FUN AT THE MOST EXTRAORDINARY SCALE
AMERICA’S LARGEST GAME NIGHT
50,000+ attendees | 200+ events
As featured in the New York Times
“At Richard Ye’s enormous monthly gatherings, where people play Exploding Kittens, Hues and Cues, and mahjong, New Yorkers find real-life connections and a little free fun” -The New York Times
Timeout
The Hugh
DeKalb Market Hall
Raising Canes
Grand Central
Central Park
Domino Square
Astor Place
New York Parks
We’ve worked with
New York Times
New York Times Games
CNN
New Yorkers
New York Locals
New York University
Columbia
Pier 57
Asian Founders Club
Short Form Gala
For the Plot
Partiful
Anthropologie X Hotel Lobby
Yuji Matcha
Certified Fun Professionals
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Grand Central
We transformed Grand Central Terminal, one of the city’s most historic spaces into a game night on a scale never seen before in the world. People flew in from all across the country to attend - VIPs, influencers, and board game creators all in attendance.
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Tournaments
From custom social challenges to classic game battles, we’ve showcased (and gamified) apps, websites, and products through massive, 100 person+ showdowns.
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Great Picnic Series
Massive picnics held seasonally since 2023. We’ve welcomed branch launches, viral moments, flash mobs, and game nights with extraordinary moments in the grass.
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Raising Cane's
Raising Cane’s joined forces with NYG for an epic one-night IP crossover. Nationally broadcasted raffles, social media buzz and free prizes alongside 800 attendees made this a truly historical night.
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New York University
A high-energy game night at NYU, bringing students together for a night of connection, competition, and community. Our team showcased & taught 100 of our favorite board games.
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Wine & Cheese Night
Curated nights of pairings, conversation, and discovery. Our wine & cheese socials bring together NYC’s most extraordinary - founders, creators, entrepreneurs, tech & finance visionaries and more.
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Media Appearances
We’ve held game nights and events for media appearances (ie. New York Times, CNN etc.), with celebrities & influencers (New York Locals, Marc R, Bob’s etc). NDAs prevent us from sharing more:)
Here’s why our events are always full
“Every event is thoughtfully executed and fun for everyone. I've been going to their events for years”— John Herrick, Citadel“I met my co-founder at the Founder & Creator Squid Game event. Not only was it one of my top 25 lived experiences in NYC, the way the event ran made it super memorable & would love to do it again”— Sim Sandhu, Meta“Met so many ppl and learned new so many games with them! spend my week with the best games and best people”— Janice Lee, 3D artist influencer“It’s a great networking opportunity, because you get to meet some of the smartest people in the city”— Yale Zhang, Biotech Startup Founder
Bring us your idea. We’ll bring it to life !
We offer everything from intimate private events to large-scale experiences like galas with over 1,000 guests. Whether we’re highlighting a product launch, running tournaments, or creating moments that go viral, we work with brands to produce experiences that are joyful, highly social, and built to leave a lasting impression
Brands and Sponsors
Our thoughtful collaborations integrate your brand into unforgettable social events. Whether it’s subtle integrations or bold activations, we can drive engagement, launch new products, run tournaments, and more.
Board game companies
Brands
Services
Tech, Finance, and other industries
Food + Beverage
Travel
UGC
Lifestyle
Launching new products
Let the imagination run wild!!
Corporate & Private
We design meaningful private events for companies and communities — from team offsites to high-energy mixers to full-scale tournaments. Every event is crafted to maximize fun, build connection, and reduce social friction. It’s perfect for:
Team bonding and morale
Recruiting events
Orientations & Welcoming new hires or clients
Launch activations
Immersive experiences that align with company values
We travel to you - whether your events are in the United States or across the globe
We provide the games, hosts, and structure — you just show up.
Venue Partnerships
Our curated events draw significant foot traffic, boost visibility, and generate repeat visits — all while maintaining the character of your space. From Central Park to Grand Central, it’s proven that we can activate iconic spaces with care, joy, and impact.
Food halls + Markets
Restaurants + Bars
Universities
Parks
Iconic landmarks
Community spaces
Trains, Planes, and Boats
Ballrooms and clubs
And anywhere that has a flat-ish surface!!
Your CFOs
aka Chief of Fun Officers
Richard
Chief of Fun and Content
“ I started hosting board game nights in 2022 to meet new people in a city that can feel too big. What began as a few friends around a folding table turned into something much bigger — with 1,000-person game nights, 200+ events hosted, and a community built around joy and connection.
At the heart of it all is a belief that people are craving something real. Whether you’re here to make new friends or unplug for a night, I’m glad you found us. Come play with us sometime.”
Maggie
Chief of Fun and Events
“I’ve been building game nights since before most people knew they wanted them. In San Francisco, I hosted the city’s largest weekly board game nights — and now I co-lead The New York Games with the same energy, and even more tables.
From corporate events to game launches, I’m here to make sure every event feels like the best one yet: organized chaos, nonstop joy, and a seat for everyone at the table. We’re excited you’re here!”
FAQ
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We produce social events that bring people together in a fun and inclusive setting. Events range from public game nights to private/sponsored activations, and can be tailored to fit brand, venue, or corporate objectives. We offer sponsored public events as well as private, invite-only activations for brands, corporate teams, and celebrities.
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Our events attract a diverse audience across age groups and interests. We design programming to align with a partner’s specific target audience and objectives.
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We work with brands, venues, and organizations of all types. This can range from consumer to lifestyle brands, media platforms, venues, corporate teams, private events and more.
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We offer one-off activations, ongoing partnerships, and longer-term collaborations, with exclusivity discussed as appropriate.
🗓️ Events
We offer a collaborative, customized approach with every client. We align on goals and format, and design an experience that integrates naturally into the event while maintaining a strong attendee experience.
🎥 Content creation
We offer UGC and content creation. Assets can be independent or paired alongside events to extend reach and engagement.
🌆 Venues
We collaborate closely with venues to align with their space, audience, and operational needs. We often focus on foot traffic, dwell time, and repeat visits. Our venues have seen an increase of 200%+ repeat visits from our attendees!
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Yes. We regularly build custom experiences, including private events, sponsored public events, and tailored activations designed around a client’s audience, brand, or internal team.
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Most of our events are hosted in NYC and SF, and we can host globally.
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Our board game events are social game nights designed to help people meet, play, and have fun—no experience required. We bring a rotation of games, and help everyone jump in.
Just bring yourself and be kind, respectful, and inclusive. Harassment or disruptive behavior isn’t tolerated.
Some of our venues have delicious food and drinks available for purchase!
We sometimes take photos or videos for social media. Coming to our events means you consent to being filmed, photographed, and posted onto social media.
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Contact us through the form below or email us at thenewyorkgamesproduction@gmail.com.
