Authentic Games Berlin

We are starting into a new round of having some human magic happen :)

What to expect at an Authentic Games Berlin event?
Authentic Relating is embodied communication practice. We search for authenticity – staying true to your needs, feelings and boundaries – while relating to other human beings with their needs, feelings and boundaries.

Theme of the evening: Doing Nothing

Getting to know someone is hard work. Regardless of the context, we often put in so much effort to impress, intrigue, and hold the attention of another person. We dress up, put perfume on, and present our best side. We work to maintain the perfect balance between openness and secrecy, vulnerability and distance in order to avoid hurting somebody or being hurt by them. But is it all necessary?

This session is an invitation to meet people in a shared state of DOING NOTHING: being with what is present, instead of behaving as expected. In a series of relational games in dialogue we will observe what it feels like to be unconditionally with ourselves and notice the moments when the urge to act arises. We will lazily abandon the usual patterns of interaction to see what emerges when we're not trying to accomplish anything for anyone.

As always: Come curious and leave connected.

Join us on Tuesday, 18th Nov 2025 at Café Maggie, Frankfurter Allee 205, 10365 Berlin, 7–9 pm (please come to land up to 15 minutes earlier, as we start at the full hour, doors close at 7pm)

Price
The event is donation based. Cash or PayPal only, no registration needed. Suggested donation: 8-20 €. No one will be turned away due to the lack of funds.

What to bring?
Nothing but you. You have everything you need to take part in this experience of human connection.

Everyone is welcome to join. Even if you are on the waitlist here on Meet-Up, please come and join us - we will have a spot for you.
No previous experience with Authentic Relating Practices needed.

Spread the word. Bring a friend - all are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there.

Accessibility and diversity note
We aim to make our Authentic Games events accessible and diverse. We would like to explicitly welcome everybody, regardless of age, social background, identity, body shape, (dis)abilities etc. We put effort into dismantling biases and systems of oppressions we participate in as well as meeting various access needs. Feel free to contact us at [authenticgamesberlin@gmail.com](mailto:authenticgamesberlin@gmail.com) if you have any concerns or questions in this regard.

Authentic Games events are based on talking and listening to other people in pairs, trios or bigger groups. Depending on the number of participants, this may generate a considerable level of noise in the space.
The event is held in English with possible translation to German or Polish. While playing the game you can talk in a language you choose with your partner(s). Sometimes the games may also involve movement (for example walking). Consensual touch with other participants is allowed but never necessary.

The upcoming event is happening in Café Maggie at Frankfurter Allee 205 – next to U-Bahn Magdalenenstraße. The space is on the ground floor, but there is one small doorstep at the entrance. There is a barrier free toilet inside. Despite the name, you cannot buy drinks in Café Maggie, but we provide water and tea for participants.