Queer-owned · All identities welcome

Shantay,
you play.

The category is: game night. Shantay, You Play is where the LGBTQ+ community and allies gather around the table — strategy nights, party games, and everything in between. Post a meetup, pull up a chair, and serve your best moves. The whole rainbow is rooting for you. 🏳️‍🌈

🎲 Host a game night Sashay to the meetups

Free forever. No catch, just community. 💖

Join the players already at the table — takes about 30 seconds, costs exactly $0.

Our flagship series

Every other Sunday, same fabulous place. Register for a single night or lock in the whole series.

Biweekly · Starts Aug 9 The Nash Apartments community lounge

Game Night at The Nash

4135 Park Blvd, San Diego (The Nash Apartments)

What to expect

We take over the Nash's gorgeous community lounge — big couches, the long communal table, and (weather permitting) the rooftop deck with skyline views for sunset rounds.

Games provided, but bring your favorites! First 30 minutes is arrivals, intros, and teach-the-table. Beginners get first pick of seats.

🗓️ Every other Sunday, starting August 9 ⏰ 1:00 – 5:00 PM 📍 4135 Park Blvd (The Nash Apartments) — check in at the lobby ♿ Elevator access · gender-neutral restrooms · sober-friendly 💸 Totally free, like everything here

Upcoming meetups

Community game nights beyond The Nash series. More events are on their way — check back soon!

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More game nights coming soon

We’re lining up new venues and hosts across San Diego. Got a spot in mind? Tell us in the forum — community suggestions become real events.

Strategy nights Party games Beginner-friendly Sober spaces

🗓️ Host a game night

Heads up: meetups are shared publicly with everyone using this site.

The Library Is Open

The community forum — and yes, the game library too. Hunt for a fourth player, debate house rules, trade game recs, read a bad strategy (lovingly), or just say hey.

💬 Start a thread

Threads and replies are visible to the whole community.

Our vibe

The house rules that never change, no matter what's on the table.

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Every identity, every table

Lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning, intersex, ace, aro, nonbinary, two-spirit, allies — if you're kind, you're in.

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Pronouns on the name tag

Share yours, respect everyone else's. Simple as a d6.

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Beginners are the point

Never played? Perfect. Every meetup has a teach-the-table moment.

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Safer spaces, always

Zero tolerance for hate. Hosts keep the table safe so everyone can play loose.

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Accessible by design

We flag venue access, sensory notes, and sober-friendly nights so nobody guesses.

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Good luck, and don't mess it up

Win, lose, flip the table (gently) — celebrate loudly and cheer louder for each other.