Golden Gate Gamemakers

Description: Golden Gate Gamemakers is a community that brings together board game creators and players in the Bay Area. Whether you're interested in playing new board game prototypes or whether you're a creator looking to bring your own game, you are welcome at our events. We have a mix of professional, semi-professional and first-time game designers at all of our events.

The event will take place at:
Madeline F. Whittlesey Community Room
Main Library
325 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond CA 94804

Come by Game Kastle Redwood City to playtest some games in development!

It's a relaxed chance to try new board games and card games, get feedback on your own prototypes, and get advice on the games industry. New designers and interested players welcome!

Please be courteous to other designers and stay to test their games if you are bringing your prototype to be tested. If you are bringing a prototype game, try to comment below with a quick blurb including player count and time, and when you think you might arrive at GMKV.

ex. "Ticket to Ride is a lightweight game about building train routes. 2-5 players, 30-60 minutes"

Point of contact and organizer: John Brieger and Andrew

Kids are welcome, though some games played will not be age-friendly for children.

Come to Victory Point Cafe in Berkeley to playtest some games in development! This event is twice a month, First Wednesdays and Third Mondays.

This is a relaxed chance to try new board / card / tabletop games, get feedback on your own prototypes, and get advice on the game industry. Designers and interested players welcome, no experience needed.

Please be courteous to other designers and stay to test their games if you are bringing your own prototype to be tested.

Drop in any time, and leave when you'd like. RSVPing by using the Attend button through Meetup is appreciated but not required (we regularly get 15-20 attendees).

Point of contact and organizers: Velgus and Glenn

• COST - Participants may pay the regular $12/person reserved gaming fee or waive it by buying at least two items from the cafe. Pay or start a tab at the front counter upon entering.
• PARKING - Street meters should be free from 6pm onwards. There is free street parking on the street behind the venue and on surrounding streets during the day and evening.
• BART - Downtown Berkeley BART station is a straight 8-minute walk away.

Come to Crooked Goat Brewing in Petaluma every 1st and 3rd Mondays to playtest some games in development! (there is a separate meetup post for both 1st Mondays and 3rd Mondays)

This is a relaxed chance to try new board / card / tabletop games, get feedback on your own prototypes, and get advice on the game industry. Designers and interested players welcome, no experience needed.

Please be courteous to other designers and stay to test their games if you are bringing your own prototype to be tested.

Point of contact and organizer: Jestin Brooks

• COST - Free! However you are encouraged to buy some of their delicious food and drinks.
• PARKING - They have parking at the taproom and in front of the City Hall lawn on English Street. There is also lots of nearby free parking in the Keller Street Parking Garage.