin ging or is in the game library\, please mention in the comments below\, an d people can reply if they're interested so we can get a group together ri ght away for your game. Be sure to include how many people you're looking to include in your game\, and a brief description could be helpful.\nYou a re allowed to bring your own food and drink\, or order food to have it del ivered. No alcoholic beverages allowed! They do have snack vending machine s and some beverages for sale as well.\nHave Fun\, Play Games\, Make Frien ds! URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/madison-area-board-games-meetup/event s/316800127/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261001T173739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T173739Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_316257604@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261020T231443Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T214500 SUMMARY:Friday Night Open Gaming at the Knight DESCRIPTION:Madison Area Board Games Meetup\nOpen gaming at Noble Knight-- join us or bring your own! ***PLEASE*** RSVP here on this Event Notificati on if you plan on coming. It helps us plan for you\, and have great games available for you to play. Let us know if you will be late arriving--we wi ll try to save you a spot in one of our games.\n\nNewcomers are always wel come and there's plenty of people who enjoy teaching a new game to someone \, so don't be shy if you don't know a game or any games!\n\nThere's usual ly a wide variety of games being played (think Ra\, Spirit Island\, Medici \, Werewords\, Spirit Island\, Modern Art\, Chardee MacDennis\, High Socie ty\, Spirit Island\, Meat Master\, Tigris & Euphrates\, Eclipse\, Cat Ass Trophy\, Spirit Island\, etc.)\, so you should be able to find one you enj oy.\n\nIf there is a game you'd like to get to the table that you're eithe r bringing or is in the game library\, please mention in the comments belo w\, and people can reply if they're interested so we can get a group toget her right away for your game. Be sure to include how many people you're lo oking to include in your game\, and a brief description could be helpful.\ n\nYou are allowed to bring your own food and drink\, or order food to hav e it delivered. No alcoholic beverages allowed! They do have snack vending machines and some beverages for sale as well.\n\nHave Fun\, Play Games\, Make Friends!\n\nNoble Knight is a great location that has a huge gaming a rea in their store\, a big board game library that is free to use\, and th ey're open until 10pm on Friday nights! PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR GAME F INISHED BY 9:45PM SO YOU HAVE PLENTY OF TIME TO CLEAN UP\, PACK UP AND GET OUT BEFORE 10PM SO EMPLOYEES CAN GO HOME ON TIME!!!\n\nIf you are feeling sick\, please stay home.\n\nCheers!\n\n**Code of Conduct**\n\n1. Gamers c ome from all walks of life and lifestyles. We expect everyone to treat oth ers with respect and understanding. This group is all about creating a wel coming environment. Discrimination\, bullying\, offensive images\, violenc e\, threatening behavior and degrading comments about things like race\, r eligion\, culture\, sexual orientation\, gender or identity will not be to lerated.\n2. Clean up after yourself and keep any gaming space clean for a ll.\n3. Destroy the stereotype of gamers being part of the unwashed masses .\n4. Food and beverages are typically allowed but please check with whoev er's games is being played that they're okay with either food or beverages around their game. BE SURE YOU THROW YOUR GARBAGE AWAY! We've been leavin g way too much trash lately at Noble Knight and store employees are not yo ur maids\, so please don't treat them like that!\n5. Clear off tables of t he games you brought that aren't being played. There's almost always a big metal shelf NK leaves for us to put our game. Hang up your coats and don' t just leave them on gaming tables. There's a coat rack in the back by the tall tables. Don't waste table space!\n6. Clear the aisles whether in the gaming area or in the store front. Find somewhere else to stand if you're having a conversation with someone that's not in the way.\n7. Self-promot ion\, spam and irrelevant links aren't allowed. All posts should be releva nt to this group.\n8. Avoid last minute cancellations and no shows to even ts where there's a wait list (typically non-game store events).\n\n**Donat ions**\nRunning a Meetup group currently costs $300 per year (as of fall o f 2024)! If you enjoy this group and the events\, please consider donating \, even a small amount to help support the group!