“ I want these local Meetups because I LOVE games - of all types, there's nothing more wholesome and fun than a game ”

“ Hi! I am looking to find people to travel with this summer and thereafter. I am teacher at a private school and have a lot of time off. I like to go for day or weekend trips around New England and love traveling for longer periods beyond N.E. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like meeting new people and I like board gaming, a lot. ”

“ The NEW Starcraft is coming soon!! http://www.starcraft2.com/ ”

“ I'm a longtime Silicon Valley resident who enjoys walks, dining out, and meeting people! I'm particularly familiar with Palo Alto restaurants and the Stanford area. ”

“ To have fun playing games with other fun 'n happy people! ”

“ CHICAGO BEAR FAN>>>>GO BEARS!!!! I think there were almost as many of us at the raider game as there were them. GO BEARS!!! Looking for other BEAR fans to watch games with and hang out with. ”

“ Hi, my name is Elissa and my husband's name is Tom. We have an amazing son named Evan who is 13 months old. I'm hoping to meet other new parents on LI! ”

“ Our family, two adults and two teens, like playing some of the newer boardgames such as Munchkin, Zombies, etc and enjoy meeting and teaching others how to play. We also are excited about learning how to play other new boardgames. ”

“ I like strategy board games, and am always interested in learning to play new games. =) have fun! ”

“ I am a mom of 14 year old daughter. Mainly I am starting to go out and enjoy my divorced life. I enjoy meeting people. This seems like a very safe and friendly way to meet other singles and have a nice time away from my home. ”

“ I wanted it so bad, I started one! Sign up even if you're not in game development currently! ”

“ I have been looking for beginning Mah Jong players for the longest time. I have a nice set that I would love to put to good use. I am interested in playing for the fun of it, not for money. ”

“ I love to play racquetball so if you are interested in playing, let me know. I live in south san jose. ”

“ I want local English as a Second Language Meetups simply b/c I want to meet a diverse of wonderful people, such as me, and 2 c how we interact from there. ”

“ Boardgames and 2's sand vball are fun! ”

“ Hi, I just got to the Bay area, and this seemed like a fun thing to join. ”

“ A long time ago I had over one hundred board games. I look forward to attending. Would you like me to bring a game or two? ”

“ well I like to play mahjong and i just moved here and I would love to meet other people who play. ”

“ I'm 24. I've got a few games (Puerto Rico, Citadels, Bohnanza, A House Divided), but I'd really like to try new stuff. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to find a Pool Partner ”

“ sounds fun. ”

“ if its FUN-- count me in!!! ”

“ Hello! I have a variety of interests and I love meeting new people to share these common interests with. ”

“ I've suffered from PCOS for over 10 years and would love to have others to talk about it with. ”

“ I enjoy meeting people doing the things that I love...walking dogs, eating out, golfing, playing board and card games, bowling, visiting galleries and museums and enjoying nature. Let's meet up somewhere soon! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to play games and need a fun night now and then. ”

“ Former programmer for a database based accounting system who is updating to newer and different programming and quality assurance technologies (read: going back to college?). ”

“ I live in Sunnyvale. Join me on "The South Bay Photography Meetup Group" to play backgammon. ”

“ Hi, my husband and I moved back here last November after living in Philly for 7 years. Most of our friends have really young kids and can't go out so I'm just looking for some new people to hang out with. ”

“ I love monopoly and would love to hear of a new group starting near-by! ”

“ I'm actually starting a regular MahJongg group, please email dzlouie at yahu if you're interested in (learning) playing. In the Contra Costa county area. ”

“ Meetups get people involved in the things they enjoy with like-minded people. No "bar scene" necessary; it's what community is all about. ”

“ Risk is my favorite game! ”

“ I would say I'm a walker more than a hiker so this will be a new experience, looking forward to starting with an easy one :) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd like to get to know the city better, meet new people and have a fun social time. ”

“ Hi, I am interested in getting back into training shape, working on meeting new and fun people, share my hobbies with others, and just to have a good time. I claim being over-Americanized and having creative thoughts. ”

“ Hi, I am pretty much a beginner who plays nine holes. Would like to play weekdays esp afternoons. ”

“ Coffee! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i have heard its a ton of fun and we could all use more fun! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I moved to this area a year ago and would like to meet women friends ”

“ I want these local Meetups because you get to meet people with common interests with the hope of making lifelong friends, and have fun along the way. And let's face it- you can never have too much fun, or too many friends in this journey called life. ”

“ I love to play GO but I haven't played for while and my GO Strength was about 5k-6k ”

“ i want these local meetups because i like go ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love playing cards and boardgames, and Spades is my favorite. Let the games begin! :) ”

“ I've grown up watching Bridge but never played and wouldlove to learn! ”