Console Gaming San Francisco

The MADE Video Game Museum

Let's Play "Cairn"

For this month's game we are playing the narrative mountain climber, "**Cairn**." From the developer: *Reach a summit never climbed before in this survival-climber from the creators of Furi and Haven. Climb anywhere and plan your route carefully, managing pitons and resources to survive the unforgiving Mount Kami. Discover what Aava is willing to sacrifice to achieve the ascent of a lifetime.* It is available for PC an PlayStation 5. Play through it this month and we will discuss it on **August 22nd**! Play through as much as you can and be prepared to be spoiled at the meeting. :) p.s. [Here](https://discord.gg/TYQmS3GgBK) is a link to our **Discord**, pop in to meet folks ahead of the meetup.

SF 🏀 Shooting Games: Queers & Allies

Join us and end your week right with a laid-back hour of basketball shooting games, and community. This group is for LGBTQ+ folks and Allies of all skill levels. Whether you’ve never picked up a basketball or you’ve been shooting for years, you’re welcome here. This isn’t about competition it’s about connection, laughter, movement, and enjoying a lunch hour together. We’ll play casual shooting games like: • Around the World • HORSE (or, in the spirit of Pride… PRIDE🌈 I decided to start this meetup after my dad passed away. Playing basketball shooting games together was one of our favorite traditions, and creating this group is my way of carrying that joy forward while building new community. My hope is that this becomes a place where people can laugh, meet new friends, get outside, and make Friday afternoons something to look forward to. I’ll have a basketball 🏀 so just bring yourself. water, comfortable shoes, and a welcoming spirit. Bring a friend if you’d like. Let’s celebrate community, movement, one shot at a time.

Play Go and Socialize

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

Open Board Gaming !

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 \(owner/managers\)

Hype o'clock Game Dev & Tea Time

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.

Board Game Playtesting at Dogpatch Games (San Francisco)

Welcome to the Golden Gate Gamemakers' board game playtesting event at Dogpatch Games in San Francisco! We meet last Thursdays 6pm-10pm. We are a community of tabletop game designers & board game fanatics who meet monthly at Dogpatch Games (1095 Tennessee St. in San Francisco's Dogpatch district) to playtest each other's prototypes, provide feedback, help each other get published, and most importantly... have fun! Whether you’re game is days away from Kickstarter, or just ideas on a napkin, or you just want to hangout and playtest other prototypes (we LOVE playtesters!)…all are welcome! A few notes if this is your first time joining us: \- Our goal is to provide a community around creating new games\. Every designer will get their prototype to the table\. We give everyone the chance to play games and get their game played\. \- Each designer gets equal time\, which is about one hour\. This includes rules explanations\, gameplay\, and time for feedback\. \- Please arrive on time if you have a game to playtest\. At the beginning of the night each designer will pitch their game to the group\, then breakout into smaller groups\. If you arrive and playtesting has already begun\, we will try to accommodate you later in the evening\. \- If your game requires more than one hour\, or requires a player count of 6 or more\, please contact us ahead of time so we can make arrangements\. \- Please stay for as long as you can to playtest others’ games\. \- When you arrive\, please check in with the cashier and inform them you’re with the San Francisco Board Game Designers\. Dogpatch Games charges customers an hourly fee \(monthly subscriptions are available\)\, but we have negotiated **a flat rate of $12 per person you'll need to pay for the evening**. \- Dogpatch Games does not yet sell food or drink\, but outside food is very welcomed\. There are many great options within a couple blocks\. \- Street parking is readily available nearby\. Or take BART to the Powell Street station and transfer to San Francisco Muni “T”\-line and take that eastbound to 20th & 3rd Ave stop\. Dogpatch Games is then one block away\. \- Please no “blind playtesting”\. You must teach your game yourself and not require playtesters to read rules during the event\. \- This is an event for playtesting your game and gathering feedback\, and not promoting your upcoming Kickstarter campaign\. \- Reach out to Phil Schwarzmann \(phillip\.schwarzmann@gmail\.com\) or for any questions\. Looking forward to seeing you there!! Phil [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](meetup.com/playgoldengate)

RPG Night @ Gamescape SF - Sci-fi edition!!

Every 4th Sunday of the month, Gamescape hosts RPG Night at our store in San Francisco! You can always see the latest offerings of games on our online store here: [https://www.gamescapesf.store/product/rpg-night-6-28-26/3WFWGDAJLTRMII74QOSQSAOY](https://www.gamescapesf.store/product/rpg-night-6-28-26/3WFWGDAJLTRMII74QOSQSAOY) *Registration in advance required via the link above.* This month's games are: Pale Dot Mothership Star Trek Adventures $5 entry, 6:30PM-10PM

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

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.

Game Night Fun with Just Spades!

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!

Game Dev Coworking

Come hang out, chat, and work on your projects at the MADE's new space in downtown Oakland!

Devious Launch Party - Local Designer!

Come join us in celebrating the release of Devious by local designer, Glenn Cotter. The event is free to attend, and you'll get the chance to learn how to play the game with Glenn! Short description of Devious: Create an alliance between mischievous tribes of faeries using trickery and sabotage. It's a quick-playing, highly interactive card game for up to 6 players. Although it is a free event, registration in advance is recommended due to limited space here: [https://www.gamescapesf.store/product/devious-launch-party-8-12-26/FCRDTH6ZLNXPRP2LKMV6OMMV](https://www.gamescapesf.store/product/devious-launch-party-8-12-26/FCRDTH6ZLNXPRP2LKMV6OMMV)