A good chance for us gals who love a good boardgaming session to get together for a good session - without the lads! The games we play are mostly lighter strategy-based games such as Ticket to Ride, Carcassone, Dominion, etc.  Newbies are welcome!

This group has many types of activities: Boardgames, Karaoke, Hikes, Dance, Theatre Outings, Sport Events, Metaphysical (Meditation, Tantric Learning, Reiki, Massage, etc.), Poker, Sharing Cooking & Baking, Movie Night, Improv Night, and Anything else you suggest. Really! Suggest something! And when it comes to Board Games...I am often asked "What kind of Games do you play?" A pretty accurate answer to "What kind of board games do we play" is: "Euro-Strategy games, as found on BoardGamesGeek.c …

Let’s gather around a table, have some munchies and have fun playing some of the classic board games and card games you played when you were a kid and some of the newer ones as well. Games are a great way to de-stress, have fun and create new friendships. This group is well established, with good attendance and many regulars that appreciate the more playful side of life. This is a low-key environment, games are usually at my house or assistant organizers. We play a wide range of classic and mode …

I am new to the area and looking for others who share an interest in strategy games and history, especially American and European 20th Century. This meetup is about meeting new people, engaging your mind and having fun. I am looking for a group of gamers that love to learn, play, and teach all sorts of games. Newcomers are welcome. Gaming is a social pursuit that can be enjoyed by all ages while promoting fun, social interaction, mental challenge with a dose of healthy competition. NOTE: We are …

This group is for games of all sorts. We play party/social games and strategy games. We encourage our members to try new and different board games they may never have played-- there are lots of them! No experience is required, we are happy to teach!

Friendships, family and community are some of the most precious things to me. This group is about forming new friendships, enriching our everyday lives and sharing who we are with each other and the community. This group offers a wide range of activities, including; game nights, potlucks, cooking demonstrations, meet and greet nights, movie nights (at home and at the theater), inspiration, crafts, volunteering, book clubs, cultural events, trips to Calistoga, Reno ext. a yearly murder mystery pa …

This group is for those that enjoy an evening of playing board and or parlor games in a social atmosphere.

Meet other Santa Cruz Area Scrabble Friends/Friendlies to kibbitz and play games. We welcome all players who want to have fun and socialize in a relaxed environment. Bring your boards and PDAs. http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/santa_cruz_scrabble/

Let's get together and play some Go in and around Santa Cruz. Players of all ages, strength, and experience are welcome. If you've never played the game before, we'd be happy to play you through your first few games and show you the ropes! Go is an ancient game that originated in China, with a definite history of over 3000 years, although there are historians who say that the game was invented more than 4000 years ago. Its name comes from the Japanese name Igo, which means "surrounding board gam …

A casual group for guys who like games and gaming of all sorts. Board games, card games, video games, RPGs, etc. Hopefully a place to gather like-minded individuals and game.

The Geek Club South Bay was created so that geeks of all kinds could meet to make friends and participate in fun activities.  We host events of all kinds, including board game nights, movie marathons, Sci Fi book clubs, and video game parties.  We're pretty sure we've got something for every geek out there!

Come meet and play board games, card games and even the occasional RPG with smart, interesting. Types of games you'll see played at this meetup include Dominion, Arkham Horror, Core Wars, Lords of Waterdeep, Battlestar Galactica, Ghost Stories, and more! No Experience required to join, we're always willing to teach newcomers.

Welcome! We are a diverse group of open-minded people with interests that are somewhat unusual.  Our hope is for the Geek Club (Peninsula Chapter) to be a place for meeting like-minded people with which to go on adventures or just hang out.  Most of our events are very laid-back, so don't be afraid to jump right in. Our group definition of geeky is fairly broad.  Anything off the beaten track:  anime, computers, science and science fiction, cult films, unusual art processes, fighting robots and …

Here we are, a diverse group of women flourishing, creating, learning, and sharing. Whether you are single or married, new to the area or want to expand your circle of friends, and break free for a girl’s night out or gathering, this women's social group could be just what you are looking for. We are a fun and energetic group of women who welcome newcomers. The group consists of women of all ages who enjoy girlfriend time, after work happy hours, dining out or potlucks in, good food and conversa …

This meetup group is focused on providing a non-judgemental social environment to bring geek girls together for friendship and fun activities. All geek girls are welcome here, whether you're a gamer, Trekkie, bookworm, anime nut, or just a huge fan of something niche! We hope to see you at one of our meetups soon! More group info here: http://www.meetup.com/Geek-Girls-Silicon-Valley/about/

This group is for Jewish geeks and nerds looking to hang out with other Jewish geeks and nerds in the Bay Area. If you're a Jewish geek or nerd that likes movies, board games, video games, museum trips, Shabbat dinners, mitzvah projects, or other geeky or Jewish-themed events and activities then this group is for you!

Do you enjoy socializing in an interesting and innovative environment? Whether you are new to the area or a long-time local, want to add to an already active social calendar or make an effort to get out of the house more, The Tech Museum After Hours is a pretty interesting event. The goal of this group is to gather a bunch of people who want to go but also want to know more than just one or two people there. After Hours is a monthly evening event where adults 21 and older can enjoy science, tec …

A group interested in getting together to play Mahjong. Currently we're more focused on Hong Kong/Cantonese style of mahjong but we do also have a few sporadic meetups for Riichi mahjong.

We play Settlers of Catan, its expansions and variants.

We are a mid- 40's professional couple, grown kids, 2 dogs, 5 cats, and living in San Mateo. We are seeking other couples in the Bay Area to get together with for dinners, cocktails, BBQ's, game nights, comedy shows, concerts, trips and any other outings we can think of! Maybe even some outings with our dogs! At our first meeting we can then decide together on events to plan and how often we would like to get together, etc. We have been wanting to meet some new people and figured this would be a …

Meet other local people who: *enjoy jigsaw puzzles *know people who enjoy jigsaw puzzles

Lets play scrabble! All levels welcome-social or competitive

This is a cozy place to discover and enjoy vegan food and have fun. You can come for just the potluck, just the games or enjoy both. If you are new to veganism, you can bring fresh fruit, a salad with the dressing separate, or fresh juice. If you have a favorite game, please share it with us.

Let's form a group of individuals who love words and playing competitive, stimulating board games! It's sure to be an capital rendezvous- learning new words, stumping fellow participants with bogus, grandiose or terse definitions! Get the creative juices flowing, meet new friends and enjoy the benefits of living more creatively! A bit more about the game... Balderdash contains several cards with real words nobody has heard of. After one of those words has been read aloud, players try to come up …

This is a meetup group for Indians who are interested in playing traditional Indian games like goli, ghilli danda, bugari, street cricket, lagori, carrom and many more. It's open to singles as well as families with kids. We will organize events for kids and grown ups alike with an intent to revive the nostalgic games we grew up playing.

We are a group of kind, mindful people who enjoy simple pleasures such as the company of friends. We will get together for indoor fun such as movies, board games, party games, Wii, dinner parties, and the like. I'm open to suggestions for events.