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Flight Levels® Flight Club #11
Flight Levels® Flight Club #11
**Flight Levels® Flight Club #11 - This time, we are doing something different!** For this **Flight Club** we’re playing a **hands-on flow game** where dice represent capacity, work moves across a simple board, and the system throws in the occasional surprise just to keep you on your toes. We’ll spend about 2 hours playing in small teams, then do a quick chat about what we noticed, and how it relates to our working environment. No prior knowledge needed and everyone is welcome. We will... * Play in multiple small teams * Roll dice, move work and see what happens * Capture data and metrics for analysis * Have some fun, and learn something * Quick debrief, and * Some networking opportunities Snacks and refreshments will also be available :-) The evening will look something like this... 17:30 — Arrival and socialising 18:00 — Start and introductions 18:15 — Simulation rules and constraints 18:30 — Simulation begins 20:30 — Debrief 20:45 — Wrap up 21:00 — Finish **We will start on time, so please be punctual.** Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday April 16th.
🤖 Berlin AI Builders Meetup
🤖 Berlin AI Builders Meetup
​GDG Berlin × Arbio ​ 🌍 ABOUT THIS EVENT ​ Join us for a Berlin AI Builders Meetup, organized by GDG Berlin and hosted by Arbio. ​This evening brings together engineers, builders, founders, and AI practitioners for practical, real-world discussions around AI, data, and modern software systems. ​Whether you’re building AI-powered products, working with cloud infrastructure, or exploring real-world AI use cases, expect insightful talks, open conversations, and strong community energy. ​ 📍 EVENT DETAILS ​• Location: Arbio Office — Greifswalderstraße 212, 10405 Berlin • Date: Thursday, April 16 • Time: 18:30 – 22:00 (GMT+1) ​ ⚠️ CAPACITY ​• \~70 seated spots available • Additional standing spots available • Entry is first come, first served — arriving early is recommended ​ 🎤 AGENDA ​18:30 – Doors Open Grab a drink, meet fellow builders, and get settled. ​19:00 – Talk 1 Building AI Designing context-first AI systems • Arnon Cavaeiro — Head of product @ Arbio ​🍕 Break — 15 min ​20:00 – Talk 2 Building AI Agents on GCP: Practical Lessons from AI Engineering • Nur Rafizade — AI Solution Engineer @ Deloitte ​🍕 Break — 15 min ​21:00 – Talk 3 AI in Cybersecurity • Hamza M'hirsi — Founder @ CyberDebunk ​🕺 Networking from 21:45 until 22:00 💃 ​ 🍕🍻 FOOD & DRINKS Food and drinks will be provided. ​ 🙏 THANKS & CREDITS A big thank you to Arbio for hosting and supporting the Berlin developer community. ​And a huge thanks to everyone in the community who helps make these events possible 💙
Thursday Game Night in Friedrichshain
Thursday Game Night in Friedrichshain
Thursday Game Night in Friedrichshain at RuDi´s. The biggest, oldest and longest running Berlin Board gaming weekly meetup. Please join us for an evening of gaming. Everyone is welcome and everyone can find a table for themselves. There is plenty of tables for core gamers, and as many tables with welcoming games. And also tables with party games and social deduction. *** **🎲 Games & Food 🍪** We'll have around 50ish games ([Check out our collection!](https://boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/RuDi_Library?objecttype=thing&ff=1&subtype=boardgame&own=1)), but please feel free to bring your favorite games with you. We have some snacks and beverages, but you can also bring your own food & drinks. **💰 Entrance is 2 € 💰** Please pay the entrance fee in the kitchen on the ground floor. You can pay when you arrive or before you leave, but don't forget! **📍 How to get there 📍** We're located right between S/U-Bahn station Warschauer Straße and S-Bahn station Ostkreuz. Consult [Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/xQn6hnKu3Tpy9gG48) or [Open