After 10+ amazing years on Meetup, we’re moving all EGL events to Heylo. To keep getting invites, RSVP to events, and join our game nights, you’ll need to follow us there.
This will be the last update we send through Meetup, so be sure to join us on Heylo to stay in the loop!
Can’t use Heylo? Here are other ways to stay connected:
We’re excited about this new chapter and want to make sure you’re still part of the community. This is the last email we’ll send via Meetup, so be sure to join us on Heylo to keep up with all the fun!
We look forward to seeing you around the table soon!
Come out to play in an epic & fantastical night of games & company on TUE 11/11. This popup event is co-hosted by Lore SF and the EGL.
You’re Invited to a Board Game Night at LORE SF, hosted by Lore Speakeasy and the EGL Board Game club. Join us for an evening of strategy, amazing games, social fun & fab people!
When: Tuesday, November 11 Where: Lore Speakeasy & Escape Room (Mission District of SF) Time: 6:30 pm to 11 pm
Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or new to the world of modern board games, this is the perfect opportunity to meet new people and discover some of the best new games around. We’ll have a library of popular titles available as well as game ambassadors to help you learn to play said games; you’re also welcome to bring your own favorites to share.
There is no cover to join, but we encourage you to learn more about our event host LORE SF and check out their food & cocktail menu here.
Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to game nights, this is the perfect opportunity to meet others in the community and dive into a wide variety of games. We’ll be offering a a mix of everything from party to classic strategy games as well as arguably the o.g. of board games, “GO.”
Bring your own games to share, or simply show up ready to learn and play … this night will be all about having fun and connecting with your community.
Game options will include:
Go: Members of the SF Go Club will be on hand to teach new players and play with all skill levels.
Modern Board Games: the EGL Board Game crew will have a selection of popular titles (everything from party to strategic faire)
Don’t miss out on a night of fun, strategy and good company. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
Hello members! We’re effecting some changes to our RSVP & Attendance policy effective July 2025.
As noted in the past, we’ve had issues with members responding “YES” to the event RSVP, yet not showing up; this leaves folks on the wait list (it’s not uncommon that 15+ people are on the wait list for any given Monday!) out in the cold 🙁
Due to limited space at the venue & the consistent waiting list, we kindly request your cooperation in ensuring that those who want to attend our EGL game nights are able to do so.
The new problem is that many members have been changing their RSVP to “no” in the few hours (or even minutes!) before an event starts – although this technically meets our original RSVP requirements & bumps folks off the wait list, realistically these members don’t have sufficient notice to attend – and we again end up with empty seats that could otherwise have been used.
To that end, effective July 2025 we are implementing the following attendance policy:
Members who have RSVPd “yes” to events but can not attend must update their RSVP by noon on the day of the event, at the latest.
Those changing their RSVP to “no” after that time will be treated as a NO-SHOW and subject to the original warning/banning policy.
Members who RSVP “yes” but do not attend (NO-SHOW) will receive -1 point
Members who reach -2 points will receive a warning, and those who reach -3 points may be banned from the group.
We understand that emergencies happen & sometimes one is forced to bail at the last minute – if that’s the case with you, you’re welcome to ping the team on discord or via email info@sfegl.com to make your case.
Please ensure you check in with the host upon arrival at future events, so that your attendance can be marked. Please do your best not to be a…
FaeKin is an elegant social deduction game which thrusts you into the role of children born from the forbidden love between the heirs of the Fae Courts of Summer and Winter. In the wake of your parent’s demise and the tumultuous blending of seasons, the Fae realm finds itself in a delightful quandary about what to do with you.
Embracing their whimsical nature, the Fae have devised a game to unravel the fate of you misbegotten shape-shifting offspring, all while determining which season shall reign supreme.
Crown the player in your court with the highest value identity and dagger the player in the opposing court with the highest rank to win the game! Information about a player’s identity is revealed with each duel. Can you trust your own instincts, let alone your fellow Fae?
Biome is an exciting new board game where conservation meets gameplay. Combine strategic card placements and engine building in this nature themed tableau builder for 1-4 players.
Raise baby animals, feed and protect them, achieve biodiversity, and activate unique flora and fauna abilities to create the best Biome and win the game!
Lioness Games Host: Leonie Grundler
Ugly Pickle
Ugly Pickle is a competitive, high pressure game built for players who hate to lose. It’s a real time board game which uses a companion app to create dynamic difficulty. For a preview, please see “How to Play Ugly Pickle in 5 minutes” on youtube.
Chronofiends is a cooperative sci-fi board game for 1–4 players where every second counts. A space station has been caught in a shrinking time loop—and only you and your team of quirky, time-touched aliens can set things right. Explore a maze-like station, dodge rampaging aliens, and gather powerful gear as you race to fix the timeline. But be careful: every action costs time, and when the loop resets, things get tougher. Easy to learn, full of surprises, and packed with replayable scenarios, Chronofiends is all about strategy, working together, and unraveling the puzzle!
The game should 90 minutes to learn and play for 3-4 players.
Spacemole Games Host: Patrick Liddell
Lucy in the Dungeon with Heroes
Lucy in the Dungeon with Heroes (always bring the cook) is a 2 player game of head to head tactics. This game is a dungeon “keeper” (verses dungeon Crawlers) with a light cooking theme but bold, card battle flavors which play out on a compact, 8 x 8 grid (for congested mayhem).
Dungeon crawlers wield their keen minds and blades in a quest for their next meal, while the spilled blood of heroes arouses the dungeon to malicious ecstasy!
Play/learn time: 1-2 hours (30min is all that’s needed to fully grasp the unique and engaging mechanics)
It is our goal to keep this fantastic group that Gordon created (back in 2011!) continuing & active as the prime board game meetup for San Francisco.
We are actively seeking a new venue for our regular meetups. If you’ve any leads or recommendations for community rooms, meeting spaces or the like that can serve as a home for the EGL, please contact us at info@sfegl.com.
Too, perhaps you would consider reaching out to your own online collective with a post on Facebook, Twitter, etc, in case someone in your circle has any leads? Thank you!
Consider contacting your collective with the following request:
In search of a community room…my boardgame group is in search of a community space for our regular (weekly or biweekly) meetups; if you’ve any leads or recommendations re: community meeting rooms (think community centers, churches, etc), please let me know.
Background: The SF European Gaming League (www.sfEGL.com) is a sober, recreational group that gathers to play games, build community and occasionally host fundraisers. On average we bring together about 30-40 people, one night per week, with a core group of regulars. We are open to everyone, and have rotating hosts to welcome new visitors to our group!
