Celebrate 15 Years of Board Games with the EGL at our Anniversary Party!
It’s time to celebrate – this summer marks a decade and a half of rolling dice, placing meeples and “building community, one table at a time.”
To honor this milestone, the EGL is hosting a special, day-long board game event and you are cordially invited to celebrate with us!
RSVP link forthcoming
- Date: Saturday Aug 15, 2026
- Time: 3pm – 10pm
- Location: Civic Center in SF (near Civic Center MUNI)
- Admission: This a free event, but registration is required in order to attend as seating is limited
One of our core tenets is to have our events be affordable; due to a recent donation, we’re able & happy to make this event free. That said, we will ask for donations to help cover the cost of the venue rental.
All ages are welcome, though most game tables will best be suited for ages 10+ and children must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
📜 Looking Back: Our 15-Year Journey
Back in the summer of 2011, a group of local gaming enthusiasts – led by local founder Gordon Wohlers – started gathering at a community space in SF.Their goal was not only to learn & play tabletop games, but also to meet new people & make connections around the table while indulging in the shared hobby.
What started as a group of friends wanting to share their love for modern tabletop games has grown into San Francisco’s premier board game group: Board Games with the EGL (Euro Gaming League).
From day one, our core mission has remained unchanged: to grow a diverse, safe & welcoming community where people can connect deeply & fight social isolation through the shared joy of tabletop gaming. Whether you’ve been with us since those halcyon early days or you just joined us at a recent Mondays game night, you are a vital part of the EGL family!
As a reminder, our ongoing community efforts and weekly events are proudly sponsored by Two Dogs Barking Inc, our 501c3 nonprofit parent org, which is dedicated to fostering vibrant social connection across the SF Bay Area.
🎲 What to Expect
Both experienced gamers as well those new to games are invited! Game ambassadors from the EGL will be available to host & teach games, and we will also provide a board game library. Feel free to bring any games that you are interested in playing!
- Epic gaming marathon: our hosts will provide an expansive library of games, from casual party favorites to deep-strategy “euro” classics.
- Meet the Community: A perfect chance to connect with regulars, meet new players & celebrate the shared history of our club.
- Special Highlights: We’ll have more details soon regarding potential raffle prizes, special guests and anniversary-specific activities!
Whether you want to learn a new deck-builder, teach your favorite strategy game or just hang out with some of the best folks in & around the city, we’re looking forward to seeing you around the table!
As ever, our hosts’ primary goal is to ensure a fun, safe & inclusive environment for all participants.
Schedule & Events
The event will be held on Sat Aug 15 from 2 to 10pmin an open house format – drop-in when you can and stay as long as you’re available!
Learn new games: Gaming experts will be on hand to teach and play games – no rule book dissertations here!
Special Guests: stay tuned for more…
Community: Meet other gaming enthusiasts and make new friends in an open & welcoming environment.
In our increasingly digital world, face-to-face interaction & shared experiences are more important than ever. Gathering around games can provide a wonderful platform to combat social isolation & build community!
Interested in sponsoring? We’d love to have local retailers and game publishers help us promote this community-building event; please see here for details.
Who is the EGL?
The EGL is a community group that has been organizing board game events in San Francisco for over a decade. The group was founded in 2010 by local pastor Gordon Wohlers with the mission of building local community through the joy of tabletop games.
We’re passionate about bringing people together, fostering connection & community through the medium of tabletop gaming.
sponsors
This event is hosted by Two Dogs Barking, a 501c3 nonprofit organization on a mission to cultivate a thriving, connected & diverse local community through the enjoyment of shared activities.