Competitive Gaming San Francisco

From San Francisco Go Club

Come to Victory Point Cafe in Berkeley to playtest some games in development! This event is twice a month, 1st Wednesdays and 3rd Mondays, and exists as two separate listings on our meetup. This is a relaxed chance to try new board / card / tabletop games, get feedback on your own prototypes, and learn about the game industry. Designers and interested players welcome, no experience needed. Please be courteous to other designers and stay to test their games if you are bringing your own prototype to be tested. Drop in and out any time and participate as much as you'd like, and just observing is fine too. RSVPing is appreciated but not required. Organizers: Glenn and Velgus * COST - Participants may pay the regular $12/person reserved gaming fee or waive it by buying at least two menu items from the cafe. Pay or start a tab at the front counter upon entering. * PARKING - Street meters should be free from 6pm onwards. There is free street parking on the street behind the venue and on surrounding streets during the day and evening. * BART - Downtown Berkeley BART station is a straight 8-minute walk away. [See GGG's full Code of Conduct here](https://goldengategamemakers.com/Code_Of_Conduct/). Up-to-date details and our many other events can be found at [meetup.com/playgoldengate](https://www.meetup.com/playgoldengate).

4 attendees

Open Board Gaming !

Fri, Oct 9, 2:00 AM

From Play Games

4.6

We play and teach games every Thursday [at](https://www.itsyourmoveoakland.com/)[ Its Your Move Games](https://www.itsyourmoveoakland.com/clubs) until 11pm. The cost is $5. Drop in any time from 7:00pm to 10:30pm or so and you're sure to find something to play! Bring your games from home or use any of the games from our extensive used game library. We often have many tables going on at once for lots of variety. The earlier part of the evening is ideal for families with kids. We play all sorts of board games and card games on Thursday nights, but also: We are at[ 7th West](https://www.7thwest.com/) Every Wednesday night with a nice sized board game library. There is no cover charge there and they have Pin Ball machines a great menu and a large patio for smoking. Got a favorite game you'd like to find others to play? Bring it along! Let us know in advance if possible so we can help with recruiting players. In addition to these Thursday Meetups and the ones linked above, there are yet more game-specific events for adults and youth over the course of each week, including Scrabble, youth Pathfinder, youth chess and youth Go classes/play, so check out our full schedule here (http://www.meetup.com/oaklandgames/pages/Event_schedule/). There's more to come, so be sure to stay in touch! We request a donation of $3 to help offset the cost of keeping the store open so late every Friday. Hope to see you soon! \-\- Chris Specker and Will Kreber $owner/managers$

3 attendees

Play Go and Socialize

Fri, Oct 16, 11:00 PM

4.7

Visit our Japan Center Go Club and play Go with others. We are open every Friday 4-8pm with more times coming soon.

🎲 Game Night Wednesdays + Happy Hour at Rick & Roxy’s! 🎯

Thu, Oct 15, 1:00 AM

From San Francisco Games

4.6

Midweek just got way more fun! Whether you're rolling in with a crew or flying solo, Game Night Wednesdays is your spot to play, sip, and socialize! 🔥 Happy Hour (6-9 PM): 🍹 $5 Well Drinks 🍺 $5 Michelob Ultra on Tap 🌊 5 for $25 Pacifico Buckets 🍹 5 for $30 Suncruisers (Vodka Iced Tea) 🥒 $8 Pickle Back Jameson Shots 🎮 Games include: Simon, Jenga, Guess Who, Chess, Cards Against Humanity, What Do You Meme, Monopoly Deal, Uno, Sorry, Yahtzee, Most Likely To..., classic cards, and dice. Plus, hit up Rick’s game room for skeeball, darts, giant Jenga, giant Connect 4, and a Polycade with 50+ retro arcade games! 🍻 Every Wednesday | Rick & Roxy’s | Happy Hour 6-9 PM | Games All Night! Rick & Roxy's 2131 Lombard Street San Francisco, CA.

