What we’re about
Gaming. With as much variety as we can muster.
We've done:
• Couch multiplayer video games.
• Board games.
• Tabletop RPGs.
• Story games.
• Dice games.
• Card games.
• Games with unusual setups. (ex. Space Team, Artemis, Mansions of Madness)
• Playtesting and early access.
For a partial list of board games in the communal library, see
https://boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/c...
Discord server https://discord.gg/T6NTGFYqaz
Patreon https://www.patreon.com/consoles_and_cardboard
Check out Consoles And Cardboard . com for more detailed information.
We mostly organize via Discord.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Consoles & Cardboard (Bi-weekly)Stoup Brewing Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA
Video games, tabletop, and VR based in the Stoup Capitol Hill (formerly Optimism Brewing).
Sometimes TTRPGs or story games.
What we'll bring:
- A modest rotating board game library, courtesy of Daniel
- A VR Setup (Oculus Quest and a mix of games)
- An AV setup, including:
- Projector + Screen + Audio
- Nintendo Switch + 4 Pro Controllers + Multiplayer Library
- Steam Link + 4 Steam Controllers
- Wifi + LAN setup (limited/no internet)
- HDMI hookups for other systems
- Various cables and adapters
- This list may expand over time, so check back!
- If you have any specific requests for the rotating board/video game library, feel free to start a discussion or leave a comment
- For a partial list of board games in the communal library, see
our collection on BGG
What you can bring:
- Any board/tabletop games you'd like to play
- Any TTRPGs you're willing to run ad-hoc
- Other consoles/laptops to hook up to the projector
- Outside food
- Nothing at all, if you like
Where we'll be:
- Right of the bar.
- However, setup in Optimism is a bit ad-hoc, so we may have to relocate a bit. Typical locations are Right/Left of the bar, or by the grain bags (right of the main entrance, toward the back)
- It should be easy to find us by the projector setup or the black + yellow bins
Getting here:
- There is paid parking nearby on Seneca and Boyleston
- Best bet for free parking is probably First Hill. All street parking is free on Sundays
- There is a Link Light Rail station nearby, and may allow you to avoid traffic https://www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-us/stations/link-light-rail-stations
- The Seattle Streetcar is also nearby https://seattlestreetcar.org/how-to-ride/first-hill-line/
- The #2 bus goes up the hill from downtown
Food:
- Optimism only makes/serves beer, a single unlisted cider (locally produced), sparkling water, and regular water. No food.
- There is a rotating food truck parked in the loading bay https://optimismbrewing.com/food-trucks/
- There are plenty of food options nearby, and it is allowed inside. We have a list of nearby food places available, and can provide recommendations
A few notes:
- Long boardgames will usually be started toward the start of the event
- Many different video games are usually played throughout the night, cycling every 10-30 minutes unless we start something longer like Moonhunters
- TTRPGs tend to be organized in advance, with the exception of occasional ad-hoc one-shots. Most are run online now.
- Storygames tend to be run ad-hoc if there's enough interest at the time
- VR is within the taped lines and we'll swap you out regularly if there's a line
- Consoles & Cardboard (Bi-weekly)Stoup Brewing Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA
Video games, tabletop, and VR based in the Stoup Capitol Hill (formerly Optimism Brewing).
Sometimes TTRPGs or story games.
What we'll bring:
- A modest rotating board game library, courtesy of Daniel
- A VR Setup (Oculus Quest and a mix of games)
- An AV setup, including:
- Projector + Screen + Audio
- Nintendo Switch + 4 Pro Controllers + Multiplayer Library
- Steam Link + 4 Steam Controllers
- Wifi + LAN setup (limited/no internet)
- HDMI hookups for other systems
- Various cables and adapters
- This list may expand over time, so check back!
- If you have any specific requests for the rotating board/video game library, feel free to start a discussion or leave a comment
- For a partial list of board games in the communal library, see
our collection on BGG
What you can bring:
- Any board/tabletop games you'd like to play
- Any TTRPGs you're willing to run ad-hoc
- Other consoles/laptops to hook up to the projector
- Outside food
- Nothing at all, if you like
Where we'll be:
- Right of the bar.
