We are a group of independent game developers, students, and fans. We share a passion for game development and the independent games that we love to play. We meet every other Sunday at the Schaumburg Public Library, at 6pm. Our meetups usually last around 2 - 3 hours but the great thing about the meetup is the relationships with other developers that you will build. We are not just colleagues we are friends and are willing to help with feedback on projects and other needs that fellow indie …

This is a group for single parents and their children, preferably in grades 4-8, who like to play party games (ex: Telestrations, Apples to Apples, Taboo, Guesstures, etc.). We will meet in different places, in the evening or during the day, depending on convenience and members' preferences. I think this will be a good group for single parents who want to do something fun with their kids, meet people in similar circumstances, and make new friends.

4/27/13 - NEW LOCATION! In order to keep the fields rested, we're permanently moving locations to the Busse Woods entrance off of Golf effective 4/27/2013. See the map - HERE - for details. 3/19/13 - Weekday Games Back On! Due to daylight saving time restarting, Tuesday and Thursday games are back on. Weekend games are also still going on. Current Schedule Tuesday Pickup: 5 PM - Sundown (now, around 7:15 PM) Thursday Pickup: 5 PM - Sundown (now, around 7:15 PM) Saturday Pickup: 10 AM - around 1: …

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 for …

This group is for people wanting to play Mah Jong *.  If you already know the game, or would like to learn and are looking for a not-too-competitive group athay plays in a friendly, social environment, then this is the group for you! (* Mah Jong, Mahjong, Mahjongg, Mah Jongg)

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 indicates acceptance of the followin …

Calling all women of Northbrook (& nearby)! I'm hoping this group helps to create a strong, close-knit community of women in the Northbrook area. I'd like to help connect women in the area and build new friendships. I'd also like us to capitalize on our collective experiences, wisdom and passions. For what purpose? To cover the spectrum: From light-hearted, fun social gatherings (game nights, movie nights, wining, dining, comedy shows, musicals, etc.), to more adventurous activities that we've a …

Let's play some friendly card games - spades, hearts, euchre, canasta, cribbage, rummy, etc. - and have fun!

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 …

North Shore parents of young, tween or teen Minecrafters! If you have a kid who loves Minecraft, this meetup is for you both! If you have a laptop, bring it with you. Come to the Meetup to play Minecraft with other kids, talk Minecraft, share Minecraft ideas, exchange hints for playing, and talk about ideas for mods. Please RSVP to the scheduled meetup if you plan to attend, but if you don't have time to RSVP don't let that stop you! Come anyway! If you don't have a laptop, that's fine. Just com …

This group was started in the summer of 2009 by organizers who wanted to set up pickup softball games in the northwest suburbs in a variety of locations and formats. The group grew to over 200 people and weekly games were offered throughout the spring, summer, and fall. In the spring of 2013, they turned the reigns over to a local group who shares the same vision. Sports Monster has offered softball leagues and tournaments in Chicago for many years and runs the largest pickup soccer group in the …

Let's pretend we're back in grade school and start an informal kickball league in the Northwest suburbs! We can play a weekly game (day to be determined) of pickup kickball in a local park or forest preserve like Busse Woods or Deer Grove. Depending on interest we can even have multiple games a week or play back to back. The group is open to both males and females, any age but ideally 21+ so we can involve drinks during or after games. It's also open to any skill level. The goal is to get outdoo …

Do you put aside doing other things just so you can watch Federer play? Do you get so engrossed in the game that you feel like you are the one on the court playing against Nadal? This group is for Tennis fans of all ages, shapes and sizes! You can be an expert who has played tennis for many years or a starter who has only started recently. Doesn't matter - come join in for some great games and exercise! We will play primarily in the Schaumburg, Palatine, Arlington Heights area. For the Summer se …

I enjoy playing social chess and would like to meet other casual, friendly chess players.

