

are you a part of them?Ī.) Nope! That is the Seattle Gaymers group.

Q.) There's another huge board game group there. You can support Optimism in another ways: telling your friends about the venue, grabbing and bussing any glasses someone may have left behind at another table while on your way out, etc. And if you can't handle any sort of carbonation, then there's no need to buy anything. How can I still be a good patron?Ī.) Optimism also sells a non alcoholic $1 bubbly, crisp, sparkling water that I have enjoyed before.

Q.) I don't drink alcohol, but want to be supportive of Optimism.

And if you're allergic, be sure to take any medicine before attending. Also know that Optimism is a dog friendly bar, so bring your pup if you'd like. Q.) Speaking of being welcome, what kind of people are allowed to attend?Ī.) Everyone is welcome, so long as you are polite, respectful, and considerate of the other patrons. There are plenty of people who are willing to explain the rules and do quite a good job at it, too. Will I be welcome here?Ī.) That's completely fine. Q.) I don't really know how to play any board games besides x, y, z. You might find some people who are interested in trying it out. And feel free to bring your own games, too. Q.) What kind of games are played? Should I bring mine?Ī.) A whole slew of games are played from short games like Codenames and Liars Dice, to longer ones like Evolution and Scythe. Optimism is a public bar, and we need to respect their business needs. We ask that you please order something, even if it's just one beverage. They also almost always have a food truck show up every night. In regards to food, Optimism does not have a kitchen but does allow food from outside. I will also get a reservation for the group so a little placard should be out as well. If you're new, I typically am there in a bright red Seattle Humane shirt as most of the time I'll be coming straight from my volunteer shift (although this isn't always the case). Don't worry if you don't see any games as they'll be brought out soon enough. Start time is typically more like 7:15, as people tend to show up then to order food, chat, etc. Look for the little paper tent on the table that reads "Weekly Public Reddit Meetup" to know for sure. We almost always sit next to the patio windows, near the walkway that leads to the bathroom. It typically takes place every Monday, at 7:30 PM at Optimism Brewing, 1158 Broadway (except for when the brewery closes for holidays, employee appreciation events, apocalyptic occurrences, etc.). Hey all, the weekly Capitol Hill Board Game meetup is scheduled to take place this week.
