May 2025 OBG Board Game Meetups

Here's the OBG lineup for May -- locations and dates subject to change. Become a member to get the latest!

May 4: May the 4th Be With You: Space-themed board games
Join us at Original Pattern Brewing (Oakland) for an epic afternoon of tabletop adventure in a galaxy not so far away. Whether you’re a Rebel strategist, Imperial tactician, or just love games with space lasers and epic quests, this Star Wars and space-themed board game meetup is for you.

Bring your favorite sci-fi or space-themed board games—Star Wars: Rebellion, X-Wing, Terraforming Mars, SETI, Galactic Cruise, Gaia Project, Cosmic Encounter, or anything that travels through hyperspace—and play with fellow fans and gamers.

It’s May the 4th, so don’t be a scruffy-looking nerf herder—grab your friends, roll the dice, and let the Force guide your strategy.

May 11: Buy, Bid, Build: Auction/stock board games
Trade smart, invest wisely, and dominate the board in this market-themed strategy showdown.

Featured games include:

• For Sale: A quick real estate bidding game
• Bruxelles 1893: Art noveau meets economic planning in this deep euro game
• Airlines Europe: Build an airline empire and invest in the right stocks
• Medici: Reiner Knizia's classic auction 
• Acquire: Stock market savvy and corporate takeovers
• Raccoon Tycoon Deluxe: An upgraded version of the fast-paced game of trading commodities
• Power Grid: Plan your network, manage resources, and outbid opponents for energy dominance

May 18: Board Game Brews
Dig into a day of crop-growing and beer-brewing with some of the best farming and plant-themed strategy games.

May 25: BYO Favorite Game
Many members of OBG will be at the San Francisco game convention, KublaCon, but for those who are around, Oakland United Beerworks will welcome you! Grab your favorite games, gather your friends and join us for a laidback open board game day. Bring what you love!