Hi there! All around the world people play games as a way to build community, foster relationships and enjoy friendly competition and our Ballard Board Games Meetup Group is committed to each of these things. We spread fun wherever we go and endeavor to make a positive impact on the establishments we gather in. Our members are interesting, positive, thoughtful, smart and friendly people, so don't worry, you'll fit in just fine.

Come on out and watch some anime with the the folks you know and love and If you haven't met us come on out. We are sure to watch a ton of Anime and play some video games, whether it be Smash Bros, DDR, Mario Kart or some Rockband we are sure have fun. We span the east side from Kent to Kirkland so there is bound to be one around you. Hope to see you at the next meetup. Anyone who likes Anime and/our video games should join. We are pretty laid back and just like to have fun. So if you dont like …

In five words or less: Nerdy Artists Hangout & Draw Comics! (does an ampersand count as a word? is "hangout" one word or two?) Our goal is to bring together people who want to make comics or video games to hang out over drinks and snacks, show off our latest works, share ideas and (of course) draw comics. Our attendees are comprised mostly of comic illustrators, with the occasional writer and game developer. We have had a few seasoned professionals at our table, but the vast majority of us do th …

Try new games, meet new people, and find out what story games are all about! We play roleplaying games like Fiasco, Shock, Polaris and Microscope that encourage everyone at the table to participate creatively. Everybody's welcome! It doesn't matter if you've never tried story games before or never played roleplaying games at all! Just bring your brain and a good attitude and come try it out! Got more questions? Take a look at our FAQ or read about some of the games we've played. If you're farthe …

Play games with other people in their 20s and 30s on Capitol Hill. Bring one game or many. If you don't have a game, just bring yourself!

This group is the Meetup location for Queer Geek - Seattle, which is a LGBT (and friends) gaming and "geeK" group. We primarily focus on organizing LGBT and LGBT-friendly gaming events in the Seattle area along with promoting events, such as PAX panels and parties, that support the community. We have some typical weekly or semi-weekly events, such as board game and arcade nights. This is a community, though, so if you want to put on an event, feel free to put it together. I do recommend you talk …

This is a group that meets in West Seattle. We play (mostly) Euro board games (e.g., Settlers, Dominion). Please consider joining our Yahoo group as well. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wsgamers If anyone is interested in being a co-organizer, let me know. Any West Seattle based gaming event is ok to announce here.

Looking for a new way to enjoy the Emerald City? Break out of the routine and join in with other Seattleites to explore what the city has to offer through Treasure Hunts, Games & Pub Trivia, Weekend Adventures and other fun events which offer the perfect mix of structure and flexibility. Come with friends or make new ones as you have fun and socialize!

We started this Meetup to bring together the best devs, designers and entrepreneurs in the local mobile games space. Come meet some friends, hear a couple of great industry speakers talk about what's cool in games. Please join our Meetup and pass the URL to other friends of yours in the local gaming space

Our focus is on the expanding HTML5 field and javascript game development. This is a place to learn or teach, to share tips on programming, game engines, sdks, tools for development on the web and cross platform solutions. Meetings will be held in the greater Seattle area.

This group is primarily for organizing D&D events at Blue Highway Games in the Queen Anne neighborhood in Seattle, WA.  Blue Highway Games is located at 2203 Queen Anne Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98109. Updates and content will be forthcoming - you're all a bit early, you see, and we're still getting things in order!

Work on your social and dating skills with us. Our meetups include hands-on presentations from world-reknowned dating coaches. At the tailend we have optional field trip outings, in which we go out to public venues, meet people, interact and get useful real-time feedback that helps us all improve our social skills -- especially with women. We have members who are as old as the most senior of senior citizens, but you must be at least 18 years old to join. We also have some female members. This gr …

Our mission is to foster community and friendships in the greater Seattle LGBT & allies community. Come out, mingle & network, network, network! You are not alone! Get together with others of your kind! Whether gay, lesbian, bi, transgender, questioning, straight, or queer-friendly, you are welcome here! Meet others in the community! This is a glbt/lgbt meetup group. Are you new in town and don't know a soul? Did that last coffee date fall through? Maybe you just want to expand your social netwo …

Meet Seattle board game enthusiasts and have lots of fun! This is the group for anyone in Seattle interested in contemporary board games, from people completely new to the world of modern board games to grizzled veterans who have lost entire weekends to Advanced Civilization. We get together a few times a week to play modern classics like Dominion, Power Grid, Puerto Rico, and Settlers of Catan, as well as new games hot off the shelf. American games, European games, miniatures games, wargames, c …

Welcome to Double Jump! We welcome those that love drawing, into anime, comics and/or videogames! Our main goal is to make new geeky friends and hope to create awesome drawings and memories together. Artists of all levels and styles are welcome!

