May is packed with lots of great themed meetups:

• Stars and Wars Games @ Hesher's (Oakland)
• Feld Day @ Faction (Alameda)
• Interactive Games @ Vera's (Oakland)
• KublaCon 2024 @ Hyatt Regency (Burlingame): See what we're playing.
• Renaissance inspired games @ Hillside Club (Berkeley)​: Weird fact: End of the Middle Ages Day is a fascinating celebration that marks a significant shift in history. Celebrated on May 29th, this day remembers the fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans in 1453, an event many see as the close of the Middle Ages and the dawn of the Renaissance which celebrated arts, science, and philosophy. Games that fall in this category: Azul, El Grande, Lorenzo il Magnifico, Splendor Duel, Keyflower 

This month we've got a packed schedule of games around Oakland, Berkeley, and Alameda!

Berkeley @ the Hillside Club - Wednesdays from 5:30-9:30pm

• 4/3: Hidden gems: Play games that have flown under the radar.
• 4/24: Get ready for adventure! Embark on a thrilling journey around the world without leaving your seat. Learn and play games that inspire travel, or feature modes of traveling by rail, plane, or boat. Some games may include Iberian Gauge (players compete to invest in railway companies), Airlines Europe (take to the skies and become a savvy airline investor), Let's Go Japan (plan an itinerary in this set collection game set in Japan), and more.

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Alameda @ Faction Brewing - 1 Sunday/month from 1-6pm

• 4/7 (Sunday): Open game day. We're enjoying the beautiful weather and food truck while playing Nova Roma, Isle of Skye, Age of Comics, and more. As always, feel free to bring a game you want to play. We always teach or share a video on how to play.

Oakland @ Hesher's Pizza - 3 Saturdays/month from 1-6pm

• 4/13: Sci-fi and fantasy games like Gaia Project (dive into the depths of space exploration), First Rat (embark on a daring adventure as you navigate the treacherous streets of a fantasy city), Djinn (unleash the power of ancient spirits, collect resources and capture djinn). Discover a variety of other sci-fi and fantasy board games available for play throughout the event. From intense space battles to epic quests and magical duels, there's something for everyone.
• 4/20: Green and nature themed games: From wildlife conservation challenges to scenic hiking adventures, there's something for every nature lover. Some games may include Cascadia (create the most harmonious and diverse habitats by placing tiles and attracting wildlife), or Parks (embark on a journey through America's national parks in this visually stunning game).
• 4/27: Virtual flea market + import games: We love imports of popular titles and tricktakers from around the world. Learn and play some favorites with us. If you're interested in buying a game, you can see the list here and contact the seller in our Discord group.

We organize games outside of these public meetups too. If you want to join the most enthusiastic board gaming community in the East Bay, join our Discord.

There are a lot of fun game days planned in the next two weeks, plus a dog-friendly hike!

On Saturdays, we host board games in Jack London Square from 1-6pm. Visit our private Discord for the details. Not a member? Request an invite here.

• March 9: Learn and play trick taking games including Japanese imports like King's Tricktakers and Dokitto Ice, classics like euchre, or Euro-style ones like Brian Boru and Schadenfreude.
• March 16: Brass Birmingham, Food Chain Magnate, and games like On Mars by Vital Lacerda are well known "heavy" European games, where there's indirect player interaction and multiple paths to scoring points. 

On Wednesdays, we host board games at the Hillside Club from 5:30-9:30pm.

• March 13: As the days get longer, immerse yourself in the world of nature-themed games like Parks, Cascadia, Trailblazer: John Muir Trail, and Wingspan. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or a newcomer, our friendly game teachers will guide you through the rules, ensuring a night filled with fun and camaraderie. Feel free to bring your favorite game or dive into our curated collection. 
• March 20: Boardgame Geek is the board gamer's destination for learning about old and new games. It is essentially a catalog of most of the world's games, and one of its features is it's top 100 list. Some of those games include Wingspan, Ark Nova, Terraforming Mars, Cascadia, Brass Birmingham, and more. If you'd like to learn and play some of these hot games, join us!

On Sunday, March 17, we're heading off to the Black Diamond Mind Preserve to get an early preview of spring's wildflower display. Details in our Discord!