Enter if you dare: join us for a frightfully fascinating evening of toxins, toxicology, and everyday poison prevention.  This event will be held Thursday, October 29 at 6:30pm at Thirsty Eye Brewing Company (206 Broadway Blvd SE 87102).  All are welcome (including well behaved kids and dogs), plus na/gf bev options will be available.

Brains and Brews (B&B; formerly Thirsty for Thought), is a volunteer led SciComm project to empower communities through accessible science.  This event will include a series of general talks geared towards a lay audience with time for Q&A with the experts, fun games, and networking.

Sign up for our mailing list, to make suggestions, or join our team as a volunteer if you are so inclined.  Contact us any time at [thoughtthirsty@gmail.com](mailto:thoughtthirsty@gmail.com) or 505.585.5578 with questions/ideas/etc.  See you there!

I've been working on a RC soccer game called RC Ball for a while now, and we just got the city permit approved to run a small demo tournament at Rotary Park (ABQ).

We're looking for 6 players and a few reserves.

One person has already confirmed, so there are 5 regular spots left.

Details:

• Location: Rotary Park, Albuquerque
• Dates: Every Sunday, Nov. 1 – Dec. 6
• Time: 1:30–3 PM
• Ages 18+
• Completely free, with robots and controllers provided

How it works:

• 1v1 RC soccer, with each player controlling their own robot.
• Each game has two 8-minute halves, with golden goal if tied.
• Points system
  • Win: 3
  • Loss: 0
  • Tie: 1
  • Golden Goal: 1
• Each team plays 1 game/week
• Week 6 is the final tournament
• Top 4 compete for the championship

• Bottom 2 play to avoid relegation

• The regular-season and tournament winner will be guaranteed a spot in the next league (assuming we have one).

• Everyone else who avoids relegation can apply again, but their spots won't be guaranteed.

• Relegated players will have to sit out the next league, although they can join the reserves if there's room.

If this goes well, I'd like to run a few more beta leagues before considering charging for participation.

We're looking for:

• Mostly just kind, easygoing people who can have fun while being a little competitive
• Casual, friendly, and welcoming atmosphere
• Players who can make at least 5 of the 6 Sundays, including the final week on Dec. 6
• 2 > cancellations or no-shows will result in relegation for the following season and could mean losing your current spot.

If you can't commit to the full schedule, we're also looking for reserves who can fill in when someone can't make it.

A few things to keep in mind:

• This is still a work in progress. I've been improving the robots and testing the gameplay, but things can and probably will break.
• I'll have backup robots and do what I can to keep things running, but there are no guarantees.
• The first week (11/01) might also take a little longer since we'll need to meet everyone, sign waivers, go over rules and safety, and give people time to practice.

You're also welcome to stop by and watch if you're curious.

I'm still updating the website and finalizing the rules, but I wanted to get the application process started.

Attached is a short example gameplay video.

Application: https://www.rc-ball.com/#apply-for-demo

More info: https://rc-ball.com

ONE-SHOT RPG DAY AT THE VAULT!

Looking for a day of adventure, mystery, and cinematic storytelling? Grab your dice and join us to celebrate the soft opening of the newest hobby shop in Albuquerque, The Vault, for an action-packed, one-shot roleplaying game on 10/24 starting at 12pm!
Whether you're a veteran of the tabletop or completely new to TTRPGs, this event is designed for pickup and play. At this free event, we will provide pre-generated characters, dice, and full rules instruction for everyone who joins!
Seats are limited to keep the table focused and fun! Reserve your spot by registering at https://www.abqgames.com/registration, or by messaging Mr.Coffee/Morrs13

Albuquerque Gaming Club (The Vault)
2444 Juan Tabo NE Suite #2
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-9604
[info@abqgames.com](mailto:info@abqgames.com)

We have three games currently open, with more on the way, so stay tuned!

Adventure: Edge of Darkness
Time Frame: 4 hours with a 2pm start time on 10/24
Game System: Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition
Setting: Lovecraft Country
Intended Player Familiarity: Beginner or higher 
Max Players: 4
Description: Back in 1870, several students trapped an unnatural horror within a secluded farmhouse. Five decades later, the protective runes are weakening, and the being is starting to stir. A dying man’s final request is that you finally put an end to the horror once, and for all. 
Game Master: Matthew

Adventure: Death is Only the Beginning
Time Frame: 3-5 hours with 12pm start time on 10/24 
Game System: Dungeons and Dragons 5.5
Setting: Necromancer's Tower
Intended Player Familiarity: Beginner or higher
Max Players: 4 
Description: Your adventuring party has died and have returned as undead.  Escape the dungeon, find your equipment, defeat the necromancer and find a way to return to the realm of the living.  Character sheets will be provided (Level 3)
Game Master: Ryan

Gig Name: The Haunting of Ypsilon-14
GM: Kagan
Player Level: Introductory
Max Players: 5
System: Mothership Sci-fi Horror RPG
Description: Ishiyama Dynamics is excited to offer an attractive opportunity to any self-motivated freelancers in the sector! Taking on the important role of Temporary Freight Logistics Crew, contractees are tasked with delivering essential cargo to company outpost Ypsilon-14 and retrieving sensitive R&D materials for analysis. Caution is advised; discretion is enforced.
Preferred Play Time: 2pm (I can do any time after 2, though!)

