This group is for startup employees in the Boston and Cambridge area to come blow off some steam and play games. Bring your own games or choose from our library. We'll have great games like Dominion, Bohnanza, Settlers of Catan, Carcassonne and Ticket to Ride. If you’re new to board games, we’re always teaching so feel free to come by and learn some new games.

Mass Fun and Games is a social networking group for Meetup members who live in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We get together and play different types of games as a way to socialize and meet new people. You don't have to be an expert at any type of game to join. We're all about allowing people to get together and make new friends. Here are some games that we may play: Agricola * Alhambra * Arkham Horror * Carcassonne * Citadels * Cash N Guns * Clue * Dominion * Elder Signs * Get Bi …

Let's get together for board games in our neighborhood! Meet us at one of our meetup locations and enjoy the lastest in board gaming or a classic (well, not too classic!) favorite! Inexperienced members always welcome as we will teach you what you need to know to become competitive at your newly discovered favorite board game and of course, always have fun and make some new friends! Who could not use a new friend?

Come learn a new board game each month. We meet at the Framingham BN. Chairs and tables provided.

We started this Meetup to bring together the best devs, designers and entrepreneurs in the local social, casual and MMORPG games space. Come meet some friends, hear a couple of great industry speakers talk about what's cool in games. We're especially interested in Casual Game Association Minna Mingles members and IGDA members who may have not gotten together in a long time. Hopefully we can be a resource. Please join our Meetup and pass the URL to other friends of yours in the local gaming …

The Boston Windows Game Developers Group is a community of developers in the Boston, MA area. It's purpose is to gather together individuals interested in developing games for the Windows platforms. No experience is necessary, beginners and experts are all welcome. The group meets monthly in the Microsoft New England Research and Development Center at 1 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA on the fourth (4th) Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm.

We'll meet at bars, mostly around Boston, but also on the North and South Shores and Metrowest area, to play games like Balderdash and Taboo. No scoring. Play is for good jokes only! And meeting new people.

The Mobile, Gaming, UX (MGU) Special Interest Group (SIG) at TechSandbox covers the interests of people involved in digital game creation, mobile applications and user interface (UX) design. Mission of TechSandBox is to accelerate the success of science and technology entrepreneurs based in the 30+ cities and towns located near the I495, I90, Rt.9 corridors of Massachusetts.

We get together to play adult oriented (Age 12+) board games (Euro Games) such as Porto Rico, San Jan, St. Petersburg, Ticket to Ride, Cidadels, Trans Europa / Trans America, Hanging Gardens, Navegador, Power Grid, etc...

We play both boardgames and card games, including Classics like Monopoly or Scrabble German style games like Carcassonne or Settlers of Catan Card games like Hearts and Bridge Anything you want to bring and play We will pick a cool venue for each meetup and grab drinks while playing games. Come play boardgames and hang out!

MTG Boston is a Meetup group for causal players of the card game Magic: The Gathering in the Greater Boston area.  It was so popular in our gaming group, Boston Cards and Conversation, that we have created a new group just for M:tG players! Some of our members are tournament players, but for the most part, this is a group of casual players using fun, non-tournament decks. Whether you are a 15-year veteran or are just beginning how to play, you'll find MTG Boston to be the best place to get your …

I started this group to form a cadre of MtG players who love EDH, casual play, and enjoying a great game! I am happy to teach people how to play MtG in all it's wonderful varieties, and I'm happy to help people get back into it after time away. I have decks upon decks upon decks so even if you don't have your own cards, that's okay! Just come with an open mind and eager to play! We can get together at my apartment in Waltham or, if we get enough people together, maybe we can start meeting at ano …

Chess is an incredible game...but with all the smartphones, Xboxes, iPads, and iPods out there, it sometimes gets lost in the shuffle. In fact, games don't have to be played in high def or with high-tech controllers to be fully engaging. Chess is one of those games. With a simple board and 32 pieces, chess continues to captivate amateurs and grandmasters alike. All you need is a basic knowledge of how the pieces move, a fair amount of concentration and insight and you have become a viable chess …

This is a group for all lovers of Scrabble in the Boston area, currently meeting in Somerville, MA. We are an informal group of folks with a wide range of skills. If you are just starting to go beyond living room play, I think you'll have fun, but if you're an advanced player you'll also have a chance to have a little competition. People chat over the games and occasionally play open with a dictionary. Most games are two player, but you might find a three or four player game. Finally, we often h …

Beantown Cornhole .....Are you done laughing? Haha. Yes...If you are not aware of this game, we admit that the name seems odd...BUT, it is the real name for the most exciting, fun, and competitive indoor/outdoor game that men and women are falling in love all over the country and beyond! In other states, Cornhole is known as Baggo, Bags, and Tailgate Toss. Cornhole was born in Western Ohio. The origin of the name is simple: 6" Bags filled with corn, that you throw into a hole. Sounds easy right? …

