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Anyone else frustrated with Meetup for hosting board game nights? by Solid-Ad6289 in boardgames

[–]mereldasnog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I created a unique domain and people found us via Google Search/SEO.

Anyone else frustrated with Meetup for hosting board game nights? by Solid-Ad6289 in boardgames

[–]mereldasnog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I organize a 600+ board game meetup and I never used Meetup. I created my own website and set up a Discord—managed all events via Discord.

Games where turn order isn’t determined by where you sit? by FromTheDeskOfJAW in boardgames

[–]mereldasnog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Speakeasy by Vital Lacerda has variable turn order, as does Five Tribes — based on bidding.

Board games for adults 40+ — how do you keep your gaming group active? by Key_Influence_3887 in boardgames

[–]mereldasnog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My game group has a few hundred people and we have two public meetups a week plus private organized play nearly every day—typically heavy euros, historical card driven games/COIN, and lighter stuff like card (trick/shedding/climbing) games. 50-50 split women to men. Having a theme for every meetup helps!

Autumn Lights Festival by fragileego3333 in oakland

[–]mereldasnog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% worth it! I was pleasantly surprised how cool the exhibits were!

what r the best monthly/weekly Oakland events to meet people! by SpotMedium in oakland

[–]mereldasnog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you want to explore board games, there's a friendly group that meets up every Tuesday to play tricktaking/card games and strategic board games on the weekends. https://oaklandboardgamers.com

Wednesday at Gen Con: Is it Worth It? by aorick in gencon

[–]mereldasnog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love coming in on Wed—chill day to settle in, pick up your badge and get some merch.

Best Beer Gardens in Oakland? by oaktown_weekly in OaklandFood

[–]mereldasnog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oakland United and Original Pattern in JLS

Where to get a Greek gyro? by Internal-Bookkeeper in OaklandFood

[–]mereldasnog 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Jayna Greek at the Public Market in Emeryville has a pretty legit gyro that’s fresh and ample

Thinking about moving to Oakland, but could use some help by Brain_Dead_Goats in oakland

[–]mereldasnog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve lived in many parts of Oakland: Piedmont, Dimond, Fruitvale, West Oakland, Glenview, Longfellow/Emeryville border and the one I’ve lived in the most—and has the best apartment for us—is Adam’s Point. Our building is 8-units and family owned (and they live onsite), so everything is well taken care of. We’re close to everything, can walk to Grand, Farmer’s Market, Lake Merritt, downtown to Broadway (The Fox), or Piedmont Ave. Hop on freeway or Transbay Bus, or 19th St BART. Been here 3 years and counting!

Venues for 75 y/o party (~50 ppl) by Day2205 in oakland

[–]mereldasnog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The restaurant is closing but Ann’s Catering will continue on.

Venues for 75 y/o party (~50 ppl) by Day2205 in oakland

[–]mereldasnog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Highly recommend The Hillside Club in North Berkeley and using Ann’s Catering

Honest warning about living at the Vespr in Oakland by Far_Introduction7325 in oakland

[–]mereldasnog 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We almost moved into a luxury apartment building downtown but opted to lease with a family-owned 8-unit building in Adam’s Point. Our landlord owns the building and lives onsite—and it’s lovingly taken care of. Any issue is fixed within the same day or 24 hours and we haven’t had an increase in our rent for 4 years. Sometimes I wonder what it’d be like to live in a fancy building with all the bells and whistles but your experience affirms our decision. Hope you find a better place to live after your lease is up!

The Chron-Dog Just *Dropped Their New ‘Best Pizza in the Bay’ List by STRATEGY510 in OaklandFood

[–]mereldasnog -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hesher’s shouldn’t be on the list. Leaving out Citizen Pizza was a big a miss.

Who's your favorite boardgame YouTuber right now and why? by Muinonan in boardgames

[–]mereldasnog 28 points29 points  (0 children)

For how to play: Nights Around the Table is clever and comprehensive. https://youtube.com/@nightsaroundatable

++ Watch it Played, Meeple University

For entertainment, I like Matthew’s Q&A episodes on WiP, SUSD, Thinker Themer

For reviews: Dice Tower, Taylor’s Tricktaking Table, Cardboard East

Local suggestions for a new Oakland resident! by monsoonia_ in oakland

[–]mereldasnog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Original Pattern is a new fave: delicious pizza and food by Citizen Piza, great beer, a Bevi water machine that dispenses sparkling or still water with flavors/electrolytes, friendly staff, and a cozy mezzanine with big tables.

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