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Join us on Sat Aug 15 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:

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 one 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.

🎲 Games Library

We will have a small, curated selection of board games (loaned by EGL hosts and the Game Parlour). If there’s something you are keen to play, feel free to bring your copy (or use chat/discord to ask if anyone is bringing a copy).

If you’re bringing a game to share, please ensure it’s labeled with your name so it can be easily returned to you.

Reserve / Host a Game

We’re also using our new tables@EGL tool so you can reserve a spot for a game in which you’re interested, or post your own game to find players!

www.sfegl.com/tables

Folks are welcome to start a game ad-hoc at the event; if you’re new to hosting games at our events we ask you please review our hosting/teaching guidelines.

🍕Food & Drink

Food is allowed in the venue, although we ask you to refrain from bringing alcohol to this event. You’re welcome to bring snacks and/or a packed meal, pickup food locally (e.g. square pie guys; local deli) or have food delivered. For delivery, please be prepared to meet your delivery person at street level.

As always, please keep your play area neat (our games are loaned by our generous members so please treat them with care) and clean up after yourself.

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.

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.

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.

Celebrate 15 Years of Board Games with the EGL at our Anniversary Party (Sat Aug 15)

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!

• Date: Saturday Aug 15, 2026
• Time: 3pm – 10pm
• Admission: $10 per person
• Location: Civic Center in SF (near Civic Center MUNI)

RSVP Here

One of our group’s core tenets is to have events be affordable; for this event we’re asking for a small ticket fee in order to cover the cost of the venue. That said, if you’d like to attend but the fee is a stretch, please contact us and we will try to help.

All ages are welcome, though most game tables will best be suited for ages 12+ 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 be providing a board game library; as always, you’re 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 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 from3 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.