Unity 3D is a great game engine for creating 2D and 3D video games and interactive digital content on PC, Mac, iOS, Android, and consoles. This group is created to connect Unity engine users, exchange ideas, discover best practices and new tools/plugins, and help each other grow and learn more about Unity.

Mah Jongg, Mahjong, Mah Jong or just Mah or Mahj.... no matter how you spell it, Mah Jongg is fun! We are a diverse group of ten players who have been playing Mah Jongg anywhere from between two to sixty years. We wish to expand our circle of players, so we have started this Meetup group. We play American Mah Jongg according to National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules on the Eastside and in Seattle in public venues and private homes.  Although we play strictly by NMJL rules, we are a fun loving g …

We are all surrounded by opportunities for social enrichment: every time you stand in line at the grocery store, every small talk conversation in an elevator – each day opens a door to a new life experience. We need only know how to capitalize on these opportunities to live the lives that they've always wanted: to be the center of attention at parties, to cultivate a strong network of friends and to make those we find most fascinating lean forward in anticipation of what you'll say next. This i …

Welcome to the Seattle Euchre Club. Our group meets regularly at the Shelter Lounge in Ballard, and beginners are always welcome. While our primary focus is Euchre, many of us also play Spades, Cribbage, Hearts, and a variety of other  card games,  trump games, and occasionally board games. Please join us for some fun.

gsummitX - Gamification in Seattle 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 the …

Want to play outdoor laser tag in the Seattle area? You have come to the right place! Join us at our next game, or check out some local laser tag resources below. We have a large arsenal of laser tag guns and accessories for loan. Recently we've had games at parks throughout Seattle: Volunteer Park in Capitol Hill, David Rodgers Park in Queen Anne, Gas Works Park at Lake Union, and Magnuson Park in Sand Point. Our group announces games and events via Facebook, Meetup, and Yahoo Groups. Facebo …

Are you too cool to do nerdy stuff like join a book club or play board games? WE'RE NOT! If you love to hang with nerdy (and quite possibly AWESOME) folks to talk about books, play games, eat yummy food, or just chill out, JOIN! If you have suggestions, let the organizer know.

Girly girls may get a bad rap, but not here. The Girly Girls are intelligent, hardworking professionals who love fashion, spa days, girlfriends, antiquing, culture, DIY, watch the occasional mindless reality show (after the news, of course), read chick lit and might even be a little bit crafty. The Girly Girls are a group of creative, aesthetically minded ladies who truly value close girlfriends. The Girly Girls are drama free. We are positive group of ladies who are kind hearted and love to lau …

Are you a single or couple that is childfree by choice or an empty nester?   Don't have to worry about finding a babysitter everytime you want to go out?  Are all your friends now married with children and you are finding it impossible to hang out with them?  Than this is the group for you.  You are welcome to join in and make friends here...this is a very welcoming group and we have some really awesome members.   My husband and I have been living in Seattle for about a year now and want to meet …

Meet other local Cribbage fans to talk strategy and play the game. All levels welcome!

This group is intended to facilitate casual, fun bridge games. Unless otherwise specified, meetups are "Standard American" style and open to all levels, but if you are a beginner, lessons are recommended. Excellent lessons are available at the Eastside Bridge Center: www.eastsidebridgecenter.com.

*** Our turn-out is regularly 20+ players at every event we hold. Don't be fooled by looking at the RSVP's on this site. Most who come don't RSVP, but simply show up on the day of the event.*** Founded in 2004 and running free public tournaments 3-5 nights a week ever since. Don't be fooled by fly-by-night, out of town national "tours". The Seattle Poker Open was developed as a "learning league" where players who take the game of poker seriously can hone their skills and ready themselves for …

Meet with others in the Seattle area interested in Dallas Cowboys football. Gather to watch all the games and discuss the latest decisions made by America's Team. As the Cowboys pursue a 6th Super Bowl title, they've started to clean house of "issues" players. Right moves? Time will tell, but, we'll still love them (if not Jerry Jones).