Welcome to FUN & GAMES - Lake/McHenry Counties (& some Kenosha). We're couples/singles & have some kid outings like Srabble, boardgames, trivia teams, hiking/walking, threatre/movies, outdoor life, comedy clubs, bowling and more. There are no dues & no meetup fees. However, some events will be charging a small admission fee. We also have monthly Scrabble & Trivia Team Meetups. Get out to meet new friends – having fun doing it. Please upload a recognizable photo of yourself before you join us - w …

3/6/12 - Weekday Games & Semi-Competitive Sundays! Tuesday (3/13) will mark the return of our Tuesday/Thursday weekday games, starting at 5ish until sundown. We're also experimenting with splitting our regular Sunday games into two segments, a "recreational" game from noon - 2 PMish, which is just our typical game. As well as a "semi-competitive" game starting at 2 PMish. These will emphasize player development, smarter decision-making, and involve man-to-man defense, some harder running, playin …

While we all play games for our body's health & fitness, few of us play games for our brain's health & fitness.  But recent medical research says we should. It shows that there are 3 important contributors to brain fitness:    (1) eating the right food & nutrition;    (2) maintaining physical activity & exercise; and    (3) playing super fun games with others. The first two are easy enough to do, but where and how can you play super fun games with others?  Easy: Thinkers' Toys. What are Thin …

This group is for people who want to casually play board games but don't have anyone to play with. We are laid back and will play games that the members want to play.  We are looking for regular people who just want to have a good time.  If other groups seem to be unwelcoming or have members that make you uncomfortable try our group!  We are very laid back and easy going and we have a great time. Members can throw their own meetups if they don't like the official ones, just suggest one and organ …

This group has new organizers!  Instead of letting this group disappear, Jeff Bergen of the Elgin gaming store The Gaming Goat has stepped up to be the organizer of this group.  Since he also runs the store's Meetup group, he's leaving it to other gamers to manage it and maintain the meetups.    As such, we're going to try and open the group up to announce any public rpg gatherings in or around Elgin.  So, feel free to suggest new meetups to announce your own games, or update us on existing game …

Welcome to DM-Connection! This great group is a hub of players and DMs/GMs. Here you can join for free and find players or DMs/GMs near you that are ready and waiting to roll up some abilities. This is a global nerd network were you can start a game with gamers from around the world or right in your neighborhood. If your a player, come on in and view our posts on groups forming near you! If your a DM join us and view our members to find that gamer who will help round out your table and send them …

Dungeons and Dragons 3.5 Role Playing Group. Looking for mature players who would like game with us. We currently have a DM, but would be happy to let someone else fill the roll. We are looking to add 2-3 more people. 

Looking for new players who would like to get together for a weekly 1/2nl game in Bucktown. I have a brand new table and will provide food and drinks. Also would be up for running some 1 table tournaments around the $100 range. Open to anyone who is interested, look forward to meeting everyone!

A group of RPGers who like to get together and game once or more a month.  It doesn't matter where you fall into the gaming collective; experienced gamer, new, just starting again after a long hiatus, or anything else.     Currently we have one campaign running but looking to start more.  So if you live in or around the Grayslake area and are interested in RPGing and more join and start having fun.    

Are you a Euchre or Spades player looking for a game?  Come join us in Palatine.  Our group includes Euchre and Spades players who like to get together to play regularly.  Veteran players make up the core of the group, but beginners are welcome to come out and learn to play.  It's a relaxed, social atmosphere and a great way to meet others and get out for a night of fun! We play on Monday evenings at Durty Nellies at 180 North Smith Street, Palatine, IL.  The establishment is not charging us …

We are a group of unlikely friends that enjoy a diverse amount of activities ranging from drinks and games of pool, to play-dates, to book clubs, movies, camping, dining out and anything fun! Singles, married, gay, straight, parents, athletes, nerds all our welcome to the congregation of suburbanism.

We use this meetup group to organize and promote Soccer activities in the North Shore area including pick-up games and teams for local leagues. Above all else, we want our activities to be safe, fun, and friendly. The "club" has no fees to join, but some activities may require payment prior to participation. Fighting and unsportsman-like conduct at our activities will get you removed from the club and activities we organize. Participation in NSSC activities in …

Three Title Bracelets will be on the line Jan. 15 & 16 as players from around the world meet for Chicagolands most prestigious championship poker series. The Quad-States Poker Grand Championships are sanctioned by Chicago Poker News as the Official Championship of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Both a No-Limit Texas Holdem event and a Mixed Games (No-Limit HOSE) event are scheduled. Title bracelets will be awarded for the champion of each of these tournaments and to the player with …

If you like to play 2 on 2 or 4 on 4 volleyball, and are looking for competitive games, and are anywhere in the burbs, you should join! Plus, follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/vballintheburbs). We are looking for indoor options as cold weather is approaching, so all of you indoor players should keep up and make suggestions for indoor. If you are new to volleyball, or looking for more of a "recreational" format, the Chicago Fun Group has Tuesday and Thursday volleyball that is probably …

We are trying to get a 40+ Couples Euchre Group going in the Algonquin/LITH general area, very casual, not overly competitive. Ideally we could rotate couples home's for meetups within 10-15 of the Algonquin/LITH/Huntley area.

This group is for Ladies of Lake Zurich and the surrounding areas of Buffalo Grove, Hawthorn Woods, Barrington, Palatine, Wauconda, Fox River Grove, Cary, Mundelein, Vernon Hills to meet, socialize and have fun! This group is for ladies between 35 and 50 who may be new to the area, lost touch with friends, or just want to make new friends. Let's get together for some dining out, drinks, listening to local live bands, dancing, movies, game nights, birthday celebrations, bowling, theater, outdoor …