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Welcome to the all new NerdNYC website! We’re psyched to make this site your virtual bento box brimming with handy, fun and enticing nerd-centric delights in the New York City area.

In the coming months we’ll be showcasing our many fantastic gaming events such as Recess, Gotham Gaming Guild, Boardgame Night to name a few. And wait, there’s more: you can follow us on Facebook and Twitter or join us on our daily raves, rants and general musings on our forums!

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On SATURDAY, February 4th, 7:00-11:00, NerdNYC will hold a special BONUS Board Game Night at ThinkCoffee (Mercer Street location).

If you have game you want to play, bring it with you! If not, come down anyway and play what others have brought. No experience with the games is necessary!

Enjoy the company of your fellow nerds and eat delicious foodstuffs! ThinkCoffee also sports an excellent wine and beer bar!

Please Note:

  • No experience is necessary to play!  The rules of each game can be taught.
  • Conversely, if you bring a game, please be prepared to teach it to new players.
  • Table space at ThinkCoffee is always at something of a premium. We do the best we can, but it is probably better to avoid bringing games that require lots of table space, or ones that take more than 3 hours to finish. Save those games for other events like Recess!

Location:

THINKCOFFEE
248 Mercer Street
(between 3rd and 4th Streets)
New York, NY
just a few short blocks from the B, D, F, A, C, E, R, N, and 6 trains.

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Travel:

- take the A, C, E to West 4th Street
- take the B, D, F, or V train to Broadway/Lafayette
- take the 6 train to Astor Place or Bleecker Street.
- take the N, R to 8th Street

Admission:

- FREE!!!!
- ThinkCoffee respectfully requests that you purchase something from their wide variety of drinks and foodstuffs.

Are you coming?  Do you have questions?

Please post if you are coming and what games you intend to bring here, or ask any questions you have…

GAME ON!

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What better way to celebrate Great American Pie Month than to win one by answering scads of nerdy questions? Show your patriotism and pie-dedication by joining us at the next TRUE NERD TRIVIA!

Where: Ryan’s Irish Pub: 151 2nd Avenue, NYC
When: Thursday, February 16th
Start time: 7:45pm

Team size is limited to 6 players – so choose your companions wisely! If you need a team – show up and we’ll find you some new friends!

Who will become True Nerd Trivia’s next champions and win that pie? Join us and find out!

Suggested donation $1 to feed the pie fund.
For more information and updates, go to truenerdtrivia.com
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For all you newbies who have yet to experience our brand of Trivia, leave your knowledge of state capitals at home! Forget everything you learned in high school – we won’t be asking you any of that stuff! Instead, our questions are all about the important things in life, such as:

Geography: What is the name of the region of Middle Earth where Hobbits live?
Science and Tech: What device will allow a Delorean to travel back in time?
Parazoology: How long would it take for you to be digested in the belly of the Sarlaac?
Superheroes: When Dick Grayson gets his driver’s license – what car can he take for a spin?

And much much more!!!

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Recess was gaming and friendship all weekend long! 200 people participated in helping everyone have an awesome time.

What’s Recess like?

We could tell you… or we could show you…

Friday Party Photos…

Saturday & Sunday Recess Photos…

Real Life Lovecraft Cthulhu Investigators:

Recess as an old school dungeon map:

Party:


Stand Up Comedy?

Live Action, Action Castle, acted out!

Lots of boardgames (we call them miniatures, you call them toys):

Custom Character Sheets:

Friendly GMs:





Controlled Chaos:

Friendly Staff:



Game Signups:




Swag:

You animals… the Swap Table didn’t stand a chance!

True Nerd Trivia:

We had 2 My Little Pony games including a GM who dressed up as a pony!

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Recess = Success! [January 2012]

Recess was a SUCCESS! Thank you to everyone who attended and brought your enthusiasm for gaming and friendship! In total we were around 200 people strong! 39 awesome people attended for the first time! Friday’s party saw 50-70 nerds rocking it out to video game soundtrack remixes, playing boardgames, making friends (at least 2 gaming [...]

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Boardgame Night — January 20th

On FRIDAY, January 20th, 7:00-11:00, NerdNYC will hold its next Board Game Night at ThinkCoffee (Mercer Street location). If you have game you want to play, bring it with you! If not, come down anyway and play what others have brought. No experience with the games is necessary! Enjoy the company of your fellow nerds [...]

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RECESS Swap Table is back!

Want free nerd-stuff? Got cool nerd-stuff you’d like to share? Say hello to the RECESS “Swap Table”! This is a place for attendees to leave any nerdy gear (books, games, art, toys, videos, etc.) that they no longer want or have space for. Anything placed on the Swap Table is free for anyone to take. [...]

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Free RECESS Friday Night pre-party!

Free RECESS Friday Night pre-party! When? – Friday, January 13th – 7pm-11:30pm Where? – Bar 82 – 136 2nd Avenue – New York, NY, 10003 – Back room (fits 60+ people) – http://www.bar82nyc.com/ Who can attend? – Anyone as long as you are 21+ years old. – RSVP here: http://on.fb.me/txf3An What else? – Games, music, [...]

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RECESS: Win $150 in Gift Certificates!

If 2 huge days of gaming are not enough to whet your appetite for Recess, how about a chance to win FREE gift certificates from the 20 Sided Store and load up with gaming goodness! We’re giving away six $25 gift certificates from the http://twentysidedstore.com/ all weekend long. You’ll have a shot at winning 1 [...]

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Recess Rules for Awesome Gaming!

Follow these simple rules to make Recess fun for everyone! Players: * Keep your head in the game! Stay engaged and actively participate! Don’t forget to silence your cell phone. If you need to use your phone, step away from the table. * Help other players have fun! Give them their time in the spotlight! [...]

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2 Day Recess: Save the Date – January 14th & 15th

RECESS is this Saturday January 14th and Sunday, January 15th at 440 Studios in Manhattan! from 11am-10:30pm each day! What is RECESS? – RECESS is an all day gaming event hosted by NerdNYC. – Join us in making friends and playing games! – No experience needed, any rules will be taught. – No advanced registration [...]

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