Board Games

Come meet some board game designers, play some unreleased games, and maybe even make some new friends! **Come up to 305 (3rd floor, turn RIGHT once you get out of elevators)! If locked out, CALL ‪**(718) 819-7754 **(do not text)** **If you just want to play some games**...RSVP and show up! Attendance will be taken so if you RSVP, please try to attend. Repeat no-shows will be waitlisted for future events. **If you do still want to playtest YOUR game**...RSVP, FILL out this form prior to the event ([LINK HERE](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AZWPwXRjJirmulM84KtRP1adLfglhovBc7zG7GIpemI/edit?usp=sharing)), and pay a $10 fee [HERE](https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/board-game-playtesting) (helps cover GUMBO expenses such as electricity, cleanup, etc.). Your spot is not confirmed until payment is made. If the spots are full, you are welcome to come as playtester but we not be able to playtest your game. ***GUMBO Patreon Members ([here](https://www.patreon.com/gumbonyc)) have priority access and can playtest their games for free!*** **If you would like to stay updated about future NYC playtesting events, we created a new discord channel:** [https://discord.gg/8xArPjKpqk](https://discord.gg/8xArPjKpqk)

Start the year strong with Upper West Side Gaming + Doggone Gaming Come enjoy a welcoming night of great people, great food, and seriously good games. 500+ game library available 50+ titles brought each week (we can always grab more mid-meetup!) ✨ Requests always encouraged ✨ From light warm-ups to deep euro games and multi-hour strategy sessions, there’s always a table ready to dive into. Whether you’re easing in or looking for something heavier to really sink your teeth into, you’ll find your people here. Many of our regulars love euro and strategy games, and we’re always excited to welcome more. ALL are welcome, including first-timers and non-gamers. Arrive anytime; if games are mid-play, there may be a short wait—but plenty of good food, games to browse, and people to chat with in the meantime. We’re always happy to teach games, so no experience needed! ENTRY IS ALWAYS FREE • Donations welcome if able ($5–$10 suggested, never required, to help cover new games & meetup costs) • Please support our amazing host, Fred’s Restaurant, who generously shares their event space with us, allowing us to have our own private area each week! 📅 THIS WEEK: Wednesday, Jan 7 🕠 5:30–10:30 PM 👉 Join us on Meetup: https://meetup.com/uws-board-games?member_id=53869082 🎲 View our ever-growing game library: https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/356633/upper-west-side-gaming-meetup-game-library Hope to see you at the table! ForDonations Venmo: @BarrReb Our instagram is @Doggone.Gaming

News Flash -- New videos are up 0n the YOUTUBE channel. [https://youtu.be/WMC-NSg_Sr0?si=tO9S0DLIxqjbpuwB](https://youtu.be/WMC-NSg_Sr0?si=tO9S0DLIxqjbpuwB&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExWUhwbWY2R1JBZkx1c1kwTAEe0ZjENYiGn9EvJvCbVd-FsbuKPvRO4UybAPOzBLxank9Y6lUwKq6yMiNedjQ_aem_sxu_sS-O8HR7ivVLdCYHKA) All ages...ALL skills welcome. All club members/players get 25% of food purchases !!! Come play some chess, make friends, eat, and have a great time playing 'The Game Of Kings'. They also have an outside area, where members can play in, once the weather gets warmer. Remember, the chess is free, the venue isn't. So please patronize the host. How can you not...at 25% off !!! The discount is applied to those sitting and playing a game. This will prevent people walking in, saying they're a member, and walking out after making a purchase. Bruno's is playing this by ear. Also, understand, Bruno's is the our ONLY venue offering our members this deal. Let me see, the penne a la vodka with two meatballs is DELICIOUS. That's my go to. The sandwiches are huge. Also delicious. Nice variety of baked deserts. Hard to not stuff my face every time I go. I've gotten a lot of the members onto the pasta. They all acknowledge it's very very good. We have sets, but if you can bring your own...its never bad to have extras. We're currently over 500 adult members. It's close to 600 adult members if we include our members in the 'Boardgame Division'. No idea how many kids. Join the group on Facebook, under the same name. Answer the membership questions, and agree to the group rules, so you won't be surprised when you're declined...because you DIDN'T answer the membership questions and agree to the group rules. Looking forward to meeting all the new members and players from that part of town. Friday nights we're at Joe's Pizza. for a chess event. We added 'OJ Macs', but they're on hold until spring now, as it's gotten too cold and we used to play in their spacious back area. Mom and Pop Shop Collectibles have been added to the schedule on Saturdays from 6pm to 10pm. That's a 'Combo all games Event'. On nice days we have Sunday Outdoor Chess at Morris Park on 47th and Broadway. As of October 21 we won't be ending it, because its too cold. We'll pick up again next Spring. We also have Combo Nights at 'The Vic'. Those are on Monday nights. They purchased their own sets for customers to use whenever they want. Combo nights is boardgames & chess being played. Bring whatever boardgame you want, and go at it. We usually have Scrabble, Uno, Skip Bo, Dominoes, Life ...just to name a few. So, don't miss out on a good time...and some good food and drink.

