This group is for anyone interested in a casual game of Scrabble® or an in-person face-to-face board game of Words With Friends.  All ages and skill levels are welcome.  We have various meetups in Vancouver, New Westminster, Lonsdale Quay, and Brentwood Mall, including special event meetups.  Meet other Scrabble and Words With Friends fans to have fun, play a game, and socialize.  If you have never played before, we will help you learn as you play along.  If you are a new or existing member/play …

Are you interested in meeting up with some fellow Men and Women that actively play WoW? Does the idea of going to a pub or restaurant after a Raid or evening of leveling, questing & dungeon runs, or to plan some events such as bowling, hiking, outdoorsy things, playing other games, or well anything goes really - does all that appeal to you? We are an 18+ group, compromised of both singles and couples that live in various areas of the Vancouver, Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley and areas. Group …

This meetup group is for students and young professionals in their 20s-30s who are interested in meeting new people and making friends around a table in a house poker game in downtown Vancouver. You can bring your own drinks and snacks, and positive attitude to meet like minded people. Whether you are a novice or an amateur, there is plenty of room to learn the game in a friendly atmosphere. We will play $5-10 games and the place is limited to 10 people. If you want to learn how to play, you can …

Rack 'em up. It's time to break (the ice), and play some pool with new and old friends alike. Whether you're tired of playing against the same people week after week, or just looking to meet new people over a friendly game, this group is for you. Anyone from beginner to pro is welcome--just no hustling.

Bring'em or play our games and have some fun! At this time we focus mostly on strategy (thinking) games; these games last from 1 to 5 hours in length and are quite involved. They almost always required good concentration, keen attention to planning, strategy, and throw-in a dollop of luck. So staying on your toes for the duration of the game is required. This group is now private. We only accept new members who know other members or who send messages to the organizer (me) requesting to be includ …

This is the official meetup.com page for the World Cyber Games Canada events. Come participate in the world's largest gaming tournament. Become part of Team Canada's elite gaming team and fly to China to compete in the Grand Finals in November 2013.

Hello! Do you live in Vancouver? Do you like international cultures and languages. Do you speak Spanish? French? Swahili? Korean? Arabic or any other language from any other continent, whether Asia, Africa, Europe, South Ameria, North America or Australia. Are you open to interact in a multicultural dynamic group of people and learn more about the languages and cultures of other countries? All of this, via some interactive activities....Are you ready to explore culture, art, music, games, dance, …

Vancouver is home to many game developers and publishers, large and small.   We have acclaimed game design schools and play host to GDC Canada.  In other words, Vancouver is a bustling hive of game-related activity. It only natural that Vancouver is home to several independent game developers as well.  Whether you're a small studio or a bedroom coder, you have a unique view of the industry.  The purpose of this meetup is to get to know your fellow Vancouver indies and to share experience and kno …

Would you classify yourself as a geek or a nerd? Do you like science fiction and fantasy, movies and TV, comic books and board games, cosplay, and any of the other wonderfulness that the muggles might classify as weird? Are you looking to make new friends or re-connect with some old ones who share these similar interests? Do like watching movies and TV with like minded people.  How about crafting projects, knitting or crochet?  Would you like to have a Family style dinners where the conversation …

We are a group of anime and manga enthusiasts in Vancouver. We believe anime and manga can provide us with tremendous learning potential in addition to entertainment value. We strive to create an offline community for committed hobbyists through convention, gaming, cosplay, themed dining, live music, classes, discussion groups and more. If you want to have lots of fun and build this community together with like-minded anime and manga fans, join us!

The purpose of the group is for fans of roleplaying games in Vancouver to find each other! Our goal is to help people enjoy their favourite fantasy universes, worlds and campaigns, discuss games, rules, mechanics or stories, discover and learn about new RP games and systems, collaborate on creating their own campaigns or just kick back and talk about physics, sci-fi, philosophy, or anything else that offers a fresh look on reality itself. This group is intended for both veterans and beginners a …

Seriously the most fun ever! We meet in public parks and roll out our favorite games from when we were kids ie: Freeze Tag, Fox and Squirrel, Duck Duck Goose etc. It’s all about the running, chasing and deking! We aim for FUN every time. Be warned: all this running around is a challenge! The good news is that these games accommodate all fitness levels. Everyone is welcome. All you need to do is laugh, play and be prepared to look and feel silly! For more info check out the About Us page…

What this group is: This meetup is for professional and independent game developers -- anyone who is passionate about game design and wants to grow as a game designer and as part of the Vancouver developer community. What this group is NOT: This is not a place for networking, nor a place to begin learning about game design. For the time being, we would prefer to limit involvement to professionals who are interested in pushing the boundaries of their craft.

