Deck Building Games San Francisco

Disney Lorcana TCG Hyperia City Prerelease Event

Join us for release weekend of Disney Lorcana’s new set, Hyperia City! Each player will get a pre-release kit and promo card(s) provided by Ravensburger. Instead of prizing, we will be raffling off goodies for those in attendance at the end of round 2. **Event format:** 50-minute, best-of-three, Swiss rounds. Late arrivals will be accommodated **Check-in:** 9:30am **Deck-building begins:** 9:45am **Round 1 begins:** About 10:30am [Registration is required in advance here](https://www.gamescapesf.store/product/disney-lorcana-tcg-hyperia-city-prerelease-event-10-18-26/KUOW3O7XJIDPVDF5HWYPKNKC).

Magic the Gathering Casual Players Meetup - Every Sunday!

SF Casual MTG Players may be found upstairs in the back at The Richmond Republic Draught House 642 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118 (415) 702-6069 4pm - 10pm People usually start showing up around 4-5 pm. ***** We play many different variants of multiplayer magic. We usually play Duels Star (sometimes called Pentagonal) Anti-Star (New format!) Commander Tiny Leaders Emperor 2-Headed Giant (or more!) Left-right Attack Assassin Team variants of each of the above! Crazy fun. And More! Hear what others have to say about the Magic meetup! "It sucks. These guys bring these crazy-ass decks that always beat my tournament-caliber builds." --Bill "Don't go. These morons think they know how to play magic, but my legacy goblin deck can kill em all. I just have to remember to bring it next time." --Bob "I brought a vintage deck filled with proxy moxes. I won even before my opponents got to take their first turn! How cool is that! Of course, the next game I waited around while everyone destroyed everything i had in quick succession. But that's ok, I had fun!" --Amy If you are looking for websites to help you with deck ideas for casual magic, here are a few that are highly recommended: Magic Deck Vortex (http://www.magicdeckvortex.com) Essential Magic (http://www.essentialmagic.com/) Especially check out the combos page...highly useful for breaking things not meant to be broken. TappedOut (http://tappedout.net/) MTG Salvation (http://www.mtgsalvation.com/) Especially check out their rumors forum here (http://forums.mtgsalvation.com/forumdisplay.php?f=27). This is where you will find out about upcoming cards and sets and other interesting tidbits. See you at SF Casual Magic Sundays!

SF Tech Week: Building Your Discord Server Through Every Stage of Game Dev

SF Game Development is excited to be hosting an event during SF Tech Week with a hands-on session from Discord on building community around your game. Join us in person at DNA Lounge on Tuesday, October 6th from 5:30pm–9:00pm. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from an industry expert, who will take the stage at 7:00 pm. Whether you're a seasoned game developer, an aspiring artist, a student, or an indie creator, this event is designed for you. Come mingle with like-minded professionals and enthusiasts, and enjoy some pizza and bits sponsored by Discord. There's a full-service bar at the venue with all proceeds supporting the venue. Your participation helps us continue hosting fantastic events in their 3,000 sqft space. You'll also get a chance to demo indie games and meet the speaker involved with the event. **Building Your Discord Server Through Every Stage of Game Development** **Anthony Tešija — Senior Developer Advocate at Discord** The best game communities start long before launch day. Learn how to build a community and evolve it through your game's alpha, release, and beyond. We'll cover channels, roles, events, moderation, and how to bring players straight from your game into your community and keep them engaged. Anthony will walk through the four stages every game passes through — in development, alpha/beta, release, and post-release — and what your server should actually look like at each one: why starting minimal beats over-building, how forum channels turn scattered feedback into organized bug reports, how community invites can auto-assign your beta testers, and how Rich Presence and bots can bridge your game and your server to turn players into organic marketing. **See you all there!** Thank you everyone for RSVPing for our SF Game Development event with our fellow indie game developers. We can't wait to see everyone there. Make sure to arrive at 5:30pm for networking and game demos. You **MUST RSVP** on Meetup, Luma, or Eventbrite to secure your spot.

Game Night Fun with Just Spades!

Join us for an entertaining evening filled with strategic gameplay and fun times at our upcoming Just Spades event! Whether you're a seasoned Spades player or new to the game, all are welcome to come and enjoy a night of card games and socializing with fellow enthusiasts. Connect with new friends, test your skills in a friendly atmosphere, and experience the thrill of playing Spades in a vibrant gaming community. Don't miss out on this opportunity to have a fantastic time filled with laughter, competition, and memorable moments. Let's gather, shuffle the deck, and make the most of our game night with Just Spades!

Play Gin Rummy!

