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 …

I have been hosting LANs for some time now. I am located in Madison WI. I have been hosting the OMFGLMFAOFTW series. I have been able to use the Washington Hotel Coffee Room for my last few events. With the entry fee you get a 5$ credit of coffee. I will have air pots of coffee available all night. Game On!

Oliver's Bar & Grill in Oak Forest will be starting a Madden Football leagues & tourneys. The league will be on Tuesday nights & 8 weeks long including playoffs. We are looking to getting approx. 10 teams minimum. We have 25-42" HDTV's so there is plenty on tv's to watch and play. We will provide the PS3 and games, so all you have to do is sign up & show up! Feel free to call us @ 708-687-6500 and ask for Tom for more details or stop on in and ask for a sign up form. Our address is: Oliver's …

International Game Developer's Association (IGDA) Chicago is a local chapter of a much larger, international, non-profit membership organization serving individuals who create video games. We bring together developers at conferences, in local chapters and in special interest groups to improve their lives and craft. Developers, aspiring developers, students, or people who just love games are welcome to attend our meetups, game jams, classes, panels, and everything else!

Welcome to what hopefully will be a meeting point for gamers, geeks, nerds, and otaku, that also happen to be parents! Tired of joining playgroups and mom-groups full of people who you have nothing in common with? Sick of being the only one at the mom/playgroup who know who Cthulhu is, have seen a 20 sided die, know the difference between anime and a cartoons, have heard of Ceiling Cat, or have been to Azeroth? We are too. Hopefully this group will grow into a community of like minded moms and …

The Microsoft Store at Oakbrook Center is calling all gamers to join in the action! We have events for all kinds of gamers... whether you are a hardcore Xbox or PC gamer or are just looking to get up and get active with Kinect. Look no further than you local Microsoft Store!

Like SC2 Meetup groups in other cities, this group will be used to organize local meetups and LANs, practice online, and attend local events. Add your friends and let's get playing! Come hang out in battle.net channel "chicago". Currently there is a gathering every Thursday at Ignite Network, with 20-30 players each week. You can find details on each weekly here: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=344240

Are you a West Suburbanite that doesn't quite belong? A Steampunk in an electronic world? A Companion just waiting for the Doctor? A 15th level dwarven barbarian with no adventures planned? A creature of the night in a place where it's just too damned bright outside? Do you wish that every day was Dragon*Con? In that case, Naperville Freaks, Geeks, and Weirdos is the place for you. It is intended to be a haven where the odd ones out can find themselves in, can share their non-mainstream interest …

Are you an adult (21+) who is interested in video games and wanting to make new friends to game with?  Do you want to participate in nerdy activities and play classic and contemporary games?  Then you should join the Chicago Video Gamers Club. This eclectic group of people range from hardcore gamers to the weekend warrior where we can discuss and play our favorite games.  We play systems ranging from the Nintendo series, Xbox, Playstation, etc.  We will even make outings to local area arcades an …

Gaymer Nationals is a Chicago based group with worldwide reach who love to game and host extremely large meetups. We get together on a semi-regular basis and have three day mega meetups several times a year where people fly in from all over the country and from across the pond to meet other gaymers, socialize, play games and more.

For mature gamers (18+) looking for like-minded people who are interested in the multiple diversity of games, such as table top, board, trading card and video games around the Illinois and Wisconsin stateline area.

Artemis is a real-time bridge simulator game. I'd like to form a group to play the game regularly. For more information about Artemis visit: http://www.artemis.eochu.com

This is a group people interested in video games, video game tournaments, or people looking for a place to hang out and play video games. I love video games so much that I started a place to be able to play games, chill out, and have hot dogs.

This is a group for kids age 10-16 and their parents to come together and discuss all things game-related. Fantasy, role-playing games, video games, anime--if there's dice or cheat codes, we're there. Future meetups might include trips to the park, video arcades, or gaming sessions in members' homes.

Welcome to Unity 3D Chicago, a user group located in the Wicker Park area of Chicago dedicated to joining people together for the purpose of learning Unity. This is a brand new group and all skill levels are welcomed to attend. www.unity3dchicago.com

This group is for all League of Legends & Starcraft 2 players in Northern Illinois! The goal is to get all League of Legends and Starcraft players involved to make the biggest and strongest gaming community northern Illinois has ever seen. The central hub for gamers is Gamers HQ. It has a fantastic League of Legends community with 70+ players and growing. Dozens of Starcraft players often meet up with rankings anywhere from Bronze-Masters. Looking forward to meeting everywhere and setting up tea …

We are all about Video Game Development.  You don't need to be a programmer to join.  Graphic artists, marketing, designers, testers, are all welcome.  Also, any Age, Gender, Genre Interest, etc are also welcome to join.  Discussions are intended to range from discussing plans, designs, what makes things fun, art, resources, training, etc... Everyone will be asked about things they can offer help with.  Don't worry, if your just starting out, or don't feel you will have time to help anyone for …

Do you consider yourself a gamer? Are you looking for more people who share the same interests? Are you willing to drive, run, swim or hitchhike to the Milwaukee area to meet some Awesome people? I've been looking for a meetup group for "Video" gamers for awhile... and it saddened me that I couldn't find one... or even too many people into video games in the area... Where does one find fellow gamers?! The internet of coarse! So... I'm making this crazy awesome group... for some crazy awesome peo …

Players in the Greater Chicago Area with interest in playing Dust Warfare and Dust Tactics. A group for casual playing and potential tournaments.

Are you looking for a low pressure environment to meet other singles that share your passion for geeky things? No need to hide your love of whatever it is in order to meet people. Any jerk can love a thing. It’s the sharing that makes geekdom awesome. The key here is low pressure. And no event costs. Just meet, have a couple of drinks (if you are so inclined) and play board games. Focus on having fun and meeting interesting people and perhaps the rest will follow.

Welcome to Chicago’s League of Legends Meetup! Join local summoners at for League-centered events featuring tournaments, casual play, giveaways, viewing parties and more!

Calling all Oak Park, Riverside, Berwyn, and La Grange parents of teen Minecrafters! If have a kid or teen who loves Minecraft, this meetup is for you! We will be meeting at the Buona Beef in Berwyn (6745 Roosevelt Road Berwyn, IL 60402) every Saturday at 2 pm. If you have a laptop, bring it with you; Buona Beef has free wifi. 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 email or RSV …

Get together to see what others are doing in creating their towns in The Simpsons: Tapped Out, fun, live, in person...bring your iDevice whatever it may be...sorry Android users, you are welcome to join and view.

Are you interested in video game development? If you're a professional or a complete newbie, this is the group for you. I started this group so I could meet other game developers in the area, without having to travel downtown. Let's get together and have a few beers and chat about game development. Designers, programmers, artists, or any other discipline are welcome.

People that love to play WoW and would love to meet people that play WoW. Their is over trillion people that play Wow. You looking to find a relationship with someone that plays wow. Your looking to find a different server with a better guild. or to make new friends and do Dungeon,Raids,Quests. or help give advice with gear or leveling. A place to meet people that play wow but you should be 18 years old to join this group and please have manners and respect for others. people that play wow shou …

We are a group of players looking for more people interested in learning and playing the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game. Don't know how to play, not a problem. Want to learn how to play, come out and we will happily teach you. We have lots of new players who have just began learning the game with in the last year.

This is a group to make up for the lack of geeky meetup groups on the south side of the city. They are all in the suburbs or North side and I would like to make new friends closer to home. I am open to any type of geeky events like watching movies, board or video game nights and just all-around fun! Please join and we can be nerds together (>'')>

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 …