\n\nDonations can be made directly to Ben or Mark either in person or contacting them for PayPal or Venmo link\, or by making a donation directly through Meetup\, through th e Pledge link (note that Pledge does take a percentage so donating through other means is preferred). Any excess donations made during the year will be turned into delicious treats\, beverages and/or BBQ goodness for the g roup to enjoy! URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/madison-area-board-games-meetup/event s/316257604/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20260824T180105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T180105Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_313959850@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261020T231443Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T143000 SUMMARY:Queerly Madison Board Game March Meetup DESCRIPTION:Madison Area Board Games Meetup\nJoin us on the **4th Saturday of every month** for the Queerly Madison Board Game Meetup! We gather at the **Outreach LGBTQ+ Center\, Suite 104**\, from **12:30 PM – 4:30 PM** to play board games\, card games\, RPGs\, and more.\n\n**Directions:** Wh en you enter the building\, doors will be unlocked. **If you have issues g etting inside\, please text Madison at 608-228-8459.** **Outreach is on th e left**. Continue down the hallway to **Suite 104**\, which will be on yo ur right.\n\nThis group is open to **LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies** loo king to connect\, have fun\, and enjoy a welcoming\, inclusive space. All types of games are welcome—strategy\, storytelling\, or family-style gam es.\n\nWe are committed to creating a **safe\, respectful environment**. B igotry\, racism\, sizeism\, ageism\, homophobia\, and transphobia will **n ot be tolerated**. Please respect everyone’s **pronouns** and personal b oundaries.\n\nFor more info: [https://linktr.ee/queerlymadisonboardgamemee tup](https://linktr.ee/queerlymadisonboardgamemeetup) URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/madison-area-board-games-meetup/event s/313959850/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20260326T140427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T140427Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_316855663@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261020T231443Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T170000 SUMMARY:Sunday Late Morning\, Afternoonish & Early Evening Board Gaming @ The Knight DESCRIPTION:Madison Area Board Games Meetup\nOpen gaming at Noble Knight-- join us or bring your own! ***PLEASE*** RSVP here on this Event Notificati on if you plan on coming. It helps us plan for you\, and have great games available for you to play. Let us know if you will be late arriving--we wi ll try to save you a spot in one of our games.\n\nNewcomers are always wel come and there's plenty of people who enjoy teaching a new game to someone \, so don't be shy if you don't know a game or any games!\n\nYou are allow ed to bring your own food and drink\, or order food to have it delivered. No alcoholic beverages allowed! They do have snack vending machines and so me beverages for sale as well.\n\nHave Fun\, Play Games\, Make Friends!\n\ nIf you are feeling sick\, please stay home.\n\nCheers!\n\n**Code of Condu ct**\n\n1. Gamers come from all walks of life and lifestyles. We expect ev eryone to treat others with respect and understanding. This group is all a bout creating a welcoming environment. Discrimination\, bullying\, offensi ve images\, violence\, threatening behavior and degrading comments about t hings like race\, religion\, culture\, sexual orientation\, gender or iden tity will not be tolerated.\n2. Clean up after yourself and keep any gamin g space clean for all.\n3. Destroy the stereotype of gamers being part of the unwashed masses.\n4. Food and beverages are typically allowed but plea se check with whoever's games is being played that they're okay with eithe r food or beverages around their game. BE SURE YOU THROW YOUR GARBAGE AWAY ! We've been leaving way too much trash lately at Noble Knight and store e mployees are not your maids\, so please don't treat them like that!\n5. Cl ear off tables of the games you brought that aren't being played. There's almost always a big metal shelf NK leaves for us to put our game. Hang up your coats and don't just leave them on gaming tables. There's a coat rack in the back by the tall tables. Don't waste table space!\n6. Clear the ai sles whether in the gaming area or in the store front. Find somewhere else to stand if you're having a conversation with someone that's not in the w ay.\n7. Self-promotion\, spam and irrelevant links aren't allowed. All pos ts should be relevant to this group.\n8. Avoid last minute cancellations a nd no shows to events where there's a wait list (typically non-game store events). URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/madison-area-board-games-meetup/event s/316855663/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261005T161205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T161205Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_317053063@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261020T231443Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T170000 SUMMARY:Vampire Demos @ Noble Knight DESCRIPTION:Madison Area Board Games Meetup\n**vv Now With More New Player Flavor! vv**\n\nJoin the [Madison VTES group](https://www.facebook.com/gr oups/2970267056580125)\, and some new faces\, for an afternoon of casual p lay\, trading & demos at Noble Knight Games.