MeFi IRL

Spooky Game Night at the Stephens' House. 2987 High Bluff Drive, Coralville, IA 52241. Our theme is spooky games. Game giveaway for best costume! [more inside]
posted by TestamentToGrace on Oct 16, 2021 - 1 comment

Let the games begin! Rune and Board has kindly offered to let us use their side event room for the day! 1 - 5ish pm. [more inside]
posted by Secretariat on Jun 10, 2019 - 75 comments

I would love to go back to Gamehaus soon! Here is the scheduling page. Here is the results page. Right now 2/24 at 4pm is looking pretty good! [more inside]
posted by Hermione Granger on Jan 21, 2019 - 21 comments

My friends and I run a board game night group at a friend's place near west portal every thursday. Mefi people would be welcome. [more inside]
posted by gryftir on Jan 1, 2019 - 5 comments

Come hang out and play a few games with us! We have a wide variety of board games on offer, and a couple new additions, including Bargain Quest, where you run an RPG item shop. [more inside]
posted by Sibrax on Jul 15, 2018 - 13 comments

I almost misspelled "trivia" in the title, which indicates we need to do this more often.
posted by ChrisR on Apr 9, 2018 - 1 comment

I like trivia, and so do you. Let's make the weekly game at G&D happen again.
posted by ChrisR on Feb 25, 2018 - 2 comments

Come join us for our semi-regular day of board games! [more inside]
posted by Sibrax on Jan 1, 2018 - 25 comments

Would anyone be interested in meeting up and playing some board games? We can meet at Emerald Tavern or Vigilante. I don't have any specific dates in mind. Just wanted to throw the idea out and see if there's any interests. Update: I went ahead and set a time and place. Open to change if ppl prefer something else.
posted by monologish on Nov 16, 2017 - 10 comments

Come join us for our semi-regular day of board games and snacks! We have dozens of games to choose from of all kinds, and new people are always welcome. [more inside]
posted by Sibrax on Oct 22, 2017 - 20 comments

Lets get together for board and card games! With the holidays fast approaching, do people want to try for another Game Haus IRL before 2018? No experience necessary! Game Haus is a laughter-filled place in Glendale that has over 10,000 games, from strategic board games to party games like Pictionary. We usually get a mix of experienced players to help guide us and people like me, who have never played most of the games, and everyone is really patient. It's always a great time. Plus, they love us! [more inside]
posted by Room 641-A on Oct 9, 2017 - 7 comments

Time for another semi-regular board game day at our house! [more inside]
posted by Sibrax on May 10, 2017 - 10 comments

Time for another GameHaus meetup! No tabletop gaming experience necessary! GameHaus is a laughter-filled place in Glendale that has over 1000 games, from strategic board games to party games like Pictionary. We usually get a mix of experienced players to help guide us and people like me, who have never played most of the games, and everyone is really patient. It's always a great time. [more inside]
posted by Room 641-A on Mar 10, 2017 - 23 comments

Join us for another day of board games and snacks in Beaverton! [more inside]
posted by Sibrax on Feb 21, 2017 - 18 comments

Hey all! I'm putting on an air hockey tournament to raise money for the American Civil Liberties Union. The event is called Give A Puck! Beginners are welcome -- in fact, most of us are beginners! There will be beer, prizes, and a speaker from the ACLU to talk about all the great work they’re doing. Bring your friends! All proceeds go to the ACLU. [more inside]
posted by panama joe on Jan 25, 2017 - 4 comments

Anyone want to play some board games this Friday evening? Let's meet at A-Game Cafe at 6 p.m. Unlimited play for $7, or $3.50 for one hour.
posted by grouse on Jan 23, 2017 - 32 comments

We're coming up on that national tradition known as Super Bowl Sunday. In the past we've gotten together to play games rather than watch the game, but there was always something missing which prevented us from achieving the full on ignore experience: the actual football game in the background being completely ignored. [more inside]
posted by nickthetourist on Jan 13, 2017 - 13 comments

Join us for board games and snacks at our place in Beaverton! [more inside]
posted by Sibrax on Jan 8, 2017 - 14 comments

The last time we met to play board games went well. Let's ring in the new year with a session at the Blue Shirt Cafe on Sunday, January 22nd, from 2:00 to whenever we want to leave. People can bring their own games of whatever genre and difficulty they like. If people would prefer to meet at a different time or date, I'm sure we can work something out. [more inside]
posted by Rustic Etruscan on Jan 4, 2017 - 16 comments

