D&D Groups San Francisco

Bay Area D&D 5e Adventure League group

Adventure League level: 1-4 (log sheet needed if above 1st level) New players: welcome (no experience necessary) This is a ongoing D&D 5 Adventure League group. We have games running every other Saturday from 4:00pm-10pm at private residences in Berkeley. Each of our GMs is running a different season (storyline) and runs a game every two weeks on average. Players are invited to play in a game every two weeks (often staying in the same storyline, but may play in multiple storylines if desired). We have events that tie the seasons together in various ways. The group has been running for several years now, with players of all experience levels. Adventure League is set in the world of Forgotten Realms. There is often room at games and you are welcome to contact the coordinator (Josiah) to be invited to future games. No experience is necessary (you're welcome to bring a existing Adventure League character from previous play as long as you have a full Adventure Log to share). Campaign Website: Berkeley Adventure League (https://sites.google.com/site/berkeleyadventuresleague/) Coordinator: Josiah Knight (Cell 510-470-4004; Email josiahknight@gmail.com) Note: Make sure to join and check the Facebook group to get invited to games, as this Meetup does not reflect whether the game is full or not. You can share your contact information for gaming availability here as well: [http://bit.ly/gaming_availability](http://bit.ly/gaming_availability) Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BayAreaAdventureLeague/ Calendar: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BayAreaAdventureLeague/events/?source=4&action_history=null&filter=calendar

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)

The Ages of Globalization by Jeffrey D. Sachs

Our book for September is *The Ages of Globalization: Geography, Technology, and Institutions* by Jeffrey D. Sachs For those who are interested, here is the [link](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VcU5k38wVh5tB0eaJ8Akhq7A2HyLOX7a1AauKjPUAx0/edit?gid=1204962740#gid=1204962740) to the detailed results from the voting. *The Ages of Globalization: Geography, Technology, and Institutions* is a 2020 book by economist Jeffrey D. Sachs. Sachs traces the history of human connection across the globe from the Paleolithic era to the present, dividing that history into seven ages: the Paleolithic, Neolithic, Equestrian, Classical, Ocean, Industrial, and Digital. His central claim is that three forces have shaped how societies expand, trade, and interact over time. Geography sets the physical stage of climate, terrain, and resources. Technology, from the domestication of the horse to the steam engine to the internet, changes what people can build and how far they can reach. Institutions, meaning the governments, religions, and economic systems people create, determine how those capabilities get organized and put to use. Sachs walks through each age in turn, showing how a shift in technology or geography reshaped the balance of power and the flow of goods and ideas. He covers the rise of agriculture, the spread of empires, the ocean voyages that linked continents after 1500, and the industrial and digital revolutions that followed. The book closes with the current era, where Sachs turns to questions of inequality, environmental limits, and global governance, and argues that the same three forces will shape how humanity handles challenges like climate change and economic disparity. At roughly 250 pages, it is written for a general audience rather than specialists, and it draws on history, economics, and geography to cover a long span of time in a single volume. This event will be hybrid. I will host the meeting in person at my house in Berkeley which is near the intersection of College Ave and Woolsey St. I will email people the address the Saturday before the meeting. Here are the Google Meet details: Google Meet link: [https://meet.google.com/zem-xnbw-tuh](https://meet.google.com/zem-xnbw-tuh) Or dial: ‪(US) +1 641-854-0146‬ PIN: ‪637 012 874‬#

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

Rise of the Runelords Adventure Path

Pathfinders unite as they journey to Sandpoint and explore the mysteries that lies within the Varisian coast and the secrets stirring about of the Runelords' return. This is a published adventure that takes players and their characters from 1st level and beyond. We're currently at a full table, but we don't turn away genuinely, interested, serious players of all levels and ttrpg experience. Materials provided if needed except food and drinks. Post your questions if you need more info. May Desna guide your journeys and grant you her favors.

AMTGARD - live action role playing (Marina Bay Park, Richmond Marina)

**AMTGARD - WYVERN'S SPUR** [https://ork.amtgard.com/orkui/index.php?Route=Park/index/132](https://ork.amtgard.com/orkui/index.php?Route=Park/index/132) **KINGDOM OF WESTMARCH** [https://ork.amtgard.com/orkui/index.php?Route=Kingdom/index/21](https://ork.amtgard.com/orkui/index.php?Route=Kingdom/index/21) Welcome to Wyvern's Spur, Berkeley/Richmond 's chapter of Amtgard! **Sunday Amtgard @Marina Bay Park, Richmond Marina!** ***Most of our organizing is on Facebook; if you have any questions you'll get a much faster response there than messaging here!*** * *Park location* - **Marina Bay Park at the Richmond Marina, Richmond, CA** * *[Google Map](https://www.google.com/maps/@37.914617,-122.3464533,16z)*[ ](https://www.google.com/maps/@37.914617,-122.3464533,16z) * *All are welcome* * *Free to play* * *14+ for foam combat* * *Come & observe, ask questions of our members or participate!* * *We have loaner garb & loaner weapons on site.* * *Look forward to meeting you!* Amtgard is fun and silliness. We are an action oriented LARP that has chapters across the country. If you feel like checking out the rulebook, wonder over to California Amtgard's website at [http://caamtgard.com/docs/ ](http://caamtgard.com/docs/)(but you don't need to look at the rulebook before joining us, we're happy to go over things in person!) **Members start arriving between 11am and Noon; sparing and light games start about 11am; class battle games start at 12 noon go until we're tired.** To learn more about us - watch this YouTube video! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhq62QYwaGU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhq62QYwaGU) You can also find us on Facebook at - [https://www.facebook.com/groups/WyvernsSpur/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/WyvernsSpur/) and on Discord at - [https://discord.gg/egRFVDYC3r](https://discord.gg/egRFVDYC3r) Most of our organizing is on Discord; if you have any questions you'll get a much faster response there than messaging here!