Seeking mah jongg players -- or learners! -- to play regularly in Cambridge/Somerville, and possibly elsewhere.  We have offered weekly and one-off games in Cambridge, Somerville, Medford and Coolidge Corner, as well as beginners classes. All members are invited to suggest and post a new game day/time/location! There is no fee to join our group, and you are welcome to come once to make sure it suits you.  After that, we ask a contribution of $5 from each player which covers 6 months (August 16 t …

Poker is an amazing game full of nuance and strategy. This is a group for people who want to study this beautiful game to better our play. We will talk strategy, go over math and help each other get better. We will record games and help each other find holes in our play. If you know who David Sklanksy is or have read something by Bill Chen you will fit right in. Of course beginners and the curious will be more than welcome. This is not the normal home game group. It is a group of people who aim …

** gsummitX - Gamification in Boston is a meetup for anyone involved in and/or interested in the topic of gamification, engagement and/or loyalty. A few times each year, we'll ask the community to come together to hear a speaker from the gamification space, 1-2 demos from companies using gamification in their business model, and our unique workshop-like game called "Play for a Cause." We'll have some grub and beverages for everyone as well. This meetup is run by the Team at Gamification.co and t …

We are a collection of happy geeks! We are people who are into anime, fantasy, sci fi, video games, tabletop gaming, manga, comic books, and more. Mostly we just like to get together and have fun! We have anime nights, gaming nights, movie nights, conventions we attend together, Renaissance Faires, costume parties and so much more. We've also had more outdoorsy events such as kayaking. If you live in the greater Boston area and want to meet people with similar interests, then join our group and …

Are you looking for other gamers to play with? It's time that there was a group in Boston for everyone to get together and play everything Xbox and also some great PC games! Whether Halo is your game, StarCraft, Street Fighter, Fifa, Call of Duty, or maybe Madden, our Meetup Group is here to bring people together to play their favorite games. Please Join us during our open registration next week (October 27th - November 4th)  Please come by and register in order to receive a friends and family …

This group is about bringing people together and have some fun while learning the basics about how to play Baccarat. In our meetings we will review the rules of the game of mini-baccarat, the most common version found in casinos. There will an opportunity to get some hands on experience using chips to place wagers. We will also discuss money management and common betting strategies. With each meeting there will be a chance to test your skills in a contest to win door prizes. Cost to attend is $2 …

Meet ups involve playing TI3 and its expansions. Newbies and experienced players are welcome! The rules are simple: Don't be a whiner. Don't be a sore loser. Don't get angry at the game. Don't quit early unless it 's a crisis. Don't cheat.

(Gratefully ripped off from our sister group http://www.meetup.com/Geek-Culture-Group/) Meet up with other self-identified geeks. Interests include (but are not limited to) Sci-fi/Fantasy, Anime, Video games, Board games, Roleplaying games, Science and technology, Internet memes, and web comics. Rules: 1. In order to join the group you must answer all of the profile questions. A picture is not mandatory but does help to distinguish members with the same name. 2. If you attend an event you will r …

Let’s get together and have some fun! This is a group for those of us who are interested in conscious relating and community building. I started this group because I am inspired to get together regularly with like-minded people for games and exercises that bring out our authentic selves and encourage us to go deeper. I am looking forward to introducing friends from various parts of my life to new connections. Most months, our Meetup will be an authentic-relating Games Night and social time. Ano …

In it’s 4th year now, The Boston Area Dallas Cowboys Fan Club is getting bigger and better than ever! Our fan club meets each week so come join us if you want the experience of watching games with other True Blues in a fun bar! The newly remodeled MJ O'Connor's will be providing our group a private room (with sound) as well as food & drink specials for our games each week! M.J. O'Connor's Irish Pub 27 Columbus Ave Boston, MA 02116 Next to Boston Park Plaza Hotel They are convenient …

Have you ever wanted to learn and play Bridge? Looking to exercise your brain and have fun doing so? Getting tired of poker and want another challenge? Want to know why business executives play Bridge to keep an advantage in their careers? Beantown Bridge is a casual Bridge meetup in the Greater Boston area. We have events in Metro Boston area. Our mission is to bring back this classic game to a new generation of game players.  Our focus is not on competitive or professional play, but rather t …

Open to ALL people that like pinball. We are a gay couple in Billerica Massachusetts looking to assemble a group of people who like to play pinball. Once you sign up, you can see the pictures of the other members and their profiles. You'll also be updated on when a new pinball party is scheduled.  Our events will be held in our home with pinball games, snacks, byob. Other members may also join who have machines and will be welcomed to host events.

Do you live near Beantown? Do you enjoy playing Dungeons & Dragons? Wanna meet other cool folks who do the same? Then come on down to one of our relaxed, friendly meetups where everyone is welcome to meet others to find a great D&D game. If you're attending, head downstairs and look for meetup people browsing the RPG book racks.