Street Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/directions?from=&to=52.502457%2C13.457166) to find the exact way from your place to the meetup. If you get lost, call us (see "how to contact us?" in this event description below). **👥 Discord server 👥** Try our Berlin Board Gamers Discord server to chat and find other players. You can use it to prearrange games for the Thursday meetup, find players for gaming sessions you want to host at home on other days, and even buy and sell used board games. Join us now: [https://discord.gg/6Wsncta](https://discord.gg/6Wsncta) **🤗 How should I behave? 🌈** We value diversity, inclusion, and respect in our community. We want everyone to feel welcome and comfortable at our events, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other aspect of their identity. To ensure a positive and safe environment for everyone, we ask all participants to **follow our [Code of Conduct](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pn_TLJyPx4HDjrQPbwjQkoF7EbLmqVNRY2CT_zq2qEk/edit?usp=sharing)**. **❓ FAQ ❓** "Is it a problem if I only speak English?" * No problem, all games are played in English. "Is it okay if I come later?" * Sure, you might have to wait a little until a new game is started though. "It's my first time and I'm unsure what to do / everyone seems to be playing already..." * Seek us out (ask somebody to help you find an organizer or ask by name for Andi, Elli, Angelika, Hannes, Malte, Aaron, Will, or Abhi) and we'll give you a little introductory tour. :) "Is it okay if i bring my dog?" * No, the community center won't allow it. "I'm using a wheelchair. Can I attend the meetup?" * Yes! The venue has a wheelchair-accessible toilet and a wheelchair lift in the back of the building. It would be great if you could contact us beforehand, so we can make sure that the lift will be operational on the specific day. "Can I donate a game to the meetup?" * It depends. We have limited storage space and can only accept donations of popular games that will be played often. Please contact us for more details. **📞 How to contact us? ✉️** * In case of an **emergency** or a time-sensitive question (e.g. you got lost on your way to the meetup), call: 0179 9309 418 * For all other matters, write in the #rudi-friedrichshain channel on our Discord server (you'll find a join link in this event description) or leave a comment here on meetup.com * For sensitive matters, write a DM to Angelika Cathor on Discord or here on meetup.com
Hosting - Flight Levels® Flight Club #11
Hosting - Flight Levels® Flight Club #11
PLEASE NOTE: to attend to this meetup please RSVP directly at the [flight levels flight club event](https://www.meetup.com/flight-levels-flight-club-berlin/events/313519893/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=206720451) **Flight Levels® Flight Club #11 - This time, we are doing something different!** For this **Flight Club** we’re playing a **hands-on flow game** where dice represent capacity, work moves across a simple board, and the system throws in the occasional surprise just to keep you on your toes. We’ll spend about 2 hours playing in small teams, then do a quick chat about what we noticed, and how it relates to our working environment. No prior knowledge needed and everyone is welcome. We will... * Play in multiple small teams * Roll dice, move work and see what happens * Capture data and metrics for analysis * Have some fun, and learn something * Quick debrief, and * Some networking opportunities Snacks and refreshments will also be available :-) The evening will look something like this... 17:30 — Arrival and socialising 18:00 — Start and introductions 18:15 — Simulation rules and constraints 18:30 — Simulation begins 20:30 — Debrief 20:45 — Wrap up 21:00 — Finish **We will start on time, so please be punctual.** Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday April 16th.