- However, setup in Optimism is a bit ad-hoc, so we may have to relocate a bit. Typical locations are Right/Left of the bar, or by the grain bags (right of the main entrance, toward the back)
- It should be easy to find us by the projector setup or the black + yellow bins
Getting here:
- There is paid parking nearby on Seneca and Boyleston
- Best bet for free parking is probably First Hill. All street parking is free on Sundays
- There is a Link Light Rail station nearby, and may allow you to avoid traffic https://www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-us/stations/link-light-rail-stations
- The Seattle Streetcar is also nearby https://seattlestreetcar.org/how-to-ride/first-hill-line/
- The #2 bus goes up the hill from downtown
Food:
- Optimism only makes/serves beer, a single unlisted cider (locally produced), sparkling water, and regular water. No food.
- There is a rotating food truck parked in the loading bay https://optimismbrewing.com/food-trucks/
- There are plenty of food options nearby, and it is allowed inside. We have a list of nearby food places available, and can provide recommendations
A few notes:
- Long boardgames will usually be started toward the start of the event
- Many different video games are usually played throughout the night, cycling every 10-30 minutes unless we start something longer like Moonhunters
- TTRPGs tend to be organized in advance, with the exception of occasional ad-hoc one-shots. Most are run online now.
- Storygames tend to be run ad-hoc if there's enough interest at the time
- VR is within the taped lines and we'll swap you out regularly if there's a line
- Monthly Game ClubLink visible for attendees
Much like a book club, but for games. The idea is to try out something unique, then get together to discuss what we thought of the experience.
Run from #monthly-game-club on Discord.
Structure
- Game Candidates collected over the course of the month in the Discord channel
- Vote for next month opens immediately after discussion;
Vote closes on the following Sunday - Play the game at any time over the course of the month
- Get together at the next meetup to discuss the game
Game selection guidelines:
- Voted on each month (drop suggestions in the Discord channel)
- Prefer recent indie?
- Prefer sub-$20, Game Pass, Free, or Demos
Discussion kick-starters:
- What did you think of it? Things that worked for you? Things that didn't?
- What are its standout features? How might you pitch it to someone? Do other games do anything similar? How does this one's design compare?
- Do you want to see more games like this? Do you think it's likely they'll get made?
Games we've done before:
- Backpack Hero (Kickstarter Demo)
- Consoles & Cardboard (Bi-weekly)Stoup Brewing Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA
Video games, tabletop, and VR based in the Stoup Capitol Hill (formerly Optimism Brewing).
Sometimes TTRPGs or story games.
What we'll bring:
- A modest rotating board game library, courtesy of Daniel
- A VR Setup (Oculus Quest and a mix of games)
- An AV setup, including:
- Projector + Screen + Audio
- Nintendo Switch + 4 Pro Controllers + Multiplayer Library
- Steam Link + 4 Steam Controllers
- Wifi + LAN setup (limited/no internet)
- HDMI hookups for other systems
- Various cables and adapters
- This list may expand over time, so check back!
- If you have any specific requests for the rotating board/video game library, feel free to start a discussion or leave a comment
- For a partial list of board games in the communal library, see
our collection on BGG
What you can bring:
- Any board/tabletop games you'd like to play
- Any TTRPGs you're willing to run ad-hoc
- Other consoles/laptops to hook up to the projector
- Outside food
- Nothing at all, if you like
Where we'll be:
- Right of the bar.
- However, setup in Optimism is a bit ad-hoc, so we may have to relocate a bit. Typical locations are Right/Left of the bar, or by the grain bags (right of the main entrance, toward the back)
- It should be easy to find us by the projector setup or the black + yellow bins
Getting here:
- There is paid parking nearby on Seneca and Boyleston
- Best bet for free parking is probably First Hill. All street parking is free on Sundays
- There is a Link Light Rail station nearby, and may allow you to avoid traffic https://www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-us/stations/link-light-rail-stations
- The Seattle Streetcar is also nearby https://seattlestreetcar.org/how-to-ride/first-hill-line/
- The #2 bus goes up the hill from downtown
Food:
- Optimism only makes/serves beer, a single unlisted cider (locally produced), sparkling water, and regular water. No food.
- There is a rotating food truck parked in the loading bay https://optimismbrewing.com/food-trucks/
- There are plenty of food options nearby, and it is allowed inside. We have a list of nearby food places available, and can provide recommendations
A few notes:
- Long boardgames will usually be started toward the start of the event
- Many different video games are usually played throughout the night, cycling every 10-30 minutes unless we start something longer like Moonhunters
- TTRPGs tend to be organized in advance, with the exception of occasional ad-hoc one-shots. Most are run online now.
- Storygames tend to be run ad-hoc if there's enough interest at the time
- VR is within the taped lines and we'll swap you out regularly if there's a line
