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Your Name 10th Anniversary Balboa Theater

Your Name 10th Anniversary Balboa Theater

Sat, Aug 15, 1:30 AM
From SF Anime Social Club

We'll meet 30 minutes before the movie to introduce ourselves. I'll be out front of the theater with Name tags for all attendees. You will need to pay for your own admission, I suggest getting there early so we can also try and sit together. Your Name. 10th Anniversary PG Date: Friday, August 14 Time: 7:00 PM (107 minutes) Location: Balboa Theater Screen: Balboa Screen 1 General Admission: $15 After the movie ends we can go to Hockey Haven and Pub across the street to socialize. 3625 Balboa St #2603, San Francisco, CA 94121

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Games with Cute Critters @ Hesher's Pizza / Oakland

Games with Cute Critters @ Hesher's Pizza / Oakland

Tue, Aug 11, 1:00 AM
From East Bay Gamers Guild - Board Game Nights
4.7

Join us for a fun night of cuteys games filled with cutsey creatures!! Basically any game with adorable little animals. They can be anthropomorphic, families of little animals, and even games where the animals arent the main component of the game. We'll be returning to one of our faves spots, Hesher's Pizza in Jack London. The have tons of beer and cider on tap as well as pizza! With gluten free and vegan options too! Weve got some super fab games coming out!! Our cute critter meter will definitely be filled up!! Gabi will be hosting [THE GLORIOUS GUILDS OF BUTTON VILLE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VVobuI6sQE), an adorable new game set in a fantasy setting where anthropomorphic characters must restore the guilds of Buttonville. you slip into the role of a guild master and recruit members of the sleepy little town into a place full of life and laurel wreaths. Timing, a knack for probability, and a touch of luck with the cards are the key to your triumph. Justin will be hosting [WYRMSPAN.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2XmDHVSzb0) Play your dragons to house and roost a stunningly magificent array of dragons both magnificent to behold and to earn you the most victory points. If you've heard of Wingspan, well, welcome to its dragon coutnerpart! Mac will be hosting [UNSABLE UNICORNS](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T3--vdMs84), an absolutely adorable game where you assemble an army of unicorns and they try and kill everyone else's to stop the from becoming the winner. We also have a few NSFW expansions so be prepared to laugh as you play cards. A truly zany game of chaos and craziness! And Caroline will be hosting [ROOT! ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G08TDwBbV7o)An asymmetrical game of adventure and warfare that pits woodland animal factions against each other. Each animal faction plays the gam wildly differently making this game have a lot of replay ability! If you're into war strategy and fancy a higher complexity game, this one is for you! Of course we'll have tons of other games there too!! As always feel free to bring any game and friends you like! Games scheduled to be there are: GLORIOUS GUILDS OF BUTTONVILLE - form a guild as animal characters WYRMSPAN - wingspan with dragons UNSTABLE UNICORNS - NSFW hilarious chaos ROOT -- asemetric animal war game FLAMECRAFT - adorable dragons brewing firey potions WINGSPAN -- build the best bird sanctuary EVERDELL--- adorable forest creature town building game ARK NOVA - build the most glorious zoo AGRICOLA--- farm life sim, non-competitive TAKENOKO--- worker placement, cute panda KILLER BUNNIES - bunnies killing bunnies HERE KITTY KITTY--- be a old cat lady getting the most cats COCKROACH POKER -- card game, bluffing +many more! \*\*Bring any game you like -- even if its off theme -- and plz bring your friends! \*\*\*This meetup begins at 6 with games starting around 6:30ish Youre welcome to arrive after that just know that you may have to hang out / team up for a new round of gaming to begin. \*\*\*Feel free to bring friends and any games you like! Friends first. Games always.

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Open Board Gaming !

Open Board Gaming !

Fri, Aug 14, 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 \(owner/managers\)

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Hype o'clock Game Dev & Tea Time

Sat, Aug 15, 9:00 PM
From SF Bay Area Game Jamming & Game Design
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.

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Board Game Playtesting at Victory Point Cafe Berkeley - 1st Wednesdays

Board Game Playtesting at Victory Point Cafe Berkeley - 1st Wednesdays

Thu, Aug 6, 1:00 AM
From Golden Gate Gamemakers
4.8

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).

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Game Night

Game Night

Tue, Aug 11, 2:00 AM
From Play Games Learn Names
4.8

**Join us for Game Night at the Flying Pig Pub and Bistro at 7 pm on the second Monday of each month.** We'll start out with an ice breaker game and then take it from there. Please consider purchasing food and/or drink at the Flying Pig for use of their space. They have a robust [menu](https://flyingpigbistropub.com/eat)! We look forward to meeting you!

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