Backgammon New York

Gotham City Backgammon at Josie Woods

Chouette or Match Backgammon Tournament at the Manhattan Games Center

Join us for a **7 PT Match Tournament or 3 Player Chouette Night** of Backgammon. Opening at 7:00pm & Chouette/Match play starts at 7:30pm. **\- RSVP \-** TO GUARENTEE A Seat in the Tournament. 7 Point 4 Player Match Tournaent. 1st & 2nd Place Prizes The Chouette's Last Game is 9:45 pm - so it is a timed event On Tuesdays at Backgammon New York City BGNYC we are back to serving light snacks, wine, beer, tea, and coffee. Backgammon Sign-in & Boards on the 12th floor. We will close around 11:00 pm. Please bring your board if you have one (if you don't, we have a limited amount on hand). We also have a sister website https://www.meetup.com/backgammon-new-york-city-bgnyc/. We look forward to seeing you. Send me a Message for Any Questions. John B

Tuesday Cavendish Bridge & Backgammon Club

Join us for a Chouette or Match Night of Backgammon. 7 Point Match Tournament or 3 Player chouette game. 1st & 2nd Place Prizes The Chouette's Last Game is 9:45pm - so it is a timed event On Tuesdays at Backgammon New York City BGNYC we are back to serving light snacks, wine, beer, tea, and coffee. Backgammon Sign-in & Boards on the 12th floor. Please bring your board if you have one (if you don't, we have a limited amount on hand). We also have a sister website https://www.meetup.com/manhattan-games-center/. We look forward to seeing you. Send Email to BGNYCusa@gmail.com for Any Questions. John B

Mastering the 2026 NMJL card

**IS THE MOST COMMON EXPRESSION YOU USE,” WHAT DO I DO WITH THESE TILES I WAS JUST DEALT”?** **IF SO, THIS DEEP DIVE SESSION IS FOR YOU.** **You’re a beginner but now you will learn….** **\*\* what to do for your first move** **\*\* when and why you should commit to a section of the card** **\*\* when and why you should commit to a line (or two) on the card** **\*\* where to find your best line on the card given your hand…and much more.** ***THIS IS AN 8-PERSON CLASS. 3 PEOPLE HAVE SIGNED UP THRU AN ALTERNATIVE SITE. 5 REMAINING SEATS.*** ***PAYMENT ALSO BY VENMO @Ken-Boyar***

Back to the '80s FRIDAY After-work Party!

\*\*Back to the ’80s\*\* After\-work party \| 5:00–9:30 pm Start the weekend off right once a month on the \*\*2nd Friday\*\* at The Delancey (main floor)—pure ’80s vibes for the after-work / #bedby10 crowd! FREE with RSVP right here on this meetup page. It's best to get your FREE e-tickets just in case of a PAID party happening on the rooftop and/or basement: Free E-Tickets: [FREE E-tickets](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002398412555?aff=oddtdtcreator) 🔥 REAL Manhattan Nightclub. REAL ‘80s Energy. Lights, sound & vibe that feel like midnight at 5 PM. 🍹 **DRINK SPECIALS** • $7 ANY Beers • $7 Hard Seltzers • $9 Well Drinks Dance to the ‘80s hits you know and love—the rock, the pop, the new wave/synth, the R&B, and the freestyle, plus a touch of the ‘70s and ‘90s. All spun by The Legend DJ TM.8 using real CDs—no laptop! Got a request? Write it in his notebook displayed to the left of the DJ booth. 📝 📜 **HISTORY** The Legend DJ TM.8 was the General Manager & Resident DJ for 37 years at Manhattan’s Legendary East Village venue, the Pyramid Club (1984-2021). Check out DJ TM.8 posts/videos on: @djtm.8 (TikTok) @DJ_TM8 on X (Twitter) @nyc80sdanceparty (Instagram) DJ TM.8 Events (Facebook) DJ TM.8 (Facebook) [@backtothe80s.with.djtm.8](http://@backtothe80s.with.djtm.8) (TikTok)

