Community Brainstorm + Board Games for Good
Presence first. Performance never.
Analog Hour is a community-first gathering where we slow down, play board games, and remember how good it feels to be in a room with real people.
This first event is the beginning. Nothing is overly polished. That’s on purpose. The space will be shaped by the people who show up.
There’s no agenda and no pressure to participate in any one way. Jump into a game. Start a conversation. Sit and observe. Just be present.
🧡 Community first. Games second.
Board game library:
https://boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/analoghour
(Bring your favorite if you’d like.)
What to Expect
• Low-stakes, collaborative board games
• Easy conversation and idea sharing
• A relaxed, analog-first environment
• Light bites + wine/beer
A Note on Photography
We are here to be present, but we recognize that beauty and community are meant to be shared. Capture the light, the vinyl that made you think, and the laughter you shared. Tag #AnalogHourChi to help others find their way back to the real world.
Just remember: it's okay to look through the lens, but stay for the person across the table.
Ticketing & Sliding Scale
Cost is never a barrier to being here. Choose the tier that feels right for you — no explanation needed.
• Fabrik Members — Free
• Be in Community — $5
• Help Analog Hour Grow — $20
Half of paid proceeds support event costs. The other half will be donated to one of these local organizations, selected by attendees at the gathering:
• Greater Chicago Food Depository — Food stability
• Hyde Park Refugee Project — Equity and belonging
• Wonder Works Children’s Museum (Oak Park) — Learning and play
Why This Gathering Matters
Being here helps shape what Analog Hour becomes. Follow us on Instagram for pics and news.
More gatherings are coming.
analoghourchi.com (soon)