Berlin Tech & creative industry Afterwork (English/German)
Berlin Tech & creative industry Afterwork (English/German)
Welcome to the Berlin Tech and Creative Industry Afterwork! ✨ Are you tired of stiff networking events, formal agendas, and endless slide decks? So are we. This group brings together Berlin's most exciting minds, from tech and corporate professionals to creative freelancers and artists, for a genuinely relaxed evening out. We meet in my favorite Cocktailbars to unwind, share ideas, and connect with great people over good drinks. What to expect: NO PowerPoints & Ads. Leave the hustle and the pitches at the door. Our focus is strictly on real, authentic exchanges, sparking inspiration, and having fantastic conversations. ONLY the Best Bars in Berlin: We hit up at my favorite spots in the city. From hidden gems to cool cocktail lounges and cozy pubs with great beer and wine. Bilingual and welcoming: Whether you're a native Berliner or an expat who just arrived, everyone is welcome! Conversations naturally flow in both English and German. A Brilliant Crowd: Mingle with startup founders, tech professionals, designers, corporate innovators, and creatives who just want to make new friends and enjoy a great evening. If you want to bounce an idea off someone, chat about industry trends, or simply enjoy a well-deserved after-work drink with a fantastic group of people, this is the place to be. See you!
Rust Berlin on location 🏳️‍🌈 - Edition 013
Rust Berlin on location 🏳️‍🌈 - Edition 013
**Rust Berlin on location 🏳️‍🌈** is a new, informal in-person Rust meetup group in Berlin. We are a interactive meetup format interested in mob coding, deep diving and problem solving together. We build toy projects, share experiences, discuss technology and learn new cool stuff. And you are welcome to join! No matter if you are writing Rust production code every day, if you already contribute to Open Source projects or want to start doing so, if you use Rust in hobby projects or if you are just curious what the hype and buzz is all about, you are very welcome! To coordinate and plan activities, please join our **[Rust Berlin on location 🏳️‍🌈](https://rust-berlin.zulipchat.com/join/gap4pdbz7xsquliiz7tgcyuk/)**[ Zulip chat](https://rust-berlin.zulipchat.com/join/gap4pdbz7xsquliiz7tgcyuk/)! **Planned programme** Being an informal meetup, we are open to anything between just meet and talk, explore nerd snipes and rabbit holes, mob code together, plan and build fun projects, tinker with electronics, and presentations with Q&A. With the [introduction](https://berline.rs/2026/04/01/berlin-talks.html) of the new [Rust Berlin Talks](https://berline.rs/about#rust-berlin-talks) meetup series, **[Rust Berlin on location 🏳️‍🌈](https://berline.rs/about#rust-berlin-on-location)** strengthens its focus on social community experience, the exchange of knowledge, ideas and perspectives, and the joy of spontaneity. This time, we have the following topics lined up: * Tobias has been working on a ***project wizard*** and would like to receive some feedback from the group. * Crop is going to introduce the topic of ***atomics***, then hold a discussion space for answering questions and sharing experiences. * Raf finally would like to introduce ***test-driven development*** with a small mob coding exercise. If someone brings other cool stuff, questions or problems, then let us dedicate the second half of the meetup time to that! Anyone is invited to bring their projects and questions, show something, ask something, or explore a topic together. The best conversations and deepest rabbit holes can emerge out of seemingly nowhere. **Projected upcoming meetups** We schedule regular meetups on Thursday evening every four weeks, using the slot between the Berlin Rust Hack and Learn online meetup (every two weeks), and the Rust Nuremberg online meetup (every four weeks). 16 April 2026 is our thirteenth meeting. Our next projected meetings are going to occur on the following dates: * 14 May 2026 (tentative, public holiday) * 11 Jun 2026 * 9 Jul 2026 * 6 Aug 2026 * 3 Sep 2026 * 1 Oct 2026 **Location** Our meetup location is the new shared office community space of Ferrous Systems, Slint and KDAB in Berlin Mitte, for up to 25 people. We are expecting to use this space as our default location for the time being, with the IN-Berlin e.V. community space in Moabit as backup. Regardless, as our group might eventually outgrow the locations' size limit, we are low-key looking for bigger locations. If you know a fitting location, then please let us know in our Signal group! Another workable way might be to split the meetup into smaller, interest-specific sub-groups instead. As the no-show rate on Meetup.com is rather high, consider showing up even if you are on the waiting list. We can't promise that there is any space left, but usually there is. So give it a shot! **Accessibility** The location has an elevator and a wheelchair accessible bathroom. Please note that the bathroom is two floors down from the meetup space. On our quest for a bigger location, we are going to pay special attention to accessibility. **Community** We aim to create a safe place for everyone and adhere to the [Berlin Code of Conduct](https://berlincodeofconduct.org/). Inclusivity is very important to us. If you are curious about Rust, but unsure if you are welcome to join: Yes, yes you are. Please come to the meetup! If you have special needs, please get in contact, we will try to accommodate you as best we can. We are part of [https://berline.rs/](https://berline.rs/) and like to hang out in the **[Rust Berlin on location 🏳️‍🌈](https://rust-berlin.zulipchat.com/join/gap4pdbz7xsquliiz7tgcyuk/)**[ Zulip chat](https://rust-berlin.zulipchat.com/join/gap4pdbz7xsquliiz7tgcyuk/). You are very welcome to join!