🀄 Learn to Play Mahjong in Midtown! Beginner Night at FreedSpaces

Ever watched people clack tiles and yell "Mahjong!" and thought, I want in? 🙋‍♀️ This is your night! 🀄✨ Join us at FreedSpaces in Midtown for a cozy, beginner-friendly Learn to Play American Mahjong night. No experience needed, and no homework. Just bring your curiosity and a sense of fun! 😄 **Here's the plan:** 🕖 6:45 PM: Doors open, find your seat, and say hi 👋 🀄 7:00 PM: We teach you the tiles, the card, the Charleston, and how a winning hand comes together 🎉 8:15 PM: Play real games with a friendly guide at your table 👋 9:30 PM: Wrap up (and plan your next mahj night!) Free pizza included! 🍕 **Why you'll love it:** 💛 Small tables of 4 with hands-on help the whole time 🧠 A fun brain workout that's way more social than your phone 🫶 Come solo or bring a friend. We'll match you into a table! 🎁 Tiles, racks and cards are all provided **What to bring:** ✅ Just yourself (and a friend if you'd like!) ✅ Snacks or a drink for yourself if you like (please keep food off the tiles 😉) ✅ Comfy clothes and good vibes ✅ Optional: a 2026 National Mah Jongg League card if you want to keep practicing at home **⚠️ Heads up, please read! 🚶** FreedSpaces is on the 5th floor of a 4-flight walk-up with NO elevator. Please plan for the stairs! When you arrive, buzz ONLY the 5th floor button, and please keep it nice and quiet on the stairs, since our neighbors work in the building. 🙏 Spots are limited to 16, so grab yours early! 🎟️ Can't make it after RSVPing? Please cancel at least 48 hours ahead so someone else can take your seat. 💛 See you at the table! 🀄🎉 — Dillon & the FreedSpaces team

Back to the '80s Saturday Dance Party

FREE tickets: [FREE tickets](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1065877110129?aff=oddtdtcreator) Come out and dance as you are! 🕺✨ No elevator waits, no dress code. Leave politics and problems at the door. Hotel Chantelle (downstairs) 92 Ludlow Street (corner of Delancey Street), New York, NY, 10002. **SATURDAY, November 21st, 2026** \| ⏰ 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM 🔥 REAL Manhattan Nightclub. REAL ‘80s Energy. Lights, sound & vibe that feel like midnight at 5 PM. 🍹 **DRINK SPECIALS** • $7 ANY Beers • $7 Hard Seltzers • $9 Well Drinks Dance to the ‘80s hits you know and love—the rock, the pop, the new wave/synth, the R&B, and the freestyle, plus a touch of the ‘70s and ‘90s. All spun by The Legend DJ TM.8 using real CDs—no laptop! Got a request? Write it in his notebook displayed to the left of the DJ booth. 📝 📜 **HISTORY** The Legend DJ TM.8 was the General Manager & Resident DJ for 37 years at Manhattan’s Legendary East Village venue, the Pyramid Club (1984-2021). Check out DJ TM.8 posts/videos on: @djtm.8 (TikTok) @DJ_TM8 on X (Twitter) @nyc80sdanceparty (Instagram) DJ TM.8 Events (Facebook) DJ TM.8 (Facebook) @backtothe80s.with.djtm.8 (TikTok)

Tuesday Night Weekly Game Night - NOW AT COBBLESTONE'S!

**\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*PLEASE NOTE\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** *** ***\*\* In order to support Cobblestones for letting us use their space, there is a $15 minimum food/drink order per person.\*\**** We're a friendly group of gamers that play everything from Carcassonne & Ticket to Ride to Wingspan & heavier Eurogames! If you don't recognize the games, don't worry, everyone is happy to teach new players the rules. And feel free to bring your own board games if you wish. Between all of us, there's usually a large selection of games to choose from. In order to support our awesome, not-too-loud, well-lit venue, each person must purchase something to eat or a few drinks. ***\*\*\*Again, there is a $15 minimum per person.****\*\*\** *** We always welcome new people & we're all here to have fun, but we do have a few ground rules that we ask everyone to be aware of: * Treat everyone in the group with respect & do not discriminate. Some of us "trash talk" when we play, but it's all in good fun & in the spirit of gaming. * This is a restaurant/bar so accidents are bound to happen. However, if you're responsible for ruining someone else's game by spilling a beverage or food on it, the right thing to do is to offer to purchase a new copy for them. Some of the games we bring are out of print so please treat every board game with respect. * If a game is accidentally ruined by a staff member, everyone at the table should pitch in to buy a new one for the owner. More often than not, this comes to about $10/person or less, so in our opinion it isn't too much to ask for. *** Thanks everyone & see you on Tuesday night!

Wednesday Night Gaming at THE UNCOMMONS

**\*\*\*SPACE IS LIMITED, PLEASE ONLY RSVP IF YOU PLAN TO BE HERE\*\*\*** We are a social, friendly group that meets to play games. We mostly play **mid to heavyweight Euro & strategy games ike** Hansa Teutonica, Concordia, Keyflower, Great Western Trail, Clank, Root, Scythe, Terraforming Mars... We do also play some lighter party and filler games, but they are not the main focus. If you like, **join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/rYNfkpdJNE)** to chat with us and, optionally, schedule games in advance. **RULES & THINGS TO KNOW** * **Be on time.** If you arrive after 7:20 or so, you risk losing your seat. * ***Cancel if you're not coming!*** We have limited seats. * **Cost is** **$15 at the door**, payable to the venue. * **Be kind.** Any language or behavior that is racist, sexist, ableist, ageist, homophobic, transphobic, etc. will not tolerated. Bullying or bad-mouthing other attendees will also not be tolerated. But we all make mistakes and if you accidentally cross a line, an apology can go a long way. * We're not here to debate politics, and we are not a dating service.