\n\n[Vampire: the Eternal Stru ggle](https://boardgamegeek.com/.../2122/vampire-eternal-struggle) (VTES f or short) is a multi-player collectable card game\, based on the award-win ning Vampire: the Masquerade / World of Darkness role playing universe\, i n which players take on the role of ancient vampires known as a Methuselah s.\n\nConsidered mere legend by many\, Methuselahs rule everything from th e shadows\, engaging in an eons-long Machiavellian conflict that encompass es political\, social\, and even physical warfare. The struggle is won or lost based on the actions taken by your minions – younger vampires who u nknowingly do your bidding. In this way\, the game can allow for deep and immersive storytelling as your minions purchase equipment\, hire retainers \, even suggest legislative changes to vampiric society\, all in the servi ce of your dark plots.\n\n[Vampire the Eternal Struggle](https://www.vekn. net/what-is-v-tes) is the second card game designed by Richard Garfield (d esigner of Magic the Gathering\, Netrunner\, and others). It was created i n 1994 to avoid some of the flaws that Garfield found in Magic. It also ha s a multiplayer gameplay experience more in keeping with a boardgame than a traditional card game – VTES is a circular elimination-style game play ed by 2-5 Methuselahs and games can last up to 2 hours.\n\nIf you’ve dem oed with us before\, haven’t played in ages\, love the gothic / punk the mes of the 90s or are just looking for something new - we’d love to see you.\n\nIf you've never played before or you haven't played in years\, we' d love to meet you. Details on [game play](https://youtu.be/wZ-HUkwEUZk?si =WYTRbvU2u0ae_vl3) can be found here.\n\n*We are fully-stocked\, so please let me know if you're interested in purchasing any starter decks or singl es.*\n\nLook for our demo boxes at these local Madison game stores:\n\\- L aughing Dragon Tavern\n\\- Misty Mountain Games\n\\- Noble Knight Games\n\ \- Pegasus Games\n\\- Gamer's Library\n\\- Roll Play\n\n*The game does con tain some adult themes that might not be appropriate for children.* URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/madison-area-board-games-meetup/event s/317053063/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261019T210730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T210730Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_316889103@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261020T231443Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T220000 SUMMARY:Blood on the Clocktower - Tuesday Night at the Knight DESCRIPTION:Madison Area Board Games Meetup\nWhat better way to spend a Tu esday night than lying\, betraying and killing those demonic Ravenswood Bl uff townsfolk! Blood on the Clocktower will be played.\n\nNOW OFFICIALLY E VERY WEEK!\n\nNote this is a cross post with the [Blood on the Clocktower - Madison WI Facebook group.](https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloodonthecl ocktowermadisonwi)\n\nAlso https://discord.gg/BWeAG7pWu3\n\nRSVPing here o r there or anywhere isn't necessarily required but it will help us get an idea of potential head count (body count?)\n\nThere's typically multiple c opies of the game brought so we can accommodate 2 groups (7 - 17 1/2ish pe ople per game). Games can take anywhere from half hour to an hour and a ha lf. The game is pretty flexible with allowing late arrivals to join a game in progress\, but **please try to be on time!** Rules will be taught for new peoples.\n\n## **About**\n\nBlood on the Clocktower is a recently rele ased and exciting social deduction game similar to Werewolf and Mafia. Bot C is the most innovative take on the formula in years and has rushed to th e forefront of the genre.\n\nBotC builds on its predecessors by giving eve ryone a unique role and ability. There is no player elimination and the fo cus is on solving the puzzle with the limited\, and sometimes incorrect\, information you learn night to night. The townsfolk and their less useful outsiders do not know who is evil but need to find and execute the Demon b efore time runs out. The Demon and their evil minions will work in the sha dows trying to buy enough time for the Demon to kill everyone and claim vi ctory over good.\n\nThis group (Blood on the Clocktower - Madison WI Faceb ook group) is for fans of Blood on the Clocktower in and near Madison\, Wi sconsin. This group will be primarily to organize live games now that the game has officially been released and is available in stores. Discussion o f the game and event summaries are also welcome!