1. 💬 **JOIN OUR DISCORD COMMUNITY** Meet new friends, chat about games, and **set up your own game nights anytime**: 👉 [https://discord.gg/QBUTHwPz](https://discord.gg/QBUTHwPz) 2. 🎲 Join us weekly on Wednesday for a FREE board game extravaganza at Manny's Sweet Treats in Mineola! 🍭 3. 📍 Manny's Sweet Treats - 156 Jericho Tpke, Mineola, NY 11501 4. 👫 Meet new friends of all ages, skill levels and enjoy board games! 🤝 5. 🎮 Play classics like Monopoly & Scrabble or strategize with Settlers of Catan & Ticket to Ride or bring your own games. 6. We will teach you how to play. 7. 🎉 Fun, games, and socializing guaranteed! 🤩 #BoardGameNight 8. To dive into our awesome board game collection, simply with us any form of ID, and the fun's all yours! 😄🎉 9. Get ready, members! 🎉 Enjoy a cool 10% discount on event day at Manny's Sweet Treats. 🍭😄 10. Ready to play? 🎮 Check out our list of [board games](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ah2stuwat5uIL8fVQyi4UPPgxoTXglJ0/view) and learn how to play games with these fun [tutorials!](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJpIxT9xr3s7tpt-SIWMQ-6WhVMv565_l) 📚😄

The Hugh is an indoor restaurant hall with lots of restaurants and bars to choose from. The Chess group sits at the tables in front of the Pesce Lulu restaurant stand, where we get a 10% discount (mention the chess). This event is run by my good friend Sam and is named "Knight's Brigade", which you can find on Instagram. Usually about 15 - 20 players are present - many more than those who RSVP here. All skill levels are welcome, but not that this group skews to the intermediate - advanced range. This is a completely free event.

Reserve it in your calendar!.. be there or be ⏹️ 🤓 3rd Wednesday Gaming @ Clifton IHOP! 🥞 * IHOP @ * 680 NJ-3, Clifton, NJ 07012 ... & maybe post IHOP social deduction @ * Shannon Rose.?.! 😉 * 98 Kingsland Rd, Clifton, NJ 07014 * post IHOP to ??? More details to follow...

Join us for one of our favorite events, Game Night. Game Night will be at Harlem Nights Bar, located on the corner of West 138th and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd (7th Ave). Please note the bar now opens at 6pm. Happy Hour until 9pm $5 well shots, beer-select $7 well shots, craft beers, select wine $8 Flavored Margaritas, Daiquiris, Punches $10 Frozen Martinis This venue has a full food menu for food orders. At this Meetup we will have several tables available for those that wish to play cards (Spades & Bid Whist players represent!!). There will also be several board games available.