From Noisebridge Hackerspace

Showcase Showdown

Sat, Oct 10, 2:00 AM

**WIKI:** https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Showcase_Showdown # Showcase Showdown 2nd & 4th Fridays Showcase Showdown is an indie game showcase and fighting game tourney featuring Smash Melee competition. * **WHEN: 2**nd and 4th Fridays at [Noisebridge](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Noisebridge "Noisebridge") at 7pm-12am. * **WHAT:** Play indie games showcases & competitive games like [Super Smash Brothers Melee](https://www.noisebridge.net/index.php?title=Super_Smash_Brothers_Melee&action=edit&redlink=1 "Super Smash Brothers Melee (page does not exist)"). * It is part of our [Fighting Game Fridays](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Category:Fighting_Game_Fridays "Category:Fighting Game Fridays") alternating with [School of Melee](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/School_of_Melee "School of Melee") 1st and 4th Fridays. * It started as Noisebridge's first [GDC](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/GDC "GDC") IndieSmash event in 2026. * **WHERE:** [Noisebridge](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Noisebridge "Noisebridge") Hackerspace, [272](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/272 "272") Capp St. San Francisco, CA * **COST:** **FREE!** Noisebridge runs on donations and 24 hour access card memberships. # Indie Games Showcases * **GAMERS:** Do you want to see the next generation of games being showcased and playtested? * **DEVS"** Do you have a game in the works or released that you'd like to share? ## GAMERS COME PLAY THE NEXT WAVE We have a wide variety of exciting new games in development or recently released for you to try! * Meet the developers and share your playtesting feedback to help shape the future of gaming. ## DEVS COME SHOW YOUR HARD WORK We are seeking games to show so get in touch and show up with your games to share! * We can help you set up your demo station and promotional materials to help attendees play, wishlist, give feedback and buy your game. * Come to [Gamebridge](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Gamebridge "Gamebridge") Wednesdays and we'll set you up. * Introduce yourself on our [Discord](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Discord "Discord") #games channel and tell us about the game you want to showcase and what promo material and setup you plan to have. # Competitive Game Tournaments ## Smash Melee Tourney Smash Melee is our founding game tourney that we began with and will continue every event. ## Halo We are planning a Halo tourney soon with some folks volunteering to do that. ## Street Fighter & Marvel VS Capcom Street Fighter games are at the roots of the fighting game community and we play these games too. ## Soul Calibur A tale of souls and swords, the soul still burns from our days with the Dreamcast. * We would like to have a Soul Calibur 6 tournament soon. * We could play console Calibur games if we get the right set of consoles and discs or figure out how to get them. ## Aether A newer kind of fighting game. ## Skull Girls A really artistic and cool fighting game. ## Bring them blue sparks! Suggest a game Do you have a game you'd like to arrange to play at Showcase Showdown?

Marin Board Game Designers & Playtesting!

Sat, Oct 10, 9:00 PM

From Marin Board Games

Whether you're a Meetup member or no, feel free to join! No RSVP required. Calling all local game designers and cardboard enthusiasts! New designers and interested players of any skill level welcome. Bring your rough prototypes, rules drafts, hand drawn boards and cards to get them out in front of fellow gamers. Or just bring yourself and a willingness to give some experiments a try! This is a relaxed space to get concepts out of our heads onto the table and get feedback on what seems to work, what doesn't, and bounce ideas around. Don't expect polished, publisher complete games. This event is a monthly deadline and opportunity to force myself and anyone interested to get that next iteration tweaked or rules draft done. We meet every second Saturday of the month! [Our code of conduct](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aJX8eDIJ7T3tZdbWE4ElEd7VHW_qSa_2nOE-4p1IDsw/edit?usp=sharing) Join our discord! https://discord.gg/NPjeQeqH78

From SF Bay Area Game Jamming & Game Design

Hype o'clock Game Dev & Tea Time

Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 PM

4.9

Come hang out, have some tea, and work on/share your projects with other cool folks! Please see the "How to find us" section below for more info. This event is scheduled for every 3rd Saturday of the month.

3 attendees

Game Night Fun with Just Spades!

Sat, Oct 17, 8:00 PM

From Just Spades

4.9

Join us for an entertaining evening filled with strategic gameplay and fun times at our upcoming Just Spades event! Whether you're a seasoned Spades player or new to the game, all are welcome to come and enjoy a night of card games and socializing with fellow enthusiasts. Connect with new friends, test your skills in a friendly atmosphere, and experience the thrill of playing Spades in a vibrant gaming community. Don't miss out on this opportunity to have a fantastic time filled with laughter, competition, and memorable moments. Let's gather, shuffle the deck, and make the most of our game night with Just Spades!