So there's no way I would have made it through the last few post-election days without the support of my friends and family, especially seeing so many reactions that amounted to"WHAT CAN I DO?" and last night I was struck by all the youth hitting the streets, but, even as I was there, I wondered "what can I, an older person out of the activist game, do?" Here's what I came up with: [more inside]
posted by MCMikeNamara on Nov 10, 2016 - 50 comments

It's been a while since we had a board game meetup in this area, so let's see whether there's interest in a new one. One of us could host it, or we could meet at a restaurant such as the Blue Shirt Cafe on Davis Square or a conveniently large Panera Bread like the one near Fenway Park. Based on past meetups, Knight Moves seems to have been a bust. A weekend, which would allow for the most play time, would probably be best. When and where sounds best to you all? EDIT:Let's meet at the Blue Shirt Cafe on Davis Square at 2:00 on Sunday, October 30th! Feel free to bring any game or games you'd like to play.
posted by Rustic Etruscan on Oct 5, 2016 - 25 comments

As usual, it's taken me forever to get another proposed event together because I am terrible with numbers, and events, and time. But! With the season of the witch nearly upon us, what better time to try a thematic board game meetup? [more inside]
posted by Merzbau on Sep 17, 2016 - 16 comments

Did you know that Beaverton has an Interactive Museum of Gaming and Puzzlery? They are having a 24 hour fundraiser starting at noon on Saturday, September 17th. [more inside]
posted by nickthetourist on Sep 9, 2016 - 3 comments

I've been obsessed with RPGs since high school but only fairly recently started actually playing them. Now I find I'd like to run a game from time to time and I thought mefites would make a good group of people to play with! [more inside]
posted by Mister_Sleight_of_Hand on Aug 11, 2016 - 0 comments

A timely followup thread, for once! Who's up for some more board games in mid- to late June? [more inside]
posted by Merzbau on May 22, 2016 - 22 comments

We haven't had a PDX-area meetup in a few months. I think we should remedy that. [more inside]
posted by nickthetourist on May 19, 2016 - 48 comments

Tomorrow's supposed to be beautiful weather. Anyone up for an afternoon picnic in the park? [more inside]
posted by olopua on May 9, 2016 - 7 comments

It's been a while, hasn't it? It is, allegedly, spring, the weather will hopefully be pleasant at some point, and if all else fails, Frankford Hall will at least have lemonade shandies. [more inside]
posted by Merzbau on May 2, 2016 - 11 comments

Let's make this a regular thing! [more inside]
posted by ApathyGirl on Apr 25, 2016 - 1 comment

The last card-game meetup went well, so let's have another one. Let's meet at the library next Sunday, May 1st, at 1:00. That time and venue are flexible: If people would prefer a different time or place, I'll change it.
posted by Rustic Etruscan on Apr 24, 2016 - 11 comments

Does anyone in the Boston area want to meet up and play cards? I'm open to any games less complicated than Bridge and more interesting than War. I don't know any great venues for card-playing off the top of head, but I'm sure we can think of something. Even if you don't know any games yourself, you're welcome to come: For my part, I'll bring one of those big books of card games. EDIT: Let's meet at the Cambridge Public Library at 1:00 this Sunday, April 17th! If not enough people can make that time, date, or place, then all of those things are flexible.
posted by Rustic Etruscan on Apr 10, 2016 - 25 comments

Hey, it's been a really long time since we did anything. Anyone wanna meet up and play some games? [more inside]
posted by ApathyGirl on Mar 14, 2016 - 30 comments

Food, drinks, and a safe space to play Trump the Game. Or other games, if you think you need them. It's gonna be YUUUGE, you guys. [more inside]
posted by Flannery Culp on Mar 12, 2016 - 11 comments

Anyone feel like getting together to play board games somewhere in the Boston area? I'm open to any venue people can think of, as long as it's fairly convenient for everyone. EDIT: We'll play board games at cogitron's house at 7:00 PM on Saturday the 26th. Feel free to bring whatever games you'd like. If you'd like to come, just MeMail cogitron for the address. The address listed here is not the actual address for the meetup.
posted by Rustic Etruscan on Mar 9, 2016 - 50 comments

It occurred to me tonight that it has been nearly 5 years since our very first game meetup. [more inside]
posted by nickthetourist on Jan 23, 2016 - 44 comments

It's been far too long since the last Philly Metafilter board game meetup! Let's fix that. [more inside]
posted by Merzbau on Nov 1, 2015 - 15 comments