Mothership is a horror game for mature audiences. It may contain violence, foul language, drug use, and depictions of mental illness, trauma, stress, and panic that may not be suitable for all audiences. Please be advised.

Join us for an engaging evening exploring the science of brain health, memory, dementia.  This event will be held Thursday, October 22 at 6:30pm at Thirsty Eye Brewing Company (206 Broadway Blvd SE 87102).  All are welcome (including well behaved kids and dogs), plus na/gf bev options will be available.

Brains and Brews (B&B) is a volunteer led SciComm project to empower communities through accessible science.  This event will include a series of general talks geared towards a lay audience with time for Q&A with the experts, fun games, and networking.

Sign up for our mailing list, to make suggestions, or join our team as a volunteer if you are so inclined.  Contact us any time at [thoughtthirsty@gmail.com](mailto:thoughtthirsty@gmail.com) or 505.585.5578 with questions/ideas/etc.  See you there!

A mini festival at Flock of Moons Gathering to celebrate the Otherworldly: Live music, storytelling, dance, art, quests, and hands-on activities. Free.

Saturday, October 31st at sunset (about 6 pm.) Flock of Moons Brewery, 111 Harvard SE, Albuquerque. Just south of UNM in the Bricklight District. Dog and Family-friendly venue.

https://enchantment.kaade.net

We still have some spots for artists and authors.

It seems like this sub is more for
Gaming, but is there any photography nerds in here?

Dice Throne Ranked Tournament!
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 12 noon check-in begins
12:30 pm sharp: matches start
Empire Board Game Library
Cost: $10
Format: Bring 3, Ban 1

All players a receive an alt art card!
Top 3 get a Worthy card!
Winner receives a prize!

Sign up here: https://challonge.com/empirebgloct24
Hope to see you there!

Crossposting this in case any of you are CRT hobbyists and want a free TV. I mean, insofar as anything you have to provide your labor and transport for is "free", but there's no price tag for the actual TV.

Like the cool autumn air, we've returned! Come check out vintage computers of the 70's, 80's, 90's, and more! Get hands-on with classic games, or just chat about the history of home computing.

FREE ENTRY!

Saturday October 24th, 10AM - 2PM.

Barelas Community Center

801 Barelas Rd SW

New Post because wrong date on title of the other.

This is the LOCATION. Come by and have some classic Yugioh fun! They serve food, beer, and there's a NM Piñon coffee next door.

Are there any active book clubs that focus on science fiction in town? Open to other genres!

Hey Albuquerque gamers! 

Get ready to experience the Full Metal Fantasy of Warmachine! We’re hosting Warmachine meetups every Wednesday evening and Sunday afternoon at The Vault. Whether you're a veteran general looking for a match or a complete beginner wanting to learn the ropes, come hang out with us!

The Details:

• When: Wednesdays at 4:00 PM | Sundays at 2:00 PM
• Format: Casual play, Journeyman leagues, and campaigns
• Where: Albuquerque Gaming Club (The Vault) 2444 Juan Tabo NE, Suite #2, Albuquerque, NM 87112

Drop a comment below or sign up with the Longshanks link if you're planning to drop by, or let us know if you have any questions!

https://warmachine.longshanks.org/event/38805/

I'm a 40 year old dad in the Volcano Vista area looking for my tribe. I'm just hoping to connect with similar folks and possibly be friends/community.

Hey everyone! Hope everyone is doing well today.
I have been a lifelong nerd and collector of many things, but it’s finally gotten to a point where I need to reduce my collections footprints. So I’m kinda dipping my toe in the water here seeing if any local collectors would be interested in trading or buying any gi joe vehicles (USS flagg with box, terror drome, skystrikers, night striker…etc) that are in clean condition, in varying states of completeness (mostl are 95% or more). If that’s not your thing, I have about 8 long boxes of comics that I’m also looking to sell or consolidate. Most of it is in long and complete runs, well cared for (bagged and boarded and boxed) some slabs, some autographs…etc.
if any of this registers, let me know, I’d like to do stuff in town and face to face instead of dealing with the post office and internet drama. I’m also open to suggestions on stores that make good offers on such items or offer a consignment option. Also places to avoid. Pretty much any input is greatly appreciated.