**RSVP on Bunch for the location: [https://bunch-api.onrender.com/api/share/hangout/4aab0f24-8f31-48f9-9e00-456df3046b29](https://bunch-api.onrender.com/api/share/hangout/4aab0f24-8f31-48f9-9e00-456df3046b29)** **Member Note:** Come join us for Game Night! Enjoy an evening of fun with board games, chance to meet new people and support the Library. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Bunch is a network of locals that believes in inclusion** and being welcome to all. **Most hangouts posted here are member-initiated: no big deals, just small hangouts initiated by members.** We launched a new app in Jan'25 where members initiate small-group hangouts (or "bunches") and invite people in our network for all types of activities. Staying connected in the app is easy and lets friendships grow naturally overtime as you meet up at different bunches. Start Bunching at [[LetsBunch.com](http://letsbunch.com/)]([http://letsbunch.com/](http://letsbunch.com/)) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **See ya at the next one!** **Aleksandra - Bunch Founder ✨🍓**

Join us this Friday for board games at Squarrel Cafe (572 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, New York) right by the Barclay's Center off the Atlantic Avenue 2/3/4/5/B/D/N/Q/R stop. ***Due to recent developments and for the safety of our group, our events will require participants to be vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination. Please be prepared to show your vaccination card (a photo on your phone is acceptable) or proof of vaccination status on the Excelsior Pass or similar proof of vaccination app. If you are not vaccinated, entry will be denied.*** The $8 entrance fee is paid to Squarrel Cafe for unlimited gaming for the day. Food and drink are available. Attendees are encouraged to support our host, Squarrel Cafe, who are graciously extending their hours specifically for our meetup.

Board gamers of all kinds are welcome to our Thursday night board gaming event. **If this will be your first time attending on a Thursday, we highly recommend that you join our [Discord server](https://discord.gg/f3uqDJjEec) to find a scheduled game to join.** The majority of Thursday evening games are pre-scheduled via Discord, but we do leave one or two tables open for unscheduled games—if you would like to play at one of those tables please arrive as close to the 6PM start time as possible to increase the chance that there will be space available. Looking for something more freeform? Try our Friday and Sunday events, which are almost entirely comprised of unscheduled, “pick-up” games for you to play! Entrance is $8, paid to Squarrel Cafe for unlimited gaming for the day. Food and drink are available. Attendees are strongly encouraged to support our host, Squarrel Cafe.

Join us on Sundays for board games at Squarrel Cafe (572 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, New York) right by the Barclay's Center off the Atlantic Avenue 2/3/4/5/B/D/N/Q/R stop. Large tables in a big space with a private overflow room available too. Bring a game or join in on one. A wide variety of games will be available - from lightweight and shorter games to heavy games with long play times. Hope to see you there! Comment and let us know what you'll be bringing or would like to play! To join a pre-organized game or plan your own game to play at this event, visit our discord channel: https://discord.gg/f3uqDJjEec The $8 event fee is paid to Squarrel Cafe for unlimited gaming for the evening. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Attendees are strongly encouraged to support our host, Squarrel Cafe, who are graciously extending their hours specifically for our meetup.

This event is being run by my friend John. You can RSVP to either or both of our meetups. John's page has more info about a casual tournament he's running during the event. The "Living Room" is a large indoor space of lots of tables and sofas just past the food hall, which contains lots of restaurants and bars to choose from. Walk past the restaurants, look for us at the semi-circle table (see picture above) in "The Living Room" area. If you hit "El Bar", you've gone too far! I have a few chess boards, but please bring a chess board if you can. All skill levels are welcome! This is a completely free event.

