BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Meetup//Meetup Calendar 1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH NAME:Queens Board Gamers Group X-WR-CALNAME:Queens Board Gamers Group BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo-outlook/America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:19700308T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:19701101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_316786979@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261020T171315Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T220000 SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Weekly Game Night - Forest Hills Edition DESCRIPTION:Queens Board Gamers Group\n**\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*PLEASE NO TE\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\***\n\n***\\*\\* In order to support Cobblestones for letting us use their space\, there is a $15 minimum food/drink order per person.\\*\\****\n\nWe're a friendly group of gamers that play everyth ing from Carcassonne & Ticket to Ride to Wingspan & heavier Eurogames! If you don't recognize the games\, don't worry\, everyone is happy to teach n ew players the rules. And feel free to bring your own board games if you w ish. Between all of us\, there's usually a large selection of games to cho ose from.\n\nIn order to support our awesome\, not-too-loud\, well-lit ven ue\, each person must purchase something to eat or a few drinks.\n\n***\\* \\*\\*Again\, there is a $15 minimum per person.****\\*\\*\\*\\*\\**\n\nWe always welcome new people & we're all here to have fun\, but we do have a few ground rules that we ask everyone to be aware of:\n\n* Treat everyone in the group with respect & do not discriminate. Some of us "trash talk" when we play\, but it's all in good fun & in the spirit of gaming.\n* This is a restaurant/bar so accidents are bound to happen. However\, if you're responsible for ruining someone else's game by spilling a beverage or foo d on it\, the right thing to do is to offer to purchase a new copy for the m. Some of the games we bring are out of print so please treat every board game with respect.\n* If a game is accidentally ruined by a staff member\ , everyone at the table should pitch in to buy a new one for the owner. Mo re often than not\, this comes to about $10/person or less\, so in our opi nion it isn't too much to ask for.\n\n\\*\\*\\*\n\nThanks everyone & see y ou on Tuesday night! URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/queens-board-gamers-group/events/3167 86979/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20260930T221616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T221616Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_316819571@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261020T171315Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T020000 SUMMARY:Thursday Game Night @ Astoria Food Pantry DESCRIPTION:Queens Board Gamers Group\nWe play all sorts of board games\, from light party games to heavy euros\, and have a permanent collection at the pantry including staples such as 7 wonders\, catan\, everdell\, etc. People are more than welcome to bring their own games or run RPG campaigns as well!\n\nWe typically host around 15-20 people with 3-5 games running at a time. We can't guarantee you getting into a game if you arrive too la te\, but will do our best to get you into a game. hard start time at 7:15p m and usually around 11pm\, but can and do go later depending on demand.\n \nThe location is a non-profit food pantry that runs solely on donations f rom the public. **We do not require a donation to play\, but strongly enco urage it** as the pantry is very generous in letting us use the space week ly for years now.\n\nIt's OK to bring food or drinks to the venue. Please respect the games and keep them clean if you are eating. This location doe s not have food to purchase\, but we sometimes have snacks\, and have plen ty of great restaurants in the vicinity. Alcohol is allowed\, but we ask y ou to limit yourself out of respect to everyone.\n\n**Masks are required a nd provided by the pantry to protect those with weakened immune systems.** URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/queens-board-gamers-group/events/3168 19571/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261002T225225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T225225Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_316841613@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261020T171315Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T190000 SUMMARY:Boardgames at Flushing Hyatt@ 1pm DESCRIPTION:Queens Board Gamers Group\n133-42 39th Avenue\, Flushing\, NY 11354\, United States of America\n\nhttps://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-place/en-U S/nyczf-hyatt-place-flushing-laguardia-airport\n\nRSVP'ing early will make it easier for everyone to coordinate game starts as many of the games we play can be quite lengthy. Indicating an accurate arrival time in the comm ents will also help everyone else plan. If there is any particular game yo u are interested in\, please bring it up in the comments so that someone c an prepare to bring and/or teach it.