How Two Female Founders Climb Every Day to Change the World of Plastics
How Two Female Founders Climb Every Day to Change the World of Plastics
**Registration only via Eventbrite:** [👉](https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/berlin-digital-business-network-sibb/events/313709910/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) https://www.eventbrite.de/e/1985903181876👈 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Ask Female Founders // Finding your first customer is hard. We talk with the two founders of MAD about their step-by-step route to success. ### Finding your first customer is hard, even when many people already believe in you. Location tba In this session, we talk with the two female founders of MAD about their compelling step-by-step story – from their idea of a sustainable material idea to a prototype in a climbing gym. We talk about their first proof of concept and their route to find investment to change the future of plastic materials. #### 💡 What You Will Learn * How a step by step strategy builds trust when founding a company * How media coverage and grant applications play a crucial role in the early days of your startup * Why finding your first customer is challenging even with strong backing and how to tackle it #### 🧑‍🏫 Speakers Marta Agueda Carlero & Manuela Garcia Co Founders of MAD Material * Building a deep tech startup using mycelium fiber to replace hard plastics * Developed the first climbing route made from mushrooms * Featured in Climbing Magazine and winners of multiple pitch competitions * Supported by Berliner Startup Stipendium and selected for Be Visioneers by Mercedes Benz and Vision Lab by Earlybird * Awarded third prize at the Singa Newcomer Award Berlin and funded through Transfer Bonus by IBB #### 🎯 Who Is This Event For * Aspiring female founders who want to learn from founders further along in their journey * Founders planning to raise a funding round and looking for practical tips and insights * Founders interested in finding out whether the Berliner Startup Stipendium is right for them \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Registration only via Eventbrite:** [👉](https://www.meetup.com/de-DE/berlin-digital-business-network-sibb/events/313709910/?eventOrigin=group_events_list) https://www.eventbrite.de/e/1985903181876👈

Independent Game Development Events This Week

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Tabletop RPG Game Night
Tabletop RPG Game Night
Whether you’re completely new to tabletop RPGs or a seasoned Game Master looking to finally sit on the other side of the table, you’re warmly invited to join us for an evening of adventure. Step into North of Nowhere, a mysterious medieval fantasy realm set at the farthest reaches of the known world. This is a place of untamed wilderness, forgotten paths, and stories waiting to be discovered. This session is a self-contained one-shot adventure, meaning you can jump in without any prior experience or long-term commitment. Everything you need will be provided, and we’ll guide you through the game step by step—perfect for beginners. **This week’s adventure:** Your party journeys north into a the forest of Northwood whispered about in fearful tones. Strange creatures lurk beneath the canopy, and not everything is as it seems. Expect tension, exploration, and unexpected twists as you uncover what lies hidden in the dark. **What to expect:** A beginner-friendly introduction to roleplaying games A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere Create your own characters An original campaign setting Miniatures, Terrain and Dice A focus on storytelling, creativity, and fun Whether you want to try something new, meet like-minded people, or just enjoy a night of collaborative storytelling, this is the perfect opportunity. Come roll some dice, take on a role, and see where the adventure leads...
