🎯 Sjoelen: Dutch shuffleboard · 3–5 people

What we’re doing:
Playing sjoelen — a classic Dutch shuffleboard game. No experience needed, boards are free, and the format means you always have something to do with your hands while conversation happens naturally.

🎥 Never played before?
No worries — this 2-minute video explains everything. It's easier than it looks.

What to expect:
👥 Small Group: 3-5 people
🔇 Noise level: Medium — it's a bar, but Sunday afternoons tend to be relaxed and quiet
📍 Finding us: Look for the sjoelen boards, we'll be easy to spot
⏱️ Arrival window: 14:00–14:10 — then we start playing!
🚶 Leaving early: Always fine, no explanation needed
🎟️ Cost: Free to join — just buy your own drinks

✨ The Vibe:
The repetitive sliding motion, the satisfying clack of the pucks, and the clear scoring system make sjoelen genuinely regulating for neurodivergent brains — tactile, rhythmic, and low-stakes.

💡 Fun fact:
There's an actual Dutch national sjoelen championship. The top players can score close to the theoretical maximum of 148 points per round — a feat that requires almost mechanical precision.

🌱 First event?
You'll be looked after — just get yourself through the door. Feeling especially anxious? Message the host. We've got you. Friends always welcome.

You will be joining our very first Calm Plans Meetup!

Real people, real plans, real fun.
Hosted in Amsterdam. By someone who needed this too.