Golden Gate Gamemakers

Whether you're a Meetup member or no, feel free to join! No RSVP required.

Calling all local game designers and cardboard enthusiasts!
New designers and interested players of any skill level welcome.

Bring your rough prototypes, rules drafts, hand drawn boards and cards to get them out in front of fellow gamers. Or just bring yourself and a willingness to give some experiments a try!

This is a relaxed space to get concepts out of our heads onto the table and get feedback on what seems to work, what doesn't, and bounce ideas around.
Don't expect polished, publisher complete games.

This event is a monthly deadline and opportunity to force myself and anyone interested to get that next iteration tweaked or rules draft done, and to of course have fun!

We meet every second Saturday of the month!

Come by Game Kastle Redwood City to playtest some games in development!

It's a relaxed chance to try new board games and card games, get feedback on your own prototypes, and get advice on the games industry. New designers and interested players welcome!

Please be courteous to other designers and stay to test their games if you are bringing your prototype to be tested. If you are bringing a prototype game, try to comment below with a quick blurb including player count and time, and when you think you might arrive at GMKV.

ex. "Ticket to Ride is a lightweight game about building train routes. 2-5 players, 30-60 minutes"

Point of contact and organizer: Andrew and John Brieger

Kids are welcome, though some games played will not be age-friendly for children.

Come to Victory Point Cafe in Berkeley to playtest some games in development! This event is twice a month, First Wednesdays and Third Mondays, and exist as two separate listings on our meetup.

This is a relaxed chance to try new board / card / tabletop games, get feedback on your own prototypes, and get advice on the game industry. Designers and interested players welcome, no experience needed.

Please be courteous to other designers and stay to test their games if you are bringing your own prototype to be tested.

Drop in any time, and leave when you'd like. RSVPing by using the Attend button through Meetup is appreciated but not required (we regularly get 15-20 attendees).

Point of contact and organizer: Velgus and Glenn

• COST - Participants may pay the regular $12/person reserved gaming fee or waive it by buying at least two items from the cafe. Pay or start a tab at the front counter upon entering.
• PARKING - Street meters should be free from 6pm onwards. There is free street parking on the street behind the venue and on surrounding streets during the day and evening.
• BART - Downtown Berkeley BART station is a straight 8-minute walk away.