\n\nTo find us\, enter the lobby\, and head straight back to the tables in the rear. Look for games. We kindly a sk everyone buy a drink or a food item to keep management happy with our p resence. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/queens-board-gamers-group/events/3168 41613/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261004T171019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T171019Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_317055452@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261020T171315Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T200000 SUMMARY:Sunday Board Game 1 PM ā€” Strategy\, Eurogames\, Family & Party G ames! DESCRIPTION:Queens Board Gamers Group\nšŸŽ² Sunday Board Game Meetup ā€”\n \nStrategy\, Eurogames\, Family & Party Games!\nLooking for a fun way to s pend your Sunday?\n\nLet's get some great games to the table!\n\nWhether y ou love carefully planning your next strategic move\, building the perfect engine\, outsmarting your opponents\, or simply laughing until your stoma ch hurts\, there's a seat at our table for you!\n\nJoin the Queens Board G amers Group for a fun day of modern board gaming\, meeting fellow gamers\, discovering new favorites\, and enjoying some friendly competition.\n\n šŸ§  WHAT DO WE PLAY? PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING!\nšŸŽÆ Strategy Games & Eurog ames\n\nLove making clever decisions\, optimizing your moves\, and develop ing winning strategies? Bring your favorite modern board games\, whether t hey're medium-weight Euros or heavier strategic experiences.\n\nšŸŽ‰ Party Games & Social Games\nPrefer games full of laughter\, bluffing\, creativi ty\, and hilarious moments? We enjoy party games that get everyone involve d and keep the energy high.\n\nšŸ‘Øā€šŸ‘©ā€šŸ‘§ Family Games & Casual Fa vorites\nNot every game needs a three-hour rule explanation! We also enjoy accessible\, easy-to-learn games that are fun\, engaging\, and great for bringing people together.\n\nšŸ†• Discover Something New\nHave a game you' ve been dying to play? Bring it along! It's a great opportunity to learn n ew games from other members and introduce others to your personal favorite s.\n\nšŸŽ’ WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING?\nBring your favorite board games if you have any\, and share your suggestions in the comments. Don't own a collect ion? No worries! Just bring yourself and a willingness to have fun.\n\n šŸ‘‹ NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME!\nWhether you're a seasoned board gamer with a shelf full of modern games or someone looking to meet new people through tabletop gaming\, we'd love to have you join us. You don't need to know e very game or own a massive collection to fit in.\nWe're here to enjoy grea t games\, meet interesting people\, and have a good time together.\n\nšŸ“ LOCATION\n**Round One**\n**(The Shops at Skyview)**\n131-07 40th Road\, S uite C01 Flushing\, Queens NY 11354\n\nA FEW FRIENDLY REMINDERS:\nā€¢ Plea se RSVP if you genuinely plan to attend.\nā€¢ Let us know in the comments what games you'd like to play.\nā€¢ Be respectful of other players\, their games\, and the venue.\nā€¢ Most importantly\, bring your enthusiasm and have fun!\nā€¢ Please buy food since this is a place of business\n\nFrom d eep strategy to ridiculous party games\, there's always something fun to p lay.\nCome for the games\, stay for the people. See you at the table! šŸŽ² URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/queens-board-gamers-group/events/3170 55452/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261020T011118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T011118Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_317061068@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261020T171315Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T200000 SUMMARY:Sunday Board Game 1 PM ā€” Strategy\, Eurogames\, Family & Party G ames! DESCRIPTION:Queens Board Gamers Group\nšŸŽ² Sunday Board Game Meetup ā€”\n \nStrategy\, Eurogames\, Family & Party Games!\nLooking for a fun way to s pend your Sunday?\n\nLet's get some great games to the table!\n\nWhether y ou love carefully planning your next strategic move\, building the perfect engine\, outsmarting your opponents\, or simply laughing until your stoma ch hurts\, there's a seat at our table for you!\n\nJoin the Queens Board G amers Group for a fun day of modern board gaming\, meeting fellow gamers\, discovering new favorites\, and enjoying some friendly competition.\n\n šŸ§  WHAT DO WE PLAY? PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING!\nšŸŽÆ Strategy Games & Eurog ames\n\nLove making clever decisions\, optimizing your moves\, and develop ing winning strategies? Bring your favorite modern board games\, whether t hey're medium-weight Euros or heavier strategic experiences.\n\nšŸŽ‰ Party Games & Social Games\nPrefer games full of laughter\, bluffing\, creativi ty\, and hilarious moments? We enjoy party games that get everyone involve d and keep the energy high.\n\nšŸ‘Øā€šŸ‘©ā€šŸ‘§ Family Games & Casual Fa vorites\nNot every game needs a three-hour rule explanation! We also enjoy accessible\, easy-to-learn games that are fun\, engaging\, and great for bringing people together.