“You are one connection away from being able to change your life.” Think about that. Whatever it is you want in life, someone has or will be able to get for you. Knowledge, power, love, “stuff”… someone has it. You just have to figure out how you can help them get what they want in return for getting what you want. And that's what this Meetup.com group is about - Networking with others and seeing how we can help each other out. Key Concept Networking is simply that... a Business Networking …

This is a group of homeschoolers for all ages interested in getting together for fun interactive, hands on activities. I started this group to get together with other homeschoolers who are interested in playing games and bowling.  We will meet on Mondays for Homeschoolers Play and Learn with games. We also have a group called the Make, Hack, Craft Club. We will meet for lessons, demonstrations and all thing tinkering.  All members all welcome to suggest meet ups and plan activities.

This is not an organized team just a way to get out and kick the ball around with other soccer minded people. This is for people who are interested in soccer Males and Females aged 15-50. We will probably be playing games like World Cup, Goal and in, or other games that may be suggested by members. If we get a large enough turnout we would likely scrimmage. This group would meet at a now undetermined place in the north west suburbs.

This group is for individuals interested in learning more about gamification of business processes and activities to improve productivity and engagement. If you've done it or if you are going to do it, we want to learn and we want to help.

Golf Lifestyle for Women holds events to introduce women to golf for pleasure and business. Golf Lifestyle for Women is actually a club, the clubhouse provides a social way to help women connect and start thinking about ways to use golf as a business tool. The idea behind Golf Lifestyle for Women is that golf is more than a game, it's a lifestyle that can really work for women. Our unique networking events offer women social networking, business and personal workshops, seminars, and resour …

Tennis at Harper College! Hiking in the Northwest Suburbs! Exercise is the staff of life and doing it with people you like makes it all the more enjoyable. Even better is doing these things with a group of active, friendly people. Come on out, we'll be happy to greet you and meet you. Many people have asked about skill levels to play tennis with the group. Well here they are: 1-    Know the rules of the game 2-    Be able to serve the ball 3-    Be able to return the ball We do not just hit the …

Tired of watching the game at home? Want to meet new people and be social? I want to get a group of Hawks fans together to watch the games at bars around the NW suburbs. It will be a great way to try new places and meet new friends.

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

Sports Monster FC provides fun, friendly, competitive and organized soccer to the Schaumburg, Itasca, Elk Grove Village, Naperville, Elgin, and Palatine areas. Whether you've been playing all your life, or you're a little rusty, we create an environment that gives everyone a chance to compete. In addition to pickup games and weekly tournaments, Sports Monster also offers leagues and clinics. For more information about our leagues, email Lynn: Lynn@sportsmonster.net. Or click here for more info a …

Are you spending way too much time in front of the TV or computer? Does your dog or cat have more of a social life than you? Well, if you're feeling like we are, let's try and remedy this. We're looking for women who want to develop some good, and hopefully long lasting friendships...women who enjoy dining out, seeing a movie, playing cards and board games, Mah Jongg, traveling, or just sitting around with a pot of coffee and sharing themselves with each other. Men are great, and we love 'em, bu …

We are a friendly group of Scrabble players. We normally play 3 to 4 games every Sunday evening and  have a good group of regulars who have been playing together for years but would love to have new players join us.

!All Things Fun ! North & NW Burbs 30s - 40s Our group is focused on getting fun people together to do fun things! We are a social group comprised of singles, couples, childfree or parents of all shapes, sizes, colors and creeds,who are 30 to 40 something. Members of our group are very friendly! NO MORE seeing and doing things alone. When you attend one of our events, you'll be greeted with a smile. Some of the events we will host: Comedy Shows Cooking Classes Day Trips Dining Out Ethnic Resta …

This group is for parents who put their kids first, but would also like to keep their sanity. While most "Meetups" in this group will be for kids, there will also be "Meetups" put together themed for the parents. In the latter Meetup, parents are still encouraged to bring their kids so they can play together. For example, we can put together a play date in which there is a poker game for the adults. Please bring your ideas to the table :). Overall the top goal here is to provide fun, exercise an …

Tourette Connection is a meet-up group for anyone whose life is affected by Tourette Syndrome: self, spouse, partner, child, sibling, teacher, health professional, etc. Children are welcome to attend-supervision, snacks, crafts, and games are provided. Our next event is July 29th at Rainbow Falls waterpark.