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 …

We are a group of professionals and students, residing in the Chicago area, who develop or plan to develop apps for Windows Phone 7 devices and Windows Phone Marketplace. If you are or would like to develop for the Windows Phone Marketplace then this is the group for you. Click About for more information.

Chicago HTML5 Unlocked teaches emerging web technologies through live tutorials on building games, websites, and applications. Speakers also present on various topics such as new web standards and gamification.

GSUMMITx - Gamification in Chicago is a Meetup for anyone involved in and/or interested in the topic of gamification, engagement and/or loyalty. A few times each year, we'll ask the community to come together to hear a speaker from the gamification space, 1-2 demos from companies using gamification in their business model, and our unique workshop-like game called "Play for a Cause." We'll have some grub and beverages for everyone as well. This meetup is run by the Team at Gamification.co and the …

… We will discuss and review features, modules, themes, extending SilverStripe, site reviews and analysis...anything related to web developement and SilverStripe is fair game. If you currently work in other CMS's and want to extend your awareness of other offerings this Meetup group will provide that opportunity to get a better understanding of the SilverStripe CMS. Please feel free to write, blog about SilverStripe and our Meetups. If you do, please include the tag #ChicagoSilverStripeMeetup in …

Hello Role Players! I have started this group to see if we can develop the Chicago region RPG community in a similar manner as the board game community (www.chicagoboardgames.com). The goal of RPG Chicago is to: - Aid roleplayers in the Chicagoland area to get into groups that meet their interests - Establish and/or communicate roleplaying events and other items of interest occuring throughout the Chicagoland area, regardless of system - Effectively communicate to publishers and local busine …

I don't really like hanging out with people that are like everyone else. All my friends are snowflakes and unicorns.   Things that might be nerdy: Role playing games Tattoos Knitting Books What else?

Nerds at Heart goes Green! Whether you're a die-hard recycler, a conscious eater, interested in sustainable fuels, or someone who just wants to do a bit more for the environment, there's room for you at Green Nerds! Share ideas while mingling and having some good, clean fun playing board games and answering trivia questions for prizes!

… Who: All active, curious and imaginative children What: Weekly playgroups where kids can play and explore in a fun and unstructured safe environment  Where: Intertek‛s Research & Observation Center (located in Oak Brook near I-294 & 22nd Street) When: Flexible one-hour timeslots, offered on various weekday mornings and afternoons Why: Child‛s play is not only fun, but it‛s also crucial for the development of children‛s social-emotional, cognitive and motor skills. Intertek‛ …

Community   Community Events   From private group training sessions and guest speakers to concerts and organization meetings, the Microsoft Store offers a variety of complimentary events and services in our Theater. We are proud members of the local community and welcome opportunities to host events for our friends and neighbors. Learn technology skills. Have fun. Spread the word. Whether you're looking to enhance your organization's technology skills, build awareness in the local community fo …

My friends and I have been playing Axis and Allies for years now. We have grown tired of the same old alliances and strategies. So, we have created a revised rules version of A&A use the 1940's Europe and Pacific maps. The major changes are that we have now started the game with no alliances of any kind. Players are encouraged to forge their own alliances, and to break them. Any diplomatic resolution you can think of can be used in this game. The way a turn works has also been changed. We …

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 …

Have a day job? Working on a programming project on the side? Welcome to the club! Our goal is to encourage and help developers finish their side projects. Whether it's the next Google, a fun but pointless game or just a simple website you are building for a friend, all are welcome.   We meet at least once a month in a coffee shop or other programming friendly environment. You should come with at least one goal that you can finish while you are there. We're all busy, so while networking is encou …

  LOL (LAUGH OUT LOUD) Gals - was created as a way for me to connect with women throughtout my community whether in Chicago or the NW Suburbs who are within my age group who share similar interests to my own and who love to LAUGH OUT LOUD !!! =)   So, if you love to be active, stay fit, into health and wellness, crave deep conversation, are a believer in personal growth and development, a fan of metaphysics and the law of attraction, enjoy beach volleyball, grabbing breakfast/brunch/lunch/din …

Meet, network, socialize with and get to know other single professionals near you! Come to the New Single Friends Meetup and develop new friends...and maybe more! We generally host 4-6 social events in Chicago and the suburbs each month for singles in their early 30s through early 60s. These include cocktail parties, theme parties and dances, "big game" gatherings and other low-key social events. Attendance varies widely by event, from anywhere around 20 singles to over 200 singles. It is a …

Meet other local fans and participants of all levels of Veterans Freestyle Wrestling! All ability levels welcome to develop new techniques, practice with other competitors, and participate in tournaments. This is a great opportunity for beginners to learn a new and challenging sport, as well as provide drilling partners for old wrestlers that want to stay in the game. Our core membership includes experienced coaches who can help you learn the basics and provide chances to improve your mat skills …