This is a group for the indie developers/designers who cater to non-casual gaming tastes and audiences. While there is a lot happening on the casual/social/mobile side of indie gaming in Vancouver, Hardcore Indie is for discussing games and projects that aim for more involved gaming experiences: grand strategy, emergent narratives, open world games, procedurally generated worlds, genre-defying designs, non-linear adventures, exploration of tough subject matters... any and all games that are mean …

This group is for people who love games... all of them! From Consoles to Handhelds, Computer games to Eurogames, Ameritrash to Party games, this group is for you! The lower mainland gamer comes in a remarkable variety of ages, shapes and sizes.  Because of this diversity, they can be found in various locales and engaging in many different activities.  At any given time they may be playing: -Portable games like Mario Kart, Tetris, Bomberman or any others at the Metrotown Food Court -Board Games …

Greetings, Programs! The MCP has brought you here to fight on the Game Grid... oh wait, delete that, reboot. Welcome to the Vancouver Boardgame Group! We are a fun-loving, friendly bunch - no need to be shy. All are invited, so feel free to bring your friends and family. We play everything from classics to the newest boardgames, simple card games to deep and epic strategy. Don't have a game to bring? Come anyhow! We always have something for everyone to play. The group has a long and storied his …

Join us at Chapters Robson on the last Thursday of every month for Indigogames - a fun-filled evening playing board games with your spouse, friends or kids. Enjoy a weeknight out, meet new people, have a few laughs and indulge in light snacks and refreshments. We’ll facilitate games for adults of all ages and families with kids aged 5+.

This group is for interesting people over 40 who have a fairly fullfilling life, but know that something is missing.....a yearning for others that play euchre. Perhaps you are from the eastern parts of Canada and just can't find that certain level of satisfaction from the same old singles players you run into. Maybe you are tired of the usual one on one games and just want to move on. Hopefully, we can all help each other meet our needs together. I have a couple of pubs or legions in mind that s …

Texas Hold'em Poker Tournaments is what we are all about. We eat, sleep and breath Poker and are always looking for a game. Luckily we have weekly games for you! We offer FreeRoll Poker Tournaments Weekly in Surrey, Delta, Langley, White Rock, Burnaby, Richmond, and New Westminister. Plus more locations to come. for more information visit: http://www.wptapl.ca Click on tournaments, region 740 or British Columbia and you'll see the listings of all our Tournaments. Every year we give away …

Meet other local fans of the financial board game of Cashflow 101/202 created by Kiyosaki. Not only does the Cashflow 101 and 202 games teach finance, investing, accounting and but they also facilitates the learning of Robert's other wealth-creating principles he learned from his "rich" dad. Besides being great fun to play, the game's purpose is to teach players how to recognize opportunities for wealth generation in everyday life. Many players have replicated the game strategies in their lives …

A group for anyone who enjoys playing the boardgame Diplomacy in the Pacific Northwest. Most games take place in Seattle, Vancouver, or Portland. Newbies very welcome.

MobileVancouver is for anyone involved in the mobile software industry in Vancouver & surrounding areas. We want this to be a place where people from all disciplines, who work on any scale of project, whether they're apps or cames can connect. We're going to be organising monthly drinks get togethers in local bars. The emphasis is on talking to each other, so no presentations. So whatever your role in mobile - designer, developer, business, marketing, if you make apps or games, whatever platform …

WARNING MATURE THEMES This is a group for new and experienced role players who are fans of darker and more mature games such as the World of Darkness series of Vampire the Masquerade, HP Lovecraft, Call of Cthulhu, etc. We emphasize the STORYTELLING aspect of RPG games. There are dice and rules but they do not take over the story, we play character-driven stories about people in difficult circumstances. Games include: Characters are called in to investigate a murder at a factory in 1920s New Yor …

Please see our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ConversationalEnglishVancouver for more information and to view our official videos. We are a FREE ESL club that actively offers many different Meet Up events, such as: - Large and small coffee shop gatherings - Fun English games and discussions - Pub nights and nightlife - Tours and outdoor adventures - Cultural events - And more!!! Canadians and other native speakers of English are welcome and encouraged to join. Our club is for anyone …

Meet for museum and nature exploration, historical tours, literary and art events, games, and more. This is a fun and casual group, and anyone is welcome to join. But please be considerate of the other members at events and do keep your RSVP's up to date. As you might not be able to attend all the events, you can find more smart singles online at: Brainiac Dating - over 25,000 members. -Lawrence

If you are into Squash and you are looking for a Squash Buddy then thats the place for you. Feel free to post your free times and arrange for squash games with other members.

This group is for all soccer players of all abilities, male and female. Its an opportunity to connect with others in your community and knock the ball around! The Game: We usually play for around 2 hours. We have a set of Blue jerseys, so its usually Blues Vs Random Colors! We have a pair of 6 foot Goal Nets, no more jumpers/bottles for goal-posts! This is not competitive, there is no rough tackling or badmouthing in the game! There is no charge, or plans to ever involve money, its completely …

Due to popularity, new membership approval will be delayed. Be patient! Ping Pong Meetup is for players of all levels to meet other players and enjoy the sport at pre-planned destinations and times. It is for finding players at your level and improving one's game. It is for recreation, exercise and competition. We play singles; we play doubles. We welcome groups and individuals. We play tournaments and recreationally. We socialize and generally enjoy ourselves. Come join the fun ;-) and ping pon …