Indie Games

DO NOT RSVP THROUGH THIS PAGE GameMaker and Coexist have teamed up to host a meetup in NYC! Be there on March 6th from 6-10pm EST. GameMaker developers will be showcasing their games during this event! There will be a tab on the bar for people to enjoy free drinks. To get in for free, RSVP here: https://www.coexistgaming.com/event-details/gamemaker-meetup We hope to see you there! (21+ event)

We welcome everyone interested in role playing games, whether you’ve never picked up a set of dice before or you’ve been running games for 20 years. We work hard to intentionally create a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment to explore new games and old favorites. Bring your co-workers, friends, and partners, too!

We understand that it’s hard to commit to an ongoing RPG. That’s why each of our games concludes in a single session and requires no player prep or ongoing commitment. If you are looking for longer-term games, this is a great group to connect with other players and GMs who are looking for the same.

Each session, we bring several different tabletop RPGs to the table, and the options are different every Meetup! Most of them are indie and small publisher games, though occasionally you might see a game of D&D if there is demand. We've played over 50 different RPGs across more than 30 Meetups and can likely organize a table to run that obscure game you've always wanted to try! If you’re a game designer looking for playtesters, you’ll find a willing table with us. Here are some of the games we could potentially run: http://bit.ly/nycttrpgs

Please gather at 6:00 PM to check in. Game selection will begin promptly at 6:15. If you arrive significantly later than that, we will most likely be able to find a game you can join, but there is a small chance there won’t be any open spaces left.

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We strive to create an inclusive community and provide a safe space for gaming free of harmful or discriminatory conduct. Here is a link to our Code of Conduct if you'd like to learn a bit more: [http://tinyurl.com/nyctabletopcode](http://tinyurl.com/nyctabletopcode)

P.S. Join our Discord chat server to stay in the loop and talk all things RPG: [https://discord.gg/NtK55ZH](https://discord.gg/NtK55ZH) 
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We are grateful to Brooklyn Community Pride Center for hosting our group. While many of us are LGBTQIA+, we are not an exclusively LGBTQIA+ group. We are a diverse community of many different genders, sexualities, races, religions, ethnicities, and abilities. All who agree to abide by our Code of Conduct to promote a safe and inclusive space are welcome. BCPC is located in Major R. Owens Health and Wellness Community Center. The building requires entrance through a metal detector. Please leave your tools at home.

We will be doing our first monthly meeting starting on **February 25th at the Verona Inn!** We will be meeting up to organize games starting at 7:30, with food and drinks available courtesy of our host! You can play any game provided by hosts or bring your own! If you do not have a friend group to play games, hosts will organize you into pods with other people who need players. There are **no dues**. Future meetings will be held on the **last Wednesday of each month.** More information and ground rules: * **The doors open at 6:30 but games do not start until 7:30.** I *highly recommend* coming in during this period to eat your food and drink ahead of time! * * **Please return the graciousness provided by our hosts and order at least one item! All venue specific rules apply to our club.** Future meetings depend on treating our hosts with respect. * **All games must be returned to their owners when they announce that they are leaving.** If you are in a game in progress when the meeting ends but it is not borrowed you may continue playing! * **Please place food and drink on a separate table or surface from your games** to help avoid stains and other damage.