Setting up weekly afternoons of games at the Crowne Plaza (50 Kenny Pl.) in Saddle Brook at 2.30pm. Everyone is welcome whether you’re a casual player, an avid player or simply want to start learning something new. We teach, we learn, we play. Typical games played (but not limited to): Hues and Cues, Wingspan, 7 Wonders, Camel Up, Dixit, Splendor, Catan. * **Date:** Every Sunday * **Time:** 2:30 to 6:30pm * **Location:** Crowne Plaza (50 Kenny Pl.) in Saddle Brook; there’s parking on all sides of the building. Where we play in the hotel pends on the space given to us by the hotel event staff. We, usually, play on the 12th floor of the hotel at their Sky Restaurant & Bar **BUT** sometimes we are on the 2nd floor. When in doubt, **stay in the lobby** and wait for the event host to comment where exactly we are playing. * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by each Sunday afternoon (and/or have it updated since it helps us with the tables and picking the right games). Please have it updated if it needs to change. * **FAQs/Link:** [http://bit.ly/FnG-SunEvtDetails-v20210512](http://bit.ly/FnG-SunEvtDetails-v20210512) (a bit out of date, crazy @ work, will update asap) We like to start the first game by 2.45 and depending on the group size we’ll have multiple games. The event hosts will bring games but you are welcomed to bring your favorite board games too! Looking forward to meeting everyone!

WEEK 234 of Tabletop Tuesdays \| Sunnyside Game Night is ON\! SANGER HALL THIS WEEK We will have plenty of games to choose from but always feel free to bring your own. We will be playing in the event space past the bar as you come into Sanger Hall. These days, from 6:00-6:30, the group typically eats and catches up until 6:30 sharp when the week's games are pitched to the group. We (and Sanger Hall) ask that anyone who comes to play makes a purchase of \~$15. They are a bar and gastropub. Join the discord to pitch games you might want to play at [https://discord.gg/qbnf9wPG3K](https://discord.gg/qbnf9wPG3K) See you Tuesday!

Jersey Association of Gamers (JAG) is a group of adults who get together twice a month to play board games including “euros”, war games, and “ameritrash”. Our meetings are held at Time Warp Comics in Cedar Grove, NJ. Game play usually starts soon after noon with a second round of gaming starting in the midafternoon. During the fall of every year we ask members who attend meetings regularly to contribute ($20) to cover the cost of JAG’s Meetup group subscription. Thank you to the many members who have already contributed.

Jersey Association of Gamers (JAG) is a group of adults who get together twice a month to play board games including “euros”, war games, and “ameritrash”. Our meetings are held at Time Warp Comics in Cedar Grove, NJ. Game play usually starts soon after noon with a second round of gaming starting in the midafternoon. During the fall of every year we ask members who attend meetings regularly to contribute ($20) to cover the cost of JAG’s Meetup group subscription. Thank you to the many members who have already contributed.

**New event:** **NOTE: OUR VENUE CAPS OUR ATTENDANCE AT 28, SO LOOK TO RSVP EARLY. THE ONLY FAIR WAY TO MANAGE THIS SITUATION IS TO GIVE PRIORITY TO THOSE THAT RSVP EARLIEST. THEREFORE, IF YOU WANT TO ENSURE A SPOT IN THE TOURNAMENT, MAKE SURE YOU SIGN UP AS SOON AS YOU CAN.** **We play regular weekly live backgammon tournaments on Tuesdays (although we'll occasionally need to move our tournament to another day or another venue in the event of a conflict at our playing venue). Start time is 7:15 pm; and you need to get there by 7:00 pm to sign in and pay the $10 fee, which guarantees you will play at least two matches - more of course if/when you win. $8 of the fee goes towards cash prizes for that night, and the other $2 is to pay for trophies, Meetup, and website upkeep.** **Both experienced players and players that are new to the game are welcome to come and play.** **Some rules and guidelines:** 1. **No outside food or beverage can be brought into the venue (this includes bottles of soda or water, coffee and things like Dunkin' Donuts), and the reason for that is…** 2. **Please be mindful that our venue is a business. We should all strive to support them by providing business as a good-will gesture in response to their having graciously agreed to act as a host for our regular events. Their food is quite good.** 3. **If possible, bring your backgammon board if you have one. If not, we have some extras if they are needed.** **Feel free to reach out via Meetup and/or directly to me if you have any questions at all.** **Look forward to seeing you all for our meetup!** **Regards,** **Brian C.**