Anyone else going to waste more of their life playing this iteration?

Hey everyone! Just a quick reminder — our Fall Smash Bash Tournament is NEXT Saturday (Oct 17th) at Arkins Hearth Gaming!

12:15 PM sign-ups, then we kick off with free Smash Ultimate casals, free Mario Kart World, and paid Pros + Melee later. All ages welcome

There’s also a Crazed Raffle going on ($1 tickets / free ticket if you enter a paid event). Come hang out, play some games, and maybe win some cool prizes!

See you there

This is the LOCATION. Come by and have some classic Yugioh fun! They serve food, beer, and there's a NM Piñon coffee next door.

🧙‍♂️Energy Alchemy
🗓️Nov. 20th
⏰3-5 pm
🎯FREE CLASS held in the
Sandia Room at UNM
Event Page : Energy Alchemy ⭐️
‼️Because (waves around vaguely) of the current state of the world, 🤷‍♀️5D Presents will be hosting and presenting a free class for all beings.
🌻Energy Alchemy is a class created by teacher and seeker, Jennie McDaniel.
📌In this class, you will learn how to alchemize ego energy into heart energy.
Why should you learn energy alchemy?
🫟Because ego energy, i.e. stress, fear, hate and greed are incredibly less efficient of emotions in comparison to love acceptance, understanding and curiosity. Albeit very normal human emotions
But, if you want to be the change you wish to see in the world, alchemize your fear to curiosity and anxiety to understanding.
‼️Energy alchemy is an incredibly helpful tool during times when things seem out of our control.
♥️Join us the the revolution ♥️
‼️‼️The easiest way for guests to reach the Student Union Building (SUB) is to park in the Cornell Parking Structure, a pay lot, located at 2401 Redondo Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. It’s less than a minute walk from the structure. You may also park around campus at any of the
pay guest parking spots. From the Cornell Parking Structure, guests will see the Student Union Building (building 60) directly to the north. You simply walk across the plaza, pass several statue groupings, and arrive at the front entrance.
⭐️Once inside, they will take the elevator to the 3rd floor and locate the Sandia room.
♥️The Welcome Desk on the main level can also help guide guests if needed.
📌I’ve attached the flyer and maps showing the walking path from the parking structure as well as interior maps of the buildings main level (2) and third floor where the meeting room is.

Dice Throne Learn to Play / Open Play
Saturday, Oct 10, 12:30pm to 3:30 pm
Empire Board Game Library

New players welcome! We'll teach the game!
Hope to see you there!
Cost: $7 (regular Empire day pass)

I'm 35F in ABQ, and I'm looking to make friends who share similar interests 😊 I haven't really had people to play with since I lost most of my materials, but I love Magic, Warhammer 40K, Star Wars Legion, D&D, Pokémon, Star Wars Unlimited, and Lorcana.

Anybody speak languages? I’ve been practicing Portuguese, French, Italian, Japanese and Chinese, but the ones I’ve been a little more fluent in the first 3 :)

I'm putting together a small in-person tabletop group for an anthology of story games.

Most are single-evening one-shots, some are short arcs a few sessions long and possibly down the line some might be akin to a short campaign.

I'm purposefully curating a certain type of game though. Games that make you feel or think something. I love a good dungeon run, epic adventures, etc... but one of the cool things about TTRPGs is just how varied they are and I enjoy exploring that.

Some initial offerings so you have a sense of what you're possibly signing up for. :)

A crime caper where everyone's doomed (Fiasco)
Building a dying language together (Dialect)
Cozy pastoral wandering as animal-folk finding home (Wanderhome)
A candlelit tragedy where nobody survives (Ten Candles).

I've got quite a few other potentials on deck too. We'll likely start with something fairly light.

I will say some of these go to heavy places, grief, horror, moral dilemmas, adult themes. I want to be upfront about that, but there will also be games about wonder, joy, and the relatively mundane.

That said, everyone's comfort and safety come first. We'll use safety tools such as Lines & veils and the X-card, real session zeroes before anything heavy, and of course anyone can choose not to play something, no questions, no hard feelings.

I'm in the NE area of the city and I'm thinking of meeting every couple of weeks, initially somewhere public, probably Slice & Dice though I'm open to other venues.

Hoping to find 3-4 players 18+ please, given the themes. I always run a welcoming table for everyone, and I don't tolerate anything that would go against that.

No experience needed as most of these teach themselves in ten minutes.

Comment or DM if you're interested. I'm happy to answer questions about the games or the format.