Devious Board Game - Launch Party and Learn To Play

Come join in celebrating the release of the Devious board game by local designer, Glenn Cotter. See demos and play full games of Devious, while meeting the friendly local designer happy to share his knowledge about game making and the game industry. The event is free to attend. RSVP on the [Gamescape SF's website](https://www.gamescapesf.store/product/devious-launch-party-8-12-26/FCRDTH6ZLNXPRP2LKMV6OMMV) to guarantee your space or just show up. ***Devious***, designed by Glenn Cotter and published by Smirk & Dagger, is an anti-set collection card game. Build the strongest faerie alliance over five rounds and claim the crown. To do so you must play and hold in your tableau a single faerie from each of the faerie tribes, of the highest rank possible. But be wary, a second faerie of a given tribe negates your score - and more than two plunges your score into the negatives. Seek only the highest ranking faerie from each tribe for the strongest alliance possible. But each tribe has a unique power and the ability to manipulate faeries from around the table, including your own. Gaining the upper hand will be both chaotic and devious. To set up before the game, players decide which six faerie tribes to use in the game from the 13 suits included in the box. They can be mixed and matched so game play varies from game to game.

Mini-Meetup: Let's Play Charades!

Ladies Night Board Games

Join us each week for special Ladies nights events! **NOTE:** Seats are limited, please sign up at [https://www.dogpatch.games/ladiesevents](https://www.dogpatch.games/ladiesevents) **Signing up on MeetUp does not guarantee a slot.**

Learn How to Dragon Boat with KP Dragons

Our Sunday Meetups are for **first time or inexperienced** paddlers, and for experienced paddlers who wish to focus on refining their technique. All equipment is provided, but be sure to bring a water bottle and wear clothes you don't mind getting a little wet, and a ZipLoc bag for your keys/phone. In order to RSVP a spot on the boat, please be sure to fill out the following forms before coming out. This will help us with preparing boat seating and enable us to notify you in the event that practice gets cancelled due to weather conditions. Please be sure to also show up promptly at 8:30AM so we can set you up. **REQUIRED WAIVERS** * Contact Form: [https://forms.gle/daPoKAQQE8THwXkTA](https://forms.gle/daPoKAQQE8THwXkTA) * Waiver & Safety Form: [https://tinyurl.com/kpdwaiver](https://tinyurl.com/kpdwaiver) **ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP** The first three (3) trial practices are totally free. After your first three practices, we will invite you to formally join our team, at an annual membership rate of $150 for the full season. This serves to cover insurance, boat maintenance, and equipment upkeep. We are a non-profit, which relies on the generosity of our members and volunteers. After you join, your profile will be established on TeamSnap, where you will see our full practice schedule and upcoming races and be notified of key announcements affecting our team. We are looking forward to seeing you on the water!

BRIX FACTORY BREWING

ONLINE LIVE- Word Game Party (Word Twist, Categories, Rebus and more)

**\*GET TICKETS AT - [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13538#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13538#tix)** (Multiple Meetup groups are co-organizing so the RSVP's shown are just a very small portion attending. .) Do you like word games and enjoy playing with others? Then this is your opportunity to have some fun online playing word games our Live Word Game Night Party. These will include Word Twist, Categories, Rebus and more. We will email you everything you need to play! You will also get to socialize and make other friends all from the safety and comfort of your home! Plus, winners receive Amazon Gift Cards, free events, and more! **\*GET TICKETS AT - [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13425#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13425#tix)** \*After you purchase ticket, you will get the zoom link ON DAY OF THE EVENT. $15- $20 depending on how early you register for ticket. HOW IT WORKS: This completely online event will be LIVE and you will be able to see and hear the other participants while playing. In addition you get to meet and interact with other participants. You can attend via a computer/ webcam or smartphone/iPad/tablet. At game time, your host will show you a word search board. Your goal is to come up with as many words as you can within the specified time frame. We will have multiple rounds of play and have a system to also virtually introduce you to other participants. The people who made the most words, will get a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize at the end of the event. You also can earn raffle tickets for audience participation and finding certain bonus words. Winners receive Amazon Gift Cards, free events, and more! We will also play several other games including Word Twist, Categories, Rebus and more. **RSVPS on here are NOT reflective of actual attendance as this is a mlulti group event. \*GET TICKETS AT - [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13538#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13538#tix)**