About us
Welcome!
This is a group aimed at people born in the early 80's to late 90's who are looking to socialize and meet new people through board games as well as other events like happy hours, trivia, trying new restaurants, and more!
We primarily meet in the Bellevue Square area.
Join our community Discord server to chat with other members!
Click here to visit our Discord.
Formerly known as "The Millennials Board Games Club"
Upcoming events
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SF&F Reading & Hangout
Lincoln South Food Hall, 500 Bellevue Way NE Ste 250, Bellevue, wa, USWant to hang out and chat about science fiction & fantasy (SF&F), and read some short stories? Anyone is welcome, whether you're a complete newcomer to the genre, or an oldschool fan of Asimov and Le Guin.
This week we're discussing a Ken Liu short story called "The Gods Will Not be Chained." It takes about 15-20 minutes to read. It was published to a variety of places, including here: https://bigthink.com/high-culture/ken-liu-short-story
We'll probably discuss parallels with another Ken Liu story "Paper Menagerie," which we read and discussed in an earlier meetup. That's available online too.
If you don't have time to read it before the meetup, no worries; I'll bring my copies. You don't need to bring anything of your own. After discussing the story, we'll just hang out talking about SF&F narratives we like (in any form of media).
Location
Lincoln Square South Tower food court's 2nd floor lounge area (past the food court, near the Merrill Bank). Parking is free on weekends. Tap here to see a map. Tap here to see a picture of the lounge.
Long-Term
We decide on stories to read during the meetups and on the discord server: https://discord.gg/3dQN2jceh6
This event's discussion thread is in the "events-forum" under "SF&F Read & Hangout".We read short stories by variety of authors, from the satirical (like Terry Pratchett) to heavier writers (Ted Chiang, N.K. Jemisin, Le Guin). The goal is a small, casual group to meet people, with stories as a conversation starter. We might get into longer novels later, but for now, reading short stories during meetups lets people dive in and join the discussion without having to catch up.
(And yes, the picture is a world carried on the back of elephants riding a turtle through space. That's Terry Pratchett for you.)
3 attendees![Blood on the Clocktower [Social Deduction Game]](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/e/0/2/d/highres_522657389.jpeg)
Blood on the Clocktower [Social Deduction Game]
Lincoln South Food Hall, 500 Bellevue Way NE Ste 250, Bellevue, wa, USJoin us for Blood on the Clocktower! This is a popular social deduction game full of logic and deception. Players will randomly be given a good or evil role, each with a unique ability. This game is similar to Werewolf or Mafia, except it's even more expansive!
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Things to know about this event- Please try to show up by 6, especially if you have never played before! The game can accommodate people who arrive late and have to join mid-game, but it is not ideal for first-time players. Late first-time players might need to spectate the first game.
- This game involves deception, communication, logic, and piecing together information, some of which may be false. You will either be trying to deceive the other players, or figure out which players are trying to deceive you.
- The game length is variable depending on a variety of factors, but a typical game lasts somewhere between 1 to 2 hours. Typically each group plays 2 or 3 games per night.
- Parking in the garage underneath the Lincoln Square South Tower is free as long as you leave after 8:00.
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We will have 4 simultaneous groups running games. The plan is as follows (potentially subject to change):- Beginner Group: Aimed at new players or people who want to play a simpler script. The script will be Trouble Brewing or another beginner-friendly script.
- Intermediate Group: Aimed at people who want to play a moderately complex script. The script will be Bad Moon Rising, Sects & Violets, or a simpler custom script.
- Advanced Groups: Aimed at people who want to play a more complex script. The scripts will include experimental characters, potentially Fabled and/or Loric, and might be completely homebrew. There will be 2 advanced groups.
These are not hard guidelines. The storyteller will run a game that is appropriate for the players. You are welcome to join whichever group you'd like!
If there are not enough attendees for 4 groups, we will have 3 groups, combining the Intermediate group and one of the Advanced groups.
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RSVP & Waitlist PolicyRSVPs for this event open at 11pm on the Tuesday before the event.
If the event is full and you sign up, you will be put on the waitlist. If you are on the waitlist it means you are not attending the event. Every time someone cancels their RSVP, you move up 1 spot on the waitlist. If you are 1st on the waitlist and someone cancels, then you will be attending the event.
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Storytelling OpportunitiesDo you already know how to storytell and want to? Join the Discord (linked at the bottom) and go to the Blood on the Clocktower channel where you can sign up to storytell.
Do you want to learn how to storytell? Talk to any of the organizers and we can help! You are always welcome to shadow a storyteller at the event if you'd like to see how it's done.
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Want to learn more about the game?This is an excellent resource: https://sites.google.com/view/bakerybytheclocktower/new-to-botc
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Join our Discord! We have a channel specifically dedicated to talking about and learning Blood on the Clocktower.16 attendees
Board Games + Boba
Lincoln South Food Hall, 500 Bellevue Way NE Ste 250, Bellevue, wa, USWelcome to our weekly Friday board game event!
Whether you're a new or experienced board gamer, you can join us for an evening of board games and socializing at the Lincoln Square South Food Hall!
Feel free to bring any board games you have or join a group and play. You can drop in anytime until the event closes; it's okay to be late!
TRANSPORTATION & LOCATION:
- We are located on the 2nd Floor Food Court in the South Tower building, right past Dote Coffee
- There is parking in the garage below the Lincoln Square South Tower that's free as long as you leave after 8:00
- The nearest Light Rail station is the Bellevue Downtown Station, a 15-minute walk away
WHEN YOU ARRIVE:
- We normally have signs on some tables and nametags to help identify each other. If present, grab one!
- Find a group or start a game yourself! You're always very welcome to join a table to say hi and ask to enter between rounds
- Join our Discord server! It's a great way to stay in touch with anyone you meet and learn about more events
WHILE YOU'RE HERE:
- Consider buying a bite or drink!
- Be careful not to get anything on anyone's games/pieces
- Respect others' personal space and belongings
- Help clean up games and check around for loose pieces
- Help us include everyone! Consider taking brief pauses in between rounds to give new players a chance to join in
We're all here to meet new people, play board games, and have fun!
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