Cookies & Boardgames 2026
Cookies & Boardgames 2026
You are invited to a Cookies&Boardgames evening in Charlottenburg. There is enough space for 3 board game tables and about 15 people. In addition to this meetup participants, other people from my board game group will join. My games collection includes party games like Code Names, Saboteur, Camel Cup, euro games like Wingspan, Ecos, Photosynthesis, dexterity games like Menara and Junk Art, and some heavy weights like Tapestry and Civilization. Feel free to bring your own board games too :) My apartment is in short walking distance from Messe Nord subway station. You will get the full address to my apartment via meetup app message. Kind regards, Sebastian
Sunday Board Games at Social Hub
Sunday Board Games at Social Hub
Hello everyone, please be welcome at our Board Games Meetup at the Social hub, close to S+U Jannowitzbrücke. We would like to welcome you at calming atmosphere at the shared space at the Social hub. We are offering both strategic and social deduction games. Please beware that we have a minimum consumption of at least 3 Euro per person required. This is done to sustain the meetup and to hold for future events.
Creative Code Jam [NEW LOCATION @ MotionLab.Berlin]
Creative Code Jam [NEW LOCATION @ MotionLab.Berlin]
**⭐ NOTE THE NEW LOCATION! ⭐** The Creative Code Jam is a monthly gathering of artists, makers, designers, illustrators, coders, musicians, performers, learners and anyone interested in the use of computing skills for artistic expression. The event is free and open to all, regardless of age, origin, gender or experience. The jam is an opportunity to meet likeminded people and get creative together in a relaxed and safe environment. Beginners and first-timers should feel especially welcome! WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT? **Bring a laptop** and/or anything you’d like to work on, whether it’s a personal project, an experiment, or a skill you want to learn. You can come with friends or meet new people here. There’s no set agenda: some people code, some sketch ideas, some collaborate, and others just chat and get inspired. SCHEDULE Doors open at noon, then we’ll have quick introductions so everyone can share what they’re planning to work on. Note: arriving on time is the best way to hear what others are up to ;) Around 6 pm, we gather to share what we’ve worked on during the day. BEGINNERS WELCOME! If you’re new to creative coding, we'll be happy to help you get started, and you can find beginner-friendly resources at [creativecode.berlin/learn](http://creativecode.berlin/learn). THIS IS YOUR SPACE We do our best to create a welcoming environment for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. People from group generally underrepresented in open-source, art, and technology fields are warmly encouraged to come by. And if you know someone who might enjoy this meetup but isn’t sure it’s for them, let them know they’ll be welcome! SAFE SPACE POLICY We support the Berlin Code of Conduct: https://berlincodeofconduct.org/ Please make sure you agree with its content. ABOUT MotionLab.Berlin MotionLab.Berlin is Germany’s premier Innovation Hub & Makerspace – an ecosystem for Hardtech, art, creativity, and entrepreneurship. They are an international community with access to state-of-the-art machinery, prototyping machines, coworking spaces, offices, and production facilities. More info: https://motionlab.berlin/ ACCESSIBILITY MotionLab is located on the ground floor, with bathrooms on that same level, although unfortunately they are too small for wheelchairs. FOOD MotionLab has drinks and snacks for sale. Bio food can be found on LPG at Bouchéstr (\~200m). Their cantine has vegan, vegetarian and other food options until 8pm. DO I NEED TO SPEAK GERMAN? We speak mostly English so international guests are more than welcome! Our team also speaks French, Turkish, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Finnish and German... though language availability may vary depending on which organizers are present :) CONTACT Raphaël de Courville team@creativecode.berlin +49 176 700 70572 or get in touch via [creativecode.berlin](https://creativecode.berlin/)
Let’s Play Azul & CATAN - Play and socialize
Let’s Play Azul & CATAN - Play and socialize