8 attendees

Mon at Victory Point Cafe

Tue, Oct 20, 1:00 AM

From Berkeley Board Gamers

Game night is back, come on out to Victory Point Cafe and check out the Berkeley Board Gamers. The only reason restrictions are being lifted is because most adults that can be vaccinated are being vaccinated. In fact, vaccines are going to be available for 5 and up. Let me state clearly right now, if you are NOT FULLY UPDATED on your boosters, you should NOT come out to any of these events for your own health and safety. Fully updated means 2 weeks after your latest booster dose of vaccine. The Berkeley Board Gamers has no power to verify whether someone is fully updated, so if you make the choice not to listen to this warning, then you are assuming that risk yourself. We may also meet in a place with non-members, the Berkeley Board Gamers definitely has no power or influence over non-members. To be clear, you should only consider these game nights if you are fully updated! The venue we are meeting at is the charming Victory Point Café. The normal gaming fee at the café is $7.50. Instead of paying the normal gaming fee the café has generously offered to let us simply purchase any 2 items from the menu. If you have a dietary restriction that makes this requirement difficult, please let me know and we can work something out. The link below includes the cafe's menu: https://www.victorypointcafe.com/pages/menu

From Social Events at Lore Speakeasy and Escape Room

Terraforming Mars Tournament

Sun, Oct 18, 9:00 PM

Calling all Terraforming Mars players! Join us for a day of friendly competition and good company at Lore Speakeasy. MAIN TOURNAMENT FORMAT \- 16 players max \- 4 tables of 3\-4 players \- 2 rounds\, single elimination\. The winner of each round 1 table advances to the final table\. \- Base game \+ Prelude expansion \- 1st tie\-breaker: Megacredits remaining\, 2nd tie\-breaker: seat order \- $25 entry $100% goes directly into the prize pool$\, 2 menu item order minimum All final table players will receive a cash prize from the RSVP pool! 1st Place: 50% 2nd Place: 25% 3rd Place: 15% 4th Place: 10%

From The Geek Collective of Gamescape SF

Echoes of Elisum: Narrative Kill Team Event

Mon, Oct 12, 5:00 PM

4.7

Join us for an all-day narrative Kill Team event on 10/12/26! While the event is beginner-friendly, some knowledge on how to play Kill Team is required. You will play Kill Team with unsanctioned twists that might work or might not. Either way get ready to throw dice, cheer for models failing or succeeding, and have a blast. **Schedule**: 10:00 AM - Registration/Check-in 10:30 AM - Round 1 12:30 PM - Lunch Break 1:30 PM - Round 2 3:30 - Break 4:00 PM - Round 3 7:00 PM - Awards/Optional Evening Open Play Please visit the [Player Packet for full details here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VobcNTbee3xMZMpgdSveInrNjf7MUfxphyd_T2_BFSk/edit?usp=sharing). [Registration is required in advance here](https://www.gamescapesf.store/product/echoes-of-elisum-narrative-kill-team-event-10-12-26/GSXTUE52S6UD3L5PKTHMNB5T).

From Silicon Valley Chess Community

SF - Marina Chess Club Night

Thu, Oct 15, 2:00 AM

♟️ **This isn’t your typical chess meetup** Every week **20+ people** show up We play in bars. We bring the vibes. Whether you’re a total beginner or a blitz addict—this is your place. 🫱 Hosted by your **CVO (Chief Vibes Officer) Stephen** – expect high energy, good convos, and games with people who love chess and community just as much as you do. **SV Chess Community = Chess + People + Vibes** We’re the **largest social chess community in NorCal**, bringing people together across the Bay through the love of the game. 🧩 **What to expect**: – Chill blitz & casual games – No judgment, no pressure—just good vibes – Great convo, good drinks, and new friends – Boards provided—just show up and play 🍻 All games happen at the bar. Didn’t sign up ahead of time? No worries—we’ll help you join at the event. **Join the movement. Make your move. We’ll see you over the board.** 📲 Follow us on Instagram → [@sv_chess_community](https://www.instagram.com/sv_chess_community/) 🌐 Learn more → [sv-chess.com/community/about](https://sv-chess.com/community/about) 📝 Register now → [sv-chess.com/community/registration](https://sv-chess.com/community/registration)

Visit our Japan Center Go Club and play Go with others. We are open every Friday 4-8pm with more times coming soon.

🎲 Game Night Wednesdays + Happy Hour at Rick & Roxy’s! 🎯

Thu, Oct 15, 1:00 AM

From San Francisco Games

4.6

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Showcase Showdown

Sat, Oct 10, 2:00 AM

Marin Board Game Designers & Playtesting!

Sat, Oct 10, 9:00 PM

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