We started this Meetup to bring together the best devs, designers and entrepreneurs in the local social, casual and MMORPG games space. Come meet some friends, hear a couple of great industry speakers talk about what's cool in games. We're especially interested in Casual Game Association Minna Mingles members and IGDA members who may have not gotten together in a long time. Hopefully we can be a resource. Please join our Meetup and pass the URL to other friends of yours in the local gam …

Meet nearby Party Game Players! This group is designed for adults (sort-of) who enjoy games like Pictionery, Scattergories, Password, and Charades. Very easy rules and a nice, intimate setting where we keep score but nobody loses.  Typically, we stick to PARTY games and not card or board games. It's more constant action for everybody, and, I believe, lends itself to more goofiness!    MAKE TIME FOR FUN!!

Meet others interested in all aspects of Web, Game and Social Media Analytics. Gather to discuss key and upcoming web, search, BI, sentiment analysis, reporting, gaming and predictive analytics software (Web Trends, Google Analytics, Net Insight, Omniture, Radian6, ViralHeat, Flurry, etc.) Open to anyone interested in learning more and sharing thoughts about web analytics, SEM, SEO, gameanalytics and social media as it relates to product design, customer behavior trends and data-driven marketing …

We play various strategy boardgames, also called "Eurogames" or "designer games". If you aren't familiar with that terminology, you may recognize a few of the most popular titles, like Settlers of Catan, Carcassonne, Dominion, Ticket to Ride, Puerto Rico, Agricola, Ra, and Race for the Galaxy. We are extremely happy to have beginners! Whether you are new to our group, or new to Euro games (or both!), we will help you to find a game that you will enjoy :) If you have a specific game you wish to p …

This group is designed for Germans, people of German descendant and people from all around the world who are interested in German culture. Our meet ups are about an up to date Germany which is way more than oomptata music, beer and brats. It is about theater, literature, music and a modern and ever changing culture.   Join the fun - wir beißen nicht :)

Hi there, This group is design to get fellow tubers together and have fun beyond our computer screens :D What we will do: parties, gatherings, screenings, game night and much more!

Discover and meet other web professionals and users in the Chicago area designing, developing and crafting solutions within the SilverStripe content management system. Each month we will get together and talk all things SilverStripe. Active participatiion is encouraged. So, designers, developers, agencies, freelancers, moonlighters come along and share your work and experiences. We will discuss and review features, modules, themes, extending SilverStripe, site reviews and analysis...anything re …

Do you like conventions about Science Fiction? Fantasy? Gaming? Anime? Horror? Odd stuff in general? The Chicago Conventions group is designed to get people together at conventions and at certain other related events to meet and have fun. Note posts will be created on the calendar about all of the conventions in the Chicago area. If you know of other conventions not listed, send a message to the organizer Leane. If you would like to go to a convention and meetup with others from this group, feel …

Thanks The Day of Games (www.thedayofgames.com) for sponsoring the group!       Bocce, Horseshoes, Bags, Beer Pong, and more! The awesome group........Targeting, but not limited to, those who are new in town and mainly in their 20's or 30's, here is a group designed for getting together to enjoy events/shows in the Chicago area. Events include sporting, concerts, happy hour, and whatever else that attracts interest. Meet at bars, parks, baseball/basketball games, rec-leagues, or anywhere that s …

This group is designed to bring people who love to bowl (non-competitively) and want to meet and get to know others with common interests. Regardless of your bowling background (novices or first-time bowlers are ALWAYS welcome), join us for a great time bowling!!! Most events are scheduled for Sundays, and begin at 5pm; we typically bowl 3 games and endeavor to finish no later than 8pm.