**THE SIMPLE STUFF** * **Be kind.** * **Most games are planned in advance on our [Discord](https://discord.gg/rYNfkpdJNE).** * **Be on time.** People cluster up pretty quickly and you can be without a gaming partner. * **Cancel if you're not coming by 2PM that day.** We have limited seats. * **Cost is $10 at the door.** This is a special Meetup rate. * **FIRST TIMERS** **may be removed from the event** if they fail to respond to a request to confirm attendance. **THE DETAILS** Join us for a weekly Sunday night board game night at [Hex & Co](http://hexnyc.com/) in Morningside Heights. Tell the cashier that you're with “the Meetup” and they'll direct you to our tables in the back. Food and drink are available, and Hex has a large lending library you can choose from. Most games are planned in advance on our [Discord](https://discord.gg/rYNfkpdJNE). Pickup games happen all the time, but are less complex than our standard fare. All levels of game complexity are welcome, but we lean toward middle-to-heavy euros. Don't worry, teaching is a big part of our culture. **NEW TO THE MEETUP?** Thanks for coming! We hope you enjoy yourself. We are a social, friendly group that meets to play games. Language and behavior that is racist, sexist, ableist, ageist, and so on, is not tolerated. Bullying and bad-mouthing the other guests are also not tolerated. We're not here to debate politics, and we are not a dating service. Obviously gaming can sometimes include trash talking. Just … know if your opponents are up for that! And look, we all make mistakes -- if you’ve offended someone, an apology can go a long way. **QUESTIONS** **I’m relatively new to board gaming! Is this group for me?** Hi! Welcome to board gaming! Yes, it is. To make sure you have a great experience, please show up on time, before games get decided, and introduce yourself, telling people you’re new to gaming and what games you know and like. We were all new to gaming once, too. While most games we play are medium-to-heavy weight games, light games appear every week, so there's probably something for you. If you’re willing to stretch a bit and learn a more complex game, that’s great, as someone will almost always know how to teach it. To find out if players are willing to teach a game they’re about to start, just ask. Some experience with games like Azul, Catan, Splendor, Century Spice Road, 7 Wonders, Sagrada, etc., is helpful, but not essential. **What if I am on the waiting list?** It is rare that people on the waiting don't get seats, but it can happen. So you could just take a chance and show up. If you do show up, 1) ask employees up front if you can wait to pay (they're typically cool about that, but no promises here /shrug) and 2) come check in with us in the back. Seats for confirmed guests are held until 5:15, after which they're considered a no-show. (Unless they contact us first, or had something like an awful train ride.) Then seats are first-come first served. **Will someone teach me games if I don’t know them?** Often, yes - you just have to ask. But planning ahead can be helpful too, because that’ll give you a chance to read the rules before you come. **What do you mean by mid- and heavy-weight board games?** Some examples: Hansa Teutonica, Concordia, Keyflower, Great Western Trail, Clank!, Root, Small World, Scythe, Dinosaur Island, Terraforming Mars, Trickerion: Legends of Illusion, Kemet, Arcs, Underwater Cities, Food Chain Magnate, Indonesia, A Feast for Odin, Archipelago, Detective: City of Angels, and Tzolk'in. **Can we play *X*?** Sure! Suggest it. Make sure someone has a playable copy (you or the store), either you or someone else knows and can teach the game, and others agree to play. Games that take an exceedingly long time (4+ hours) probably won’t get picked up.

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)

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 for a chill night playtesting some awesome made-in-NYC indie games in a vape-friendly environment**. 🎮😮‍💨Get ready for a night of fun, games (and some puff-puffing) 👽👽 Because we'll be meeting up at **[Coexist Gamehouse](https://www.coexistgaming.com/)**[ ](https://www.coexistgaming.com/)the **Last Friday** of every month for a **Pop-up Game Night!** It's a great chance to be among the first players to check out some of the latest amazing indie games being made right here in NYC! Each month we'll feature 2-3 indie developers and their latest creations. And we have a floor all to ourselves, so we can vape and play! **FEBRUARY'S FEATURED GAMES:** **[Scramble Heart City](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3041800/Scramble_Heart_City/)** **[​White Anastasis](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2892870/WHITE__ANASTASIS/)** **[CYBRLICH and the Death Cult of Labor](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3336070/CYBRLICH_and_the_Death_Cult_of_Labor/)** **[Legendary Heroes: a Game of Death](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4085720/Legendary_Heroes__A_Game_Of_Death/)** **[One Arrow](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3992340/One_Arrow/)** **[Oloo](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4278310/Oloo/)** **[Cakefoot](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2869020/Cakefoot/)** **✨✨✨THE EVENT IS FREE. BUT ONLY IF YOU [RSVP WITH THE VENUE](https://www.coexistgaming.com/event-details/puff-puff-playtest-pop-up-homegrown-nyc-2)✨✨✨** If your email isn't on the list, you will be charged a **$20 cover by CoExist** at the door.