\n\nšŸ†• Discover Something New\nHave a game you' ve been dying to play? Bring it along! It's a great opportunity to learn n ew games from other members and introduce others to your personal favorite s.\n\nšŸŽ’ WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING?\nBring your favorite board games if you have any\, and share your suggestions in the comments. Don't own a collect ion? No worries! Just bring yourself and a willingness to have fun.\n\n šŸ‘‹ NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME!\nWhether you're a seasoned board gamer with a shelf full of modern games or someone looking to meet new people through tabletop gaming\, we'd love to have you join us. You don't need to know e very game or own a massive collection to fit in.\nWe're here to enjoy grea t games\, meet interesting people\, and have a good time together.\n\nšŸ“ LOCATION\n**Round One**\n**(The Shops at Skyview)**\n131-07 40th Road\, S uite C01 Flushing\, Queens NY 11354\n\nA FEW FRIENDLY REMINDERS:\nā€¢ Plea se RSVP if you genuinely plan to attend.\nā€¢ Let us know in the comments what games you'd like to play.\nā€¢ Be respectful of other players\, their games\, and the venue.\nā€¢ Most importantly\, bring your enthusiasm and have fun!\nā€¢ Please buy food since this is a place of business\n\nFrom d eep strategy to ridiculous party games\, there's always something fun to p lay.\nCome for the games\, stay for the people. See you at the table! šŸŽ² URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/queens-board-gamers-group/events/3170 61068/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261020T161426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T161426Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_317055467@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261020T171315Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T190000 SUMMARY:Sunday Board Game 2 PM ā€” Strategy\, Eurogames\, Family & Party G ames! DESCRIPTION:Queens Board Gamers Group\nšŸŽ² Sunday Board Game Meetup ā€”\n \nStrategy\, Eurogames\, Family & Party Games!\nLooking for a fun way to s pend your Sunday?\n\nLet's get some great games to the table!\n\nWhether y ou love carefully planning your next strategic move\, building the perfect engine\, outsmarting your opponents\, or simply laughing until your stoma ch hurts\, there's a seat at our table for you!\n\nJoin the Queens Board G amers Group for a fun day of modern board gaming\, meeting fellow gamers\, discovering new favorites\, and enjoying some friendly competition.\n\n šŸ§  WHAT DO WE PLAY? PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING!\nšŸŽÆ Strategy Games & Eurog ames\n\nLove making clever decisions\, optimizing your moves\, and develop ing winning strategies? Bring your favorite modern board games\, whether t hey're medium-weight Euros or heavier strategic experiences.\n\nšŸŽ‰ Party Games & Social Games\nPrefer games full of laughter\, bluffing\, creativi ty\, and hilarious moments? We enjoy party games that get everyone involve d and keep the energy high.\n\nšŸ‘Øā€šŸ‘©ā€šŸ‘§ Family Games & Casual Fa vorites\nNot every game needs a three-hour rule explanation! We also enjoy accessible\, easy-to-learn games that are fun\, engaging\, and great for bringing people together.\n\nšŸ†• Discover Something New\nHave a game you' ve been dying to play? Bring it along! It's a great opportunity to learn n ew games from other members and introduce others to your personal favorite s.\n\nšŸŽ’ WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING?\nBring your favorite board games if you have any\, and share your suggestions in the comments. Don't own a collect ion? No worries! Just bring yourself and a willingness to have fun.\n\n šŸ‘‹ NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME!\nWhether you're a seasoned board gamer with a shelf full of modern games or someone looking to meet new people through tabletop gaming\, we'd love to have you join us. You don't need to know e very game or own a massive collection to fit in.\nWe're here to enjoy grea t games\, meet interesting people\, and have a good time together.\n\nšŸ“ LOCATION\n**Round One**\n**(The Shops at Skyview)**\n131-07 40th Road\, S uite C01 Flushing\, Queens NY 11354\n\nA FEW FRIENDLY REMINDERS:\nā€¢ Plea se RSVP if you genuinely plan to attend.\nā€¢ Let us know in the comments what games you'd like to play.\nā€¢ Be respectful of other players\, their games\, and the venue.\nā€¢ Most importantly\, bring your enthusiasm and have fun!\nā€¢ Please buy food since this is a place of business\n\nFrom d eep strategy to ridiculous party games\, there's always something fun to p lay.\nCome for the games\, stay for the people. See you at the table! šŸŽ² URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/queens-board-gamers-group/events/3170 55467/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261020T011412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T011412Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_317055483@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261020T171315Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T180000 SUMMARY:Sunday Board Game 3 PM ā€” Strategy\, Eurogames\, Family & Party G ames! DESCRIPTION:Queens Board Gamers Group\nšŸŽ² Sunday Board Game Meetup ā€”\n \nStrategy\, Eurogames\, Family & Party Games!\nLooking for a fun way to s pend your Sunday?