Join our **CATAN** Meetup to play, socialize, and enjoy this classic board game. Everyone is welcome, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player. Expect fun, friendly games, plenty of laughter, and the chance to make new friends. This is a relaxed, casual meetup: **no hardcore competition**, just friendly rivalry. 👉 **Please RSVP only if you plan to attend.** **👉 Most people on the waiting list would be moved to the “Going” list.** **How to Play (Quick Guide):** *** Setup: **Build the island with hex tiles, place number tokens, roads, settlements, and give each player starting resources.** *Turn order: **On your turn, roll two dice to produce resources, then trade and build.*** Resource production: **Players gain resources (wood, brick, sheep, wheat, ore) from tiles next to their settlements/cities when the tile’s number is rolled.** *Robber: **If a 7 is rolled, players with too many cards discard half; move the robber to block a tile and steal a card. *NOTE: Friendly robber rule: We play with the friendly robber rule, which means that the robber cannot be placed on a player with less than 3 points.**** Trading: **Trade resources with other players or with the bank (usually 4:1, better with ports).** *Building: **Spend resources to build roads, settlements, cities, or buy development cards.*** Victory points: **Earn points from settlements, cities, development cards, Longest Road, and Largest Army.** *Winning: **The first player to reach 10 victory points on their turn wins. *2-Hours-Max: If no one reaches 10 points by the end of the second hour, the player with the most points wins. This keeps our game capped at **two hours**. ⏰️ **Our Game Set-Up & Attendance Policy:** 1. We will have two CATAN sets available for up to six players each, assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. 2. Since each game takes a considerable amount of time, arriving after a game has already started may make it difficult to place you at a table. 3. In such cases, you may need to place your first two settlements on the remaining available parts of the map—if space allows. 4. Please make sure to update your RSVP in advance. Failure to do so may cause unnecessary delays for everyone at the start. 5. Not showing up without notice will result in being blacklisted for at least one future meetup.
Laboratorio d'improvvisazione in italiano
Laboratorio d'improvvisazione in italiano
A volte basta poco per uscire dalla routine: tre ore, uno spazio condiviso, e il permesso di giocare. Questo workshop di improvvisazione teatrale è uno di una serie di incontri indipendenti: puoi partecipare a questo senza aver fatto gli altri, e fermarti qui oppure tornare quando vuoi. Ogni appuntamento è un’esperienza completa, che inizia e si conclude nello stesso giorno. È pensato per chi ha voglia di staccare la testa, prendersi una pausa dal solito ritmo e provare qualcosa di diverso. Non serve nessuna esperienza: si parte da zero, insieme, in modo semplice e leggero. Lavoreremo con l’immaginazione, il corpo e la relazione con gli altri, senza pressione e senza giudizio. È un’occasione per lasciarsi sorprendere, ridere e condividere un momento autentico con persone nuove. Tre ore per uscire un po’ dal solito — e vedere cosa succede. Costo solo 20 euro. scrivi a: berlinoitaliaimprov@gmail.com
Blood on the Clocktower at Manifesto! (beginner/intermediate)
Blood on the Clocktower at Manifesto! (beginner/intermediate)
Hi folks, this is the meetup group for the weekly Sunday Blood on the Clocktower games in Manifesto at Potsdamer Platz. We run beginner-friendly and intermediate-level games throughout the afternoon and evening. **Friendly newcomers of all skill levels are welcome, no experience required!** Our group aims to provide a fun and welcoming space to experience this thrilling game of social deception. **We focus on promoting a positive and fun group atmosphere, where players don’t take themselves or the game too seriously, whether they’re heroically winning or spectacularly losing.