Join us on Aug 15, 1016 as we celebrate 15 years of bringing people together around board games!
Below please review details re: the venue, schedule, food & other items to make your time at our anniversary party a grand ol’day of games & people!
- Saturday Aug 15, 2026 from 3 – 10pm
- Admission: $10 per person (RSVP required)
- Location: 1242 Market Street (2nd floor)
- Access Code: 93761108
Questions or Problems? Call/text our team 628-284-7988
📜 Venue
This event will be hosted on the second floor of The Nook at 1242 Market Street in San Francisco, just a block from Civic Center station. Entry is at floor level and then up a flight of stairs to floor 2; there is also a very small elevator available should you be hauling items.
Once you unlock the door, do not let anyone who is not in your party into the venue! All guests should be prepared to use the code below for their own access.
Access Code
Guests must enter this PIN to unlock the front door:
93761108
Locate the silver call box on the left side of the front gate, then follow these steps to unlock the door:
- Tap the TEMP PIN button (left/center; red arrow)
- Tap the QR button (on touch screen at left)
- Enter this access code on keypad: 93761108
- Tap the key button (left/bottom; green arrow)
Remember: do not allow anyone not in your party or who you do not recognize to enter! All guests have been provided the access code.
Problems? Call/text our team 628-284-7988
WiFi
- Network Name: “The Nook Public”
- Password: Ask one of our hosts
Transportation & Parking
Your best option is to use public transportation to the venue as it’s 1 block from Civic Center station.
Public Transit
The Nook is a half block from Civic Center BART, with multiple MUNI stops nearby at Market & 8th and Market & Larkin. There’s also a Lyft bike station within a block.
Metered Street Parking
PayByPhone meters around Civic Center Plaza run about $3/hour for up to 4 hours, typically until 7pm. After 7pm spots are often free — but always check the signs as times vary.
Civic Center Parking Garage
Available at $4–7/hour depending on time of day. Note: the garage closes at 10pm.
Bikes
Bikes can be stowed inside the venue (we’ve space for perhaps 8-10 bikes); it is not advisable to lock your bike on the street outside.
🎲 Schedule & Games
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Food & Drink
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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.