I will be hosting a Games Day in my home on Wednesday, November 11th. This is Veteran's Day and is a holiday for federal workers. Start time is 11 AM, but people come and leave as they please, and since we tend to play shorter games it's easy to work in if you come after the start time. [more inside]
posted by mysterious_stranger on Oct 28, 2015 - 1 comment

Time for our semi-regularly scheduled day of board games! Join us! [more inside]
posted by Sibrax on Jul 27, 2015 - 13 comments

+1 and I are visiting the Boston area. Let's go to Brass Union on Friday, July 24th, around 7. We're also planning to hit up some breweries beforehand; discuss in the thread or send me a Memail if you want to join us!
posted by ferret branca on Jul 14, 2015 - 54 comments

So hey, it's been a while since we did this, hasn't it? How does June or early July look for interested Philly meeples? [more inside]
posted by Merzbau on Jun 6, 2015 - 20 comments

I will be hosting a Games Day in my home on Sunday, June 14th, from 3 PM until the last person leaves (which will likely be at least midnight). Games on hand include Tichu, Poker, Ticket to Ride, Blokus, Pegs and Jokers, Scrabble, Boggle, etc. People are welcome to bring their own games as well. We tend to split up into groups if there are enough people. Current expected attendee count is 6-8 but I would love a few more and I'd love to meet one or more Mefites in person. [more inside]
posted by mysterious_stranger on Jun 3, 2015 - 1 comment

Time for another board game day! Lots of games to choose from, plus new addition Penny Press. Join us! [more inside]
posted by Sibrax on May 30, 2015 - 1 comment

Citizens! I have a sudden and incontrovertibly ingenious plan, inspired by a Jonathan Gold review on KCRW of the Tumanyan Khinkali Factory, describing the khinkali as a "near peak soup dumpling experience." Given that this is in Glendale, and thus in vague proximity (2ish miles) to MeFite favorite GameHaus Cafe (previously and previouslier)...well, you can imagine my excitement! [more inside]
posted by Celsius1414 on May 29, 2015 - 63 comments

Let's do this again! The last meet-up at GameHaus was so much fun and we all talked about doing it again soon. I'm going to propose any Sunday in April, around the same time, 3:00pm. [more inside]
posted by Room 641-A on Mar 31, 2015 - 28 comments

My fancy gaming table has finally arrived, and it's time to take it for a test... drive? There will be the usual assortment of board and card games to choose from (or bring your own!). Food details inside.
posted by Sibrax on Mar 4, 2015 - 25 comments

I had a great time at the last Game Night, but the only problem is we all had so much to talk about we never got around to the game part before it was time to go! [more inside]
posted by Room 641-A on Feb 3, 2015 - 43 comments

One room for board games, one room for football-watching, owl appreciation everywhere! [more inside]
posted by Sibrax on Jan 17, 2015 - 34 comments

Same old, same old. Bring your games, bring your food, bring your drinks. We start at 2pm. UPDATE: We will be ending at 8pm this time.
posted by ocherdraco on Dec 11, 2014 - 16 comments

After checking in with Celsius1414 I'm re-posting this since it didn't get off the ground last time.

Food! Drink! Games! Friends! Food and drink and games and friends at the same time!

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I stumbled across a mention of gaming nights at Grand Central Market in DTLA and tracked down this press release and then this page.

Game Night at Grand Central Market

Looking to unwind after a tough day at work? Searching for fast, amazing fare to satisfy your foodie cravings? Planning a non-cliche date night? Whatever your Downtown LA dilemma, the city's oldest food hub has your back.

Enter Game Night -- eat, drink and play every Thursday until 9 pm. Grab dinner and drinks from our late hours vendors over an assortment of classic and new games: ping-pong, cornhole toss, Jenga, Uno, Cards Against Humanity, Scrabble, and many more. Just head over to the Hill St. Platform to get started.

We broached the subject of a gaming night at our last meetup (mmmm ramen), so this "proposed" post is more of a means to continue that conversation than saying it should be here at GCM necessarily.

Update 9/5: The consensus during our Ethiopian food meetup conversation seemed to be that with everybody being spread out, it's difficult to make a game night plan on work nights. If someone else wants to propose game/trivia/movie meetups for their individual environs, that might be the better way to go. [more inside]
posted by Room 641-A on Nov 12, 2014 - 40 comments

Because of life and stuff,* there has not been an October meetup. Our November meetup will be Saturday the 15th. We'll start at 2pm. Bring your games, snacks and/or drinks. [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco on Oct 16, 2014 - 6 comments