**New event:** **NOTE: OUR VENUE CAPS OUR ATTENDANCE AT 28, SO LOOK TO RSVP EARLY. THE ONLY FAIR WAY TO MANAGE THIS SITUATION IS TO GIVE PRIORITY TO THOSE THAT RSVP EARLIEST. THEREFORE, IF YOU WANT TO ENSURE A SPOT IN THE TOURNAMENT, MAKE SURE YOU SIGN UP AS SOON AS YOU CAN.** **We play regular weekly live backgammon tournaments on Tuesdays (although we'll occasionally need to move our tournament to another day or another venue in the event of a conflict at our playing venue). Start time is 7:15 pm; and you need to get there by 7:00 pm to sign in and pay the $10 fee, which guarantees you will play at least two matches - more of course if/when you win. $8 of the fee goes towards cash prizes for that night, and the other $2 is to pay for trophies, Meetup, and website upkeep.** **Both experienced players and players that are new to the game are welcome to come and play.** **Some rules and guidelines:** 1. **No outside food or beverage can be brought into the venue (this includes bottles of soda or water, coffee and things like Dunkin' Donuts), and the reason for that is…** 2. **Please be mindful that our venue is a business. We should all strive to support them by providing business as a good-will gesture in response to their having graciously agreed to act as a host for our regular events. Their food is quite good.** 3. **If possible, bring your backgammon board if you have one. If not, we have some extras if they are needed.** **Feel free to reach out via Meetup and/or directly to me if you have any questions at all.** **Look forward to seeing you all for our meetup!** **Regards,** **Brian C.**

An in person event in Queens at the new location of the Queens LGBT Center. 35-11 35th Avenue, in the Astoria section. Directions are below. Online info at www.lgbtnetwork.org We'll have some fun and play games. So let's do this in person, like we used to before Covid. Masks are optional. Directions - nearest stop is Steinway Street on the M and R trains. From out of Queens, get out at the rear exit at the back of the train. From in Queens, get out at the front exit. When you reach the street, walk straight ahead, don't turn. Go to 35th Avenue and turn right. You will pass several places to eat, including Subway, Panera Bread and Applebees. Go a couple of blocks further. Look for the LGBT network signs across the street from the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts. Enter and see the receptionist. You will check in with your cell phone. You can also take the N or W trains to 36th Avenue. Walk from there to 35th Ave and turn right. It's about four blocks, give or take. If you RSVP and discover you cannot attend, change your RSVP to NO. There will be snacks and beverages available. Space is limited. Join us. You'll have a gay old time.

\*\* In order to support Cobblestones for letting us use their space, there is a $15 minimum food/drink order per person.\*\* The monthly weekend meetup at Cobblestones is back! This is where we tend to stay longer & play more games than our weekly get-together. The next one will be on Saturday February 28, 2026. Join us for our awesome Weekend Boardgaming Meetup at Cobblestone's pub! We start around noon & usually stay until the early evening. We're a friendly group of gamers that play everything from Codenames & Ticket to Ride to Blood Rage & Agricola! Everyone is welcome - all ages (must be over 21) but must be young at heart! If you don't recognize the games, don't worry, everyone is happy to teach new players the rules. And feel free to bring your own board games if you wish. Between all of us, there's usually a large selection of games to choose from. If you're looking for a chill, fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon - come join us! In order to support our awesome, not-too-loud venue, each person must purchase something to eat or a few drinks. **Again, there is a $15 minimum per person.** *** We 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: * 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. * 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 food on it, the right thing to do is to offer to purchase a new copy for them. Some of the games we bring are out of print so please treat every board game with respect. * 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. More often than not, this comes to about $10/person or less, so in our opinion it isn't too much to ask for. We look forward to seeing you there!