\n\nThis group is not affi liated with the Pandemonium Institute\, please see [https://bloodonthecloc ktower.com/](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbloodontheclockt ower.com%2F&h=AT0oAqQk7Y-CSCo_kXWOwRljQOhja9t0O3WrH5_JWFUc8wfUzDyVA88Fe70E 8CF6fcdv5CAUJTLlM7ASGAxxFl-eWByIe1MW_sa9e5gLjM02-Tnepa-VP-TGlf4hdYUCfEFOU5 -uCxS-eghedkcy) for more information about the game including how to get y our own copy.\n\n## **Group rules from the admins**\n\n***\n\n**1\\. Be Ki nd and Courteous**\nBlood on the Clocktower is all about creating a welcom ing environment for a game that has classically been pretty cutthroat. Whi le deception is in the name\, the backstabbing ends when the game does. Tr eat everyone with respect and kindness!\n\n**2\\. No Hate Speech or Bullyi ng**\nBlood on the Clocktower is an inclusive game meant for people of all kinds. Bullying of any kind isn't allowed\, and degrading comments about things like race\, religion\, culture\, sexual orientation\, gender or ide ntity will not be tolerated.\n\n**3\\. No Promotions or Spam**\nSelf-promo tion\, spam and irrelevant links aren't allowed. Posts should be relevant to either Blood on the Clocktower or the ongoing of this group. Advertisem ents or For Sale posts are not allowed.\n\n**4\\. Avoid Last Minute Cancel lations**\nBlood on the Clocktower is a game for between 7 and up to 20 pe ople! The game really shines as it gets into the 10+ people range so be co nsiderate of the folks setting aside time to share in this fun activity an d do not make a habit of no showing. This doesn't apply to last minute add itions\, the more the merrier! BotC also has "Travelers" for folks that ar rive late or need to leave early. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/madison-area-board-games-meetup/event s/316889103/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261007T232104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T232104Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_316899031@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261020T231443Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T160000 SUMMARY:Geezer Gaming DESCRIPTION:Madison Area Board Games Meetup\nOpen gaming at Noble Knight w ith Retirees but all ages welcome --join us or bring your own!\nNewcomers are always welcome and there's plenty of people who enjoy teaching a new g ame to someone\, so don't be shy if you don't know a game or any games!\n\ nIf there is a game you'd like to get to the table that you're either brin ging or is in the game library\, please mention in the comments below\, an d people can reply if they're interested so we can get a group together ri ght away for your game. Be sure to include how many people you're looking to include in your game\, and a brief description could be helpful.\nYou a re allowed to bring your own food and drink\, or order food to have it del ivered. No alcoholic beverages allowed! They do have snack vending machine s and some beverages for sale as well.\nHave Fun\, Play Games\, Make Frien ds! URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/madison-area-board-games-meetup/event s/316899031/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261008T174135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T174135Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_316257605@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261020T231443Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T214500 SUMMARY:Friday Night Open Gaming at the Knight DESCRIPTION:Madison Area Board Games Meetup\nOpen gaming at Noble Knight-- join us or bring your own! ***PLEASE*** RSVP here on this Event Notificati on if you plan on coming. It helps us plan for you\, and have great games available for you to play. Let us know if you will be late arriving--we wi ll try to save you a spot in one of our games.\n\nNewcomers are always wel come and there's plenty of people who enjoy teaching a new game to someone \, so don't be shy if you don't know a game or any games!\n\nThere's usual ly a wide variety of games being played (think Ra\, Spirit Island\, Medici \, Werewords\, Spirit Island\, Modern Art\, Chardee MacDennis\, High Socie ty\, Spirit Island\, Meat Master\, Tigris & Euphrates\, Eclipse\, Cat Ass Trophy\, Spirit Island\, etc.)\, so you should be able to find one you enj oy.\n\nIf there is a game you'd like to get to the table that you're eithe r bringing or is in the game library\, please mention in the comments belo w\, and people can reply if they're interested so we can get a group toget her right away for your game. Be sure to include how many people you're lo oking to include in your game\, and a brief description could be helpful.\ n\nYou are allowed to bring your own food and drink\, or order food to hav e it delivered. No alcoholic beverages allowed! They do have snack vending machines and some beverages for sale as well.\n\nHave Fun\, Play Games\, Make Friends!\n\nNoble Knight is a great location that has a huge gaming a rea in their store\, a big board game library that is free to use\, and th ey're open until 10pm on Friday nights! PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR GAME F INISHED BY 9:45PM SO YOU HAVE PLENTY OF TIME TO CLEAN UP\, PACK UP AND GET OUT BEFORE 10PM SO EMPLOYEES CAN GO HOME ON TIME!!!