\n\nLet's get some great games to the table!\n\nWhether y ou love carefully planning your next strategic move\, building the perfect engine\, outsmarting your opponents\, or simply laughing until your stoma ch hurts\, there's a seat at our table for you!\n\nJoin the Queens Board G amers Group for a fun day of modern board gaming\, meeting fellow gamers\, discovering new favorites\, and enjoying some friendly competition.\n\n šŸ§  WHAT DO WE PLAY? PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING!\nšŸŽÆ Strategy Games & Eurog ames\n\nLove making clever decisions\, optimizing your moves\, and develop ing winning strategies? Bring your favorite modern board games\, whether t hey're medium-weight Euros or heavier strategic experiences.\n\nšŸŽ‰ Party Games & Social Games\nPrefer games full of laughter\, bluffing\, creativi ty\, and hilarious moments? We enjoy party games that get everyone involve d and keep the energy high.\n\nšŸ‘Øā€šŸ‘©ā€šŸ‘§ Family Games & Casual Fa vorites\nNot every game needs a three-hour rule explanation! We also enjoy accessible\, easy-to-learn games that are fun\, engaging\, and great for bringing people together.\n\nšŸ†• Discover Something New\nHave a game you' ve been dying to play? Bring it along! It's a great opportunity to learn n ew games from other members and introduce others to your personal favorite s.\n\nšŸŽ’ WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING?\nBring your favorite board games if you have any\, and share your suggestions in the comments. Don't own a collect ion? No worries! Just bring yourself and a willingness to have fun.\n\n šŸ‘‹ NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME!\nWhether you're a seasoned board gamer with a shelf full of modern games or someone looking to meet new people through tabletop gaming\, we'd love to have you join us. You don't need to know e very game or own a massive collection to fit in.\nWe're here to enjoy grea t games\, meet interesting people\, and have a good time together.\n\nšŸ“ LOCATION\n**Round One**\n**(The Shops at Skyview)**\n131-07 40th Road\, S uite C01 Flushing\, Queens NY 11354\n\nA FEW FRIENDLY REMINDERS:\nā€¢ Plea se RSVP if you genuinely plan to attend.\nā€¢ Let us know in the comments what games you'd like to play.\nā€¢ Be respectful of other players\, their games\, and the venue.\nā€¢ Most importantly\, bring your enthusiasm and have fun!\nā€¢ Please buy food since this is a place of business\n\nFrom d eep strategy to ridiculous party games\, there's always something fun to p lay.\nCome for the games\, stay for the people. See you at the table! šŸŽ² URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/queens-board-gamers-group/events/3170 55483/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261020T011815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T011815Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_316859126@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261020T171315Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T220000 SUMMARY:Sunday Gaming at The Clubhouse (Spring Rock Golf Center - New Hyde Park) DESCRIPTION:Queens Board Gamers Group\nWelcome to the Queens Board Games m eetup group. This group is for those who live in Queens County along with surrounding sections of the New York metro area who are interested in boar d gaming.\n\n**Note:** Currently\, there are multiple sections within this group which meet at various venues. **Please be sure to RSVP for the corr ect section.**\n\n**VENUE AND TIME ALLOTTED**\n\n**This section meets at T he Clubhouse on alternating Sundays from 4 to 10 PM.**\n\nThe Clubhouse is a bar and grill located on the premises of the Spring Rock Golf Center lo cated at 377 Denton Ave. in New Hyde Park\, Nassau County (near where Dent on\, Marcus\, and Hillside Avenues converge).\n\nFor those who drive\, the re is ample parking. For those commuting by bus\, the N22 bus line stops n earby.\n\nMembers arrive and leave at various times\, therefore there is n o obligation to stay for the entire time allotted.\n\n**PROTOCOL**\n\n**Th is venue is a place of business willing to accommodate our group. There is no minimum amount to be spent\, however please provide patronage and refr ain from bringing outside food and drink.**\n\n**WHAT TO EXPECT**\n\nIf yo u're looking for a fun and friendly group of people to play a variety of g ames with\, join us for a Sunday meetup at The Clubhouse.\n\n**Newcomers a re always welcome!** Growing up\, most of us played children's games (ex: Candyland\, Sorry\, Connect Four) and classic games (ex: Checkers\, Chess\ , Scrabble\, Monopoly). Gaming has truly evolved since then\, with an incr ease in volume of games/categories created along with an increase in compl exity and sophistication of rules and strategies. These "modern games" inv olve a whole other world that you may never heard of\, however there will be others who will bring these games and teach you (see list below - you c an also go to YouTube to preview and familiarize yourself).