Game & Gather: 2026 Kickoff Party

Game & Gather is a relaxed, social gaming night provided by The Inner Gamer designed for people who love games and want to enjoy them together—not competitively, not awkwardly and not stuck at home.

Whether you’re into AAA games, indie titles, board games or just talking about the games that matter to you, this is a welcoming space to jump in, play a little and connect with others.

(Note: This is the same event we've always hosted, just with a slight rebrand for future expansion beyond just video games.)

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Casual, drop-in gaming (no skill required)
• Conversation-first, community-focused vibes
• Easy ways to meet new people without forced icebreakers

Game & Gather is about bringing people together through games—whether you’re holding a controller or just sharing a story.

Come hang out. We’ll save you a seat.

WILL THERE BE FOOD AND DRINK?
Maple Branch has over 20 beers on tap as well as a selection of red and white wines. Wood-fired pizza, burgers, pretzels, shareables, sandwiches and more are available for purchase.

WHAT ABOUT PARKING?
There is free parking next to the brewery as well as free parking on the street.

WHO IS HOSTING?
The Inner Gamer is a roundtable podcast about the ideas, trends and decisions shaping modern games. We produce podcasts, YouTube videos, stream on Twitch and host social events like this one. More at theinnergamer.net.