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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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Modern Myths will be vending at next NerdNYC’s Recess.

Instead of Modern Myth paying a %age of sales directly to NerdNYC, we pitched the idea of giving attendees a discount instead, and Modern Myths agreed!

10% off for everyone!

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The next RECESS will be Saturday, June 29th at 440 Studios in Manhattan!

From 11am-10:30pm!

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 is required, just show up and play!

Who can attend?
- Anyone 18 or older (bring a valid photo ID).

Run Games @Recess!
- Submission Deadline Extended: January 4th!
- Sign up to run 4 hours of games and play 5 hours free!
- Submit your game here: http://goo.gl/b7bXL

FREE Friday night RECESS party:
- D20 Burlesque!
- Details coming soon

Coming to RECESS?
- Let us know on our Facebook here: http://goo.gl/Z26JB
- Use the “Invite Friends” link on the top right of Facebook to tell friends who also want to play games!

How do I register for Recess?
- There is no advanced registration. Just show up, signup, and play!
- Details here: http://goo.gl/VmNE1

Admission Cost:
- Admission is $20 per person.* (CASH ONLY)
- Want to attend Recess free?
- Sign up to run 4 hours of games and attend free: http://goo.gl/b7bXL
- *Admission buys you a 1 day membership to NerdNYC’s nonprofit to attend RECESS.

Schedule:
- 11am DOORS OPEN!
- 11:30am Signups for First Session (12-4pm)
- 12-4pm Game Slot 1
- 4pm Food Break
- 5pm True Nerd Trivia
- 5pm Open gaming both days
- 6pm Signups for Second Session (6:30-10:30om)
- 6:30-10:30pm Game Slot 2
- 10:30pm Clean-up

Location:
- 440 Lafayette Street
- New York, NY 10003
- 3rd Floor
- Subways: 6 (Astor Place), N,R (8th Street)
- Directions: http://440studios.com/how-do-i-get-there/

Recess RULES:
- http://goo.gl/C83FX

Swap Table:
- Want free nerd-stuff?
- Got cool nerd-stuff to share?
- The Swap Table will be on the 3rd Floor, room White Box.
- http://goo.gl/XabIJ

Questions?
- Email us at recess@nerdnyc.com

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NEED HELP?
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Talk to the staff member at the registration desk on the 3rd floor.

RECESS RULES:
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Don’t be a jerk!

Don’t physically, verbally, or emotionally harass anyone!

Don’t mess with other people’s stuff!

Don’t hog the spotlight!

Don’t rules lawyer!

Don’t cheat!

Don’t derail the game’s theme or tone!

Don’t be aggressive, argumentative, racist, sexist, and/or homophobic!

“I’m a jerk because that’s my character” is not an excuse!

If you need to talk on the phone, step away from your game.

You must be 18+ years old to attend.

In order to keep RECESS a safe and successful event, attendees must assume a role of responsibility. When you attend RECESS, you hereby agree to the rules above and the stuff below. If any of the rules are broken, you will be asked to leave without refund.

LIABILITY STATEMENT:
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NERDNYC and RECESS founders, board, officers, organizers, volunteers, and sponsors will not be held liable for any damage to or loss of personal items. The aforementioned parties will not be held liable for punitive, incidental, consequential or special damages whether or not such damages could have been foreseen and/or prevented. None of the aforementioned parties will be held liable for any personal injury that transpires during/on the premises of this event.

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Recess June 29th – Game Submissions Extended

We need volunteers to run boardgames and GM RPGs at Recess on June 29th, 2013! Submit your game information here. Submissions will remain open until June 15th, 2013, 11:59pm. The final schedule will be announced a few days later. Note that submitting a game does not guarantee your game will be accepted. GMs who are [...]

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How do I register for Recess?

The short version: – There is no advanced registration. – Just show up, signup, and play! The slightly longer version: – On the day of Recess, – Go to 440 Lafayette Street, NYC 10003, 3rd FLOOR. – Only attendees 18 or older will be admitted. – Bring a valid photo ID. – @11am, pay admission [...]

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Monsterhearts Second Skins!

Several NerdNYC members are contributing to the Monsterhearts Kickstarter! Where: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1571708637/monsterhearts-second-skins What: $1,475 and 70 hours left to get 11 (eleven) Stretch Goals: Why: 1. Autumn Winters and Jason Morningstar design a stand-alone game about a family of monsters moving into a human town, each member trying to fit in, trying to help one another [...]

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TRUE NERD TRIVIA: June!

It’s True Nerd Trivia June! Join us for the next event and see who takes home the grand prize home baked pie! It could be you! Where: Vlada Lounge: 331 W 51st St, NYC  (go inside, then come to the 2nd floor) When: Wednesday, June 26th Start time: 7:00pm Cost: $1 donations appreciated! Sinister Six [...]

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D20 Burlesque this Saturday, May 25th!

D20 Burlesque this Saturday, May 25th! http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/377370 8 Bit Burlesque Saturday, May 25th 10:00 pm Parkside Lounge, 317 E. Houston, LES Grab your joy sticks and your game genie and head on down to the Parkside Lounge Saturday, May 25th for a naughty nostalgic night of nerdy burlesque! That’s right, it’s time for our annual [...]

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KristaCon NYC is this weekend (May 24-26th)!

KristaCon NYC is this weekend (May 24-26th)! Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/419932838113942/ KristaCon NYC focuses on RPGs, player choices, and character development featuring Marvel Heroic, Apocalypse World, and Monsterhearts! The events are linked together so that players stick with the same story over multiple sessions, allowing characters to develop relationships as the events unfold. Our GMs are prepped [...]

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NerdNYC Boardgame Night — June 21st, 2013

On FRIDAY, June 21st 2013, 7:00-11:00, NerdNYC will hold its regular 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 [...]

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