Pop in to play gin and other rummy style games with SF Card Players! Think: rummy 500, Rummikub, Five Crowns, etc. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned pro, this event is perfect for anyone looking to socialize and get in on friendly competition. Come alone or bring a friend – all are welcome. We have plenty of playing cards, notebooks and pens, but you're welcome to bring your own if you like. These are the house rules we'll play with: https://bicyclecards.com/how-to-play/gin-rummy

RPG Night @ Gamescape SF - Halloween Edition!

This month, we're having a Halloween-themed RPG Night on October 18th! Sign up here: [https://www.gamescapesf.store/product/rpg-night-10-18-26/3WFWGDAJLTRMII74QOSQSAOY](https://www.gamescapesf.store/product/rpg-night-6-28-26/3WFWGDAJLTRMII74QOSQSAOY) *Registration in advance required via the link above.* This month's games are: Breathless RPG The Conservatory Dread RPG $5 entry, 6:30PM-10PM

Monthly Cribbage Meetup!

Pop in when you can for a fun evening of cribbage with SF Card Players! Whether you're a beginner or seasoned pro, this event is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a night of socializing and friendly competition. Come alone or bring a friend – all are welcome. We have plenty of playing cards and cribbage boards but you're welcome to bring your own if you like. These are the house rules we'll play with which most cribbage apps follow: https://bicyclecards.com/how-to-play/cribbage

17th Annual Bar-B-Qchre on SAT Oct 17, 2026

**The 17th Annual Bar-B-Qchre in Golden Gate Park has been officially scheduled for Oct 17, 2026!** While we normally host this event the 2nd full weekend in October(i.e. the weekend after Hardly Strictly), there is scheduling conflict this year, so it's getting pushed out a week to Saturday October 17th. So mark your calendars now! **TIMING** -Arrive any time after Noon. -Grill at 1pm. -Wrap things up by 6pm. **WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED** -Hot dogs, sausages, buns -Condiments -Plates, Napkins, Utensils, & Cups -Grill, Charcoal, Matches -Water -Cards **WHAT TO BRING** -Suggested donation to cover picnic area rental & supplies: $5 -Whatever else you'd like to grill if sausages don't float your boat -Side dish/snack/dessert to share -BYOB (Alcohol is permitted). -Jacket, Hat, Sun Screen, Sun Glasses, Blanket, Camping Chairs -LIVE FOG MAP: https://fog.today/ **LOCATION - BLUE HERON LAKE BOATHOUSE PICNIC AREA** **(formerly called Stow Lake Picnic Area)** Blue Heron Picnic Area in Golden Gate Park. We have 8 tables and 2 grills with bathrooms nearby. The picnic area is located at the far end of the parking lot, across from the Blue Heron Lake Boathouse. [Blue Heron Lake Boathouse Picnic Area](https://sfrecpark.org/938/GGP---Stow-Lake-Boathouse-Picnic-Area) **GETTING TO GGP** [https://sfrecpark.org/1159/Getting-to-Golden-Gate-Park](https://sfrecpark.org/1159/Getting-to-Golden-Gate-Park?fbclid=IwAR2AlZ3OhJUiAIH4qGSDmd_ZL_DRhe299nUyq-xFtWE5Vs0cUUhRXv0bvf0) **QUESTIONS?** If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, or want one of our cell numbers in case you need to contact us while we're at the park, drop a line. Thanks, Susie O & CJ

Oakland United Beerworks!

BRIX FACTORY BREWING

Blood on the Clocktower in Berkeley!

Depending on runtime of games, we could be playing 2-4 games. It's beginner-friendly, so we can teach you how to play the game. We're likely to play Trouble Brewing and move to Base 3 and light customs as the group gets comfortable. There's space for one circle. We're playing at Tabletop Library, sign-up link will be provided later and we will be in the back!

Marin Board Game Designers & Playtesting!

Whether you're a Meetup member or no, feel free to join! No RSVP required. Calling all local game designers and cardboard enthusiasts! New designers and interested players of any skill level welcome. Bring your rough prototypes, rules drafts, hand drawn boards and cards to get them out in front of fellow gamers. Or just bring yourself and a willingness to give some experiments a try! This is a relaxed space to get concepts out of our heads onto the table and get feedback on what seems to work, what doesn't, and bounce ideas around. Don't expect polished, publisher complete games. This event is a monthly deadline and opportunity to force myself and anyone interested to get that next iteration tweaked or rules draft done. We meet every second Saturday of the month! [Our code of conduct](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aJX8eDIJ7T3tZdbWE4ElEd7VHW_qSa_2nOE-4p1IDsw/edit?usp=sharing) Join our discord! https://discord.gg/NPjeQeqH78