\n\n**Examples of games played**\n\nGateway games - Rummy Cube\, Splendor\, Qwirkle\, Cen tury Spice Road\n\nCard games ā€“ Five Crowns\, SKYJO\, Phase 10\, The Gam e\, Parade\, Port Royal\, The Gang\n\nWord games - So Clover\, Blank Slate \, Just One\, Sides\, One Round\, Jibber Jabble\, Letter Jam\n\nIntroducto ry strategy games - Settlers of Catan\, Ticket to Ride\, Carcassonne\n\nLi ghter strategy games - Stone Age\, Istanbul\, Concordia\, Rajas of the Gan ges\n\nHeavier strategy games ā€“ Orleans\, The Castles of Burgundy\, Terr aforming Mars\n\nBringing your own games is not mandatory\, however if you possess any\, feel free to bring them as there are always people looking to learn something new or to find a new favorite board game.\n\nAlso\, ple ase feel free to post in the Comments section regarding which games are be ing brought and would like to be played.\n\nYou can also check out our Fac ebook page as well:\n[https://www.facebook.com/groups/queensboardgames](ht tps://www.facebook.com/groups/queensboardgames)\n\n**If there are any ques tions or issues\, please either post in the Comments section or send a pri vate message to one of the event hosts - Michael\, Steve Cheng\, or Steve Yu.** URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/queens-board-gamers-group/events/3168 59126/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261005T201911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T201911Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_316888526@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261020T171315Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T220000 SUMMARY:Tuesday Night Weekly Game Night - Forest Hills Edition DESCRIPTION:Queens Board Gamers Group\n**\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*PLEASE NO TE\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\*\\***\n\n***\\*\\* In order to support Cobblestones for letting us use their space\, there is a $15 minimum food/drink order per person.\\*\\****\n\nWe're a friendly group of gamers that play everyth ing from Carcassonne & Ticket to Ride to Wingspan & heavier Eurogames! If you don't recognize the games\, don't worry\, everyone is happy to teach n ew players the rules. And feel free to bring your own board games if you w ish. Between all of us\, there's usually a large selection of games to cho ose from.\n\nIn order to support our awesome\, not-too-loud\, well-lit ven ue\, each person must purchase something to eat or a few drinks.\n\n***\\* \\*\\*Again\, there is a $15 minimum per person.****\\*\\*\\*\\*\\**\n\nWe always welcome new people & we're all here to have fun\, but we do have a few ground rules that we ask everyone to be aware of:\n\n* Treat everyone in the group with respect & do not discriminate. Some of us "trash talk" when we play\, but it's all in good fun & in the spirit of gaming.\n* This is a restaurant/bar so accidents are bound to happen. However\, if you're responsible for ruining someone else's game by spilling a beverage or foo d on it\, the right thing to do is to offer to purchase a new copy for the m. Some of the games we bring are out of print so please treat every board game with respect.\n* If a game is accidentally ruined by a staff member\ , everyone at the table should pitch in to buy a new one for the owner. Mo re often than not\, this comes to about $10/person or less\, so in our opi nion it isn't too much to ask for.\n\n\\*\\*\\*\n\nThanks everyone & see y ou on Tuesday night! URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/queens-board-gamers-group/events/3168 88526/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261007T222553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T222553Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_316917561@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261020T171315Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T020000 SUMMARY:Thursday Game Night @ Astoria Food Pantry DESCRIPTION:Queens Board Gamers Group\nWe play all sorts of board games\, from light party games to heavy euros\, and have a permanent collection at the pantry including staples such as 7 wonders\, catan\, everdell\, etc. People are more than welcome to bring their own games or run RPG campaigns as well!\n\nWe typically host around 15-20 people with 3-5 games running at a time. We can't guarantee you getting into a game if you arrive too la te\, but will do our best to get you into a game. hard start time at 7:15p m and usually around 11pm\, but can and do go later depending on demand.\n \nThe location is a non-profit food pantry that runs solely on donations f rom the public. **We do not require a donation to play\, but strongly enco urage it** as the pantry is very generous in letting us use the space week ly for years now.\n\nIt's OK to bring food or drinks to the venue. Please respect the games and keep them clean if you are eating. This location doe s not have food to purchase\, but we sometimes have snacks\, and have plen ty of great restaurants in the vicinity. Alcohol is allowed\, but we ask y ou to limit yourself out of respect to everyone.\n\n**Masks are required a nd provided by the pantry to protect those with weakened immune systems.** URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/queens-board-gamers-group/events/3169 17561/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261009T231547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T231547Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.meetup.com/queens-board-gamers-group/events/ica l/ X-WR-CALNAME:Queens Board Gamers Group END:VCALENDAR