Gotham Go Group - Tuesdays at the Hungarian

Every Tuesday evening from 5 - closing. All are welcome, from beginners to pros. We usually have 8-15 players show up. This is a casual coffee house environment so don't expect a Go tournament kind of silence, but rather a din of conversation that is probably the vanguard of intellectual New York. Absolutely free, it costs nothing to play, and there is nothing to join. But PLEASE do get a drink, dessert or both to support the good folks at the Hungarian Pastry Shop who so graciously allow us to use their storied and humble space. We have some boards and stones, but it never hurts to bring your own.

Friday night games at Panera

**This event is not open to the public. I have not asked any website to publish or promote my events. You must be a member of the group before the date of the meetup with a positive RSVP or you will not be welcome at the event. Thank you** Please (required): (1) RSVP BY 1:00 PM ON DAY OF MEETUP. This is a hard deadline. Please do not decide after 1:00 pm to comment (or not) and show up. (2) No guests. Please have your companion join the group and rsvp. (3) Each person buys food and beverage at the establishment. **(4) Please note that no new members will be approved on the same day of an event. New members may be approved once the event has concluded, and are welcome to sign up for the following event.** Please (suggested): Bring a game that you want to play and can teach others. Any issue or request, please privately message the organizer or event host. Thank you! Hope to see you!

Sunday Night Gaming at Hex & Co. West

**THE SIMPLE STUFF** * **Be kind.** * **Most games are planned in advance on our [Discord](https://discord.gg/rYNfkpdJNE).** * **Be on time.** People cluster up pretty quickly and you can be without a gaming partner. * **Cancel if you're not coming by 2PM that day.** We have limited seats. * **Cost is $10 at the door.** This is a special Meetup rate. * **FIRST TIMERS** **may be removed from the event** if they fail to respond to a request to confirm attendance. **THE DETAILS** Join us for a weekly Sunday night board game night at [Hex & Co](http://hexnyc.com/) in Morningside Heights. Tell the cashier that you're with “the Meetup” and they'll direct you to our tables in the back. Food and drink are available, and Hex has a large lending library you can choose from. Most games are planned in advance on our [Discord](https://discord.gg/rYNfkpdJNE). Pickup games happen all the time, but are less complex than our standard fare. All levels of game complexity are welcome, but we lean toward middle-to-heavy euros. Don't worry, teaching is a big part of our culture. **NEW TO THE MEETUP?** Thanks for coming! We hope you enjoy yourself. We are a social, friendly group that meets to play games. Language and behavior that is racist, sexist, ableist, ageist, and so on, is not tolerated. Bullying and bad-mouthing the other guests are also not tolerated. We're not here to debate politics, and we are not a dating service. Obviously gaming can sometimes include trash talking. Just … know if your opponents are up for that! And look, we all make mistakes -- if you’ve offended someone, an apology can go a long way. **QUESTIONS** **I’m relatively new to board gaming! Is this group for me?** Hi! Welcome to board gaming! Yes, it is. To make sure you have a great experience, please show up on time, before games get decided, and introduce yourself, telling people you’re new to gaming and what games you know and like. We were all new to gaming once, too. While most games we play are medium-to-heavy weight games, light games appear every week, so there's probably something for you. If you’re willing to stretch a bit and learn a more complex game, that’s great, as someone will almost always know how to teach it. To find out if players are willing to teach a game they’re about to start, just ask. Some experience with games like Azul, Catan, Splendor, Century Spice Road, 7 Wonders, Sagrada, etc., is helpful, but not essential. **What if I am on the waiting list?** It is rare that people on the waiting don't get seats, but it can happen. So you could just take a chance and show up. If you do show up, 1) ask employees up front if you can wait to pay (they're typically cool about that, but no promises here /shrug) and 2) come check in with us in the back. Seats for confirmed guests are held until 5:15, after which they're considered a no-show. (Unless they contact us first, or had something like an awful train ride.) Then seats are first-come first served. **Will someone teach me games if I don’t know them?** Often, yes - you just have to ask. But planning ahead can be helpful too, because that’ll give you a chance to read the rules before you come. **What do you mean by mid- and heavy-weight board games?** Some examples: Hansa Teutonica, Concordia, Keyflower, Great Western Trail, Clank!, Root, Small World, Scythe, Dinosaur Island, Terraforming Mars, Trickerion: Legends of Illusion, Kemet, Arcs, Underwater Cities, Food Chain Magnate, Indonesia, A Feast for Odin, Archipelago, Detective: City of Angels, and Tzolk'in. **Can we play *X*?** Sure! Suggest it. Make sure someone has a playable copy (you or the store), either you or someone else knows and can teach the game, and others agree to play. Games that take an exceedingly long time (4+ hours) probably won’t get picked up.