\n\nIf you are feeling sick\, please stay home.\n\nCheers!\n\n**Code of Conduct**\n\n1. Gamers c ome from all walks of life and lifestyles. We expect everyone to treat oth ers with respect and understanding. This group is all about creating a wel coming environment. Discrimination\, bullying\, offensive images\, violenc e\, threatening behavior and degrading comments about things like race\, r eligion\, culture\, sexual orientation\, gender or identity will not be to lerated.\n2. Clean up after yourself and keep any gaming space clean for a ll.\n3. Destroy the stereotype of gamers being part of the unwashed masses .\n4. Food and beverages are typically allowed but please check with whoev er's games is being played that they're okay with either food or beverages around their game. BE SURE YOU THROW YOUR GARBAGE AWAY! We've been leavin g way too much trash lately at Noble Knight and store employees are not yo ur maids\, so please don't treat them like that!\n5. Clear off tables of t he games you brought that aren't being played. There's almost always a big metal shelf NK leaves for us to put our game. Hang up your coats and don' t just leave them on gaming tables. There's a coat rack in the back by the tall tables. Don't waste table space!\n6. Clear the aisles whether in the gaming area or in the store front. Find somewhere else to stand if you're having a conversation with someone that's not in the way.\n7. Self-promot ion\, spam and irrelevant links aren't allowed. All posts should be releva nt to this group.\n8. Avoid last minute cancellations and no shows to even ts where there's a wait list (typically non-game store events).\n\n**Donat ions**\nRunning a Meetup group currently costs $300 per year (as of fall o f 2024)! If you enjoy this group and the events\, please consider donating \, even a small amount to help support the group!\n\nDonations can be made directly to Ben or Mark either in person or contacting them for PayPal or Venmo link\, or by making a donation directly through Meetup\, through th e Pledge link (note that Pledge does take a percentage so donating through other means is preferred). Any excess donations made during the year will be turned into delicious treats\, beverages and/or BBQ goodness for the g roup to enjoy! URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/madison-area-board-games-meetup/event s/316257605/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20260824T180107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T180107Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_316925500@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261020T231443Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T235900 SUMMARY:Halloween Party - Board Games\, Lawn Games and BBQ at Ben's DESCRIPTION:Madison Area Board Games Meetup\n**Very important please read all before signing up!!! (dog and cat allergies beware)**\n\nHalloween\, B oard Games\, Lawn Games\, and BBQing to celebrate the extra spooky holiday . Costumes encouraged but not required!\n\nI'll have my smoker going with some brisket and those boneless chicken thighs again! You're welcome to br ing spooky foods/beverages to pass around\, or if you can't decide what to bring and really want to contribute\, I'm accepting cash donations. If yo u do plan to bring something delicious please post in the comments so we d on't have 15 desserts again!\n\nI have a couple of lawn games including Co rnhole (Bag Toss)\, Skittle Scatter (Molkky)\, Kubb (Viking Clash)\, and L adder Ball (Golf Ball Numchuks) but feel free to bring any games you want to get to the lawn as well.\n\nI also have several dozen spooky board game s and there's usually 2-7 games being played at a time. Feel free to bring any spooky games you want to get to the table.\n\nMy 2 spooky dog roommat es Muff Damon and Woofie Goldberg AND 2 cat roommates Dolly Purrton and Pa w McCatney will also be attending\, but aren't allowed to play board games nor lawn games\, so don't even try it! So if you're allergic to spooky do gs/cats or don't like dogs/cats\, or don't like dogs/cats that aren't allo wed to play board games\, or are allergic to spooky\, then don't come.\n\n This will be located on the far southwest side of Madison in the Glacier R idge neighborhood\; close to McKee road and Maple Grove drive\, and a coup le of blocks from Country Grove Park\; in the state of Wisconsin. I'll sen d out the address closer to the event day.\n\nCheers! URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/madison-area-board-games-meetup/event s/316925500/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261010T173705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T173705Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.meetup.com/madison-area-board-games-meetup/even ts/ical/ X-WR-CALNAME:Madison Area Board Games Meetup END:VCALENDAR