** Our players follow the code of conduct for the Berlin Board Gamers group and are expected to treat each other with respect and consideration – “killing with grace, and dying with dignity”. We are usually able to offer two simultaneous games on Sundays. If you are marked as "attending" in Meetup and are in your seat at 15:00, your place is guaranteed for as long as you want to stay. All other seats are first come, first served. We always run at least one beginner-friendly game of the basic version of Clocktower ("Trouble Brewing") throughout the afternoon and evening. We also usually have enough players for a second intermediate-level game. If you are already very familiar with Clocktower, consider also joining our Tuesday meetup for advanced players, when we play with complex custom scripts and characters. Blood on the Clocktower is a deep, mechanical game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction and deception… think Werewolf on steroids. Each player receives a unique secret role and plays either for the good team – the uninformed majority, gathering info and working with others to solve the puzzle – or the evil team, the informed minority, scheming to eliminate good players and protect their demon from execution. In our beginner games no prior experience is expected and we will gladly explain the game rules to any newcomers. We play in English so players should be able to understand and express themselves in English: an exception is possible for one pair of players willing to play together (as a “Revolutionary” pair) where one player can interpret into and out of English. Please let us know in advance if this is the case. We are very grateful to the wonderful folks at Manifesto for hosting our meetup! **Please support the venue during your visit by buying drinks and/or food.**

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COGG @ Columbus Clippers Video Game Night
COGG @ Columbus Clippers Video Game Night
**PLEASE NOTE:** This event does NOT guarantee your ticket to the event. This is an information only promotion. Come join the *Columbus Clippers* on Video Game Night at *Huntington Park* with *COGG* members showcasing their games! SATURDAY, APRIL 18: Video Game Day! Enjoy an appearance by the one and only *Sonic the Hedgehog*! [https://www.milb.com/columbus/tickets/single-game-tickets](https://www.milb.com/columbus/tickets/single-game-tickets)
CHROMA @CCAD
CHROMA @CCAD
FREE event [https://www.ccad.edu/chroma](https://www.ccad.edu/chroma) Friday, May 16, 3–7 p.m. CCAD campus, 60 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH Join Columbus College of Art & Design for *2025* *Chroma: Best of CCAD*, our annual campuswide exhibition showcasing outstanding student work from across the college’s academic programs. This faculty-juried show features select work from CCAD students of all class years, and is a can’t-miss end-of-year campus celebration recognizing their tremendous achievements. It’ll be a night of fun and entertainment, with interactive games, animation and film screenings, art symposiums, poetry and prose readings, and more (along with some of the best local food trucks). *Chroma* is free and open to all. Many exhibitions including... **Game Art & Design:** **DSB, first floor, Welcome Center lobby and Room 115**
Board games at The Forge
Board games at The Forge
The Forge does have a full bar and kitchen. There is no cover charge but they do request all attendees to purchase a minimum of ~$20 per person. Soft drink refills are $1 each. Please support our hosts so we can continue to provide great events for the group! The Forge has a large library of games available for us to enjoy. Hosts and regulars will also provide numerous popular games but please bring any games you would like to teach and/or play. Doors open at 6, and we expect gaming to be rolling by around 630. Please promptly end your games and clear out the space at 10pm when the bar closes. We encourage socializing but do not permit disruptive behavior of any kind. Thank you for your continued commitment to providing a fun and welcoming space to veteran, newbie, and rookie gamers in the Columbus area. Parking can be challenging. There is a parking lot behind the neighboring Mexican restaurant that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.
Open-Table RPG Meetup!
Open-Table RPG Meetup!
Try new games, meet new people, and find out what story games are all about! Explore the reaches of space! Witness kingdoms rise and fall! Create and explore tragedies! All within a single game night. We play story games like Fiasco, Kingdom, Polaris and Microscope that encourage everyone at the table to participate creatively. We also have one-shots of indie, OSR, and narrative-focused RPGs such as Apocalypse World, Dread, Lady Blackbird, and Old School Essentials! Everybody's welcome! It doesn't matter if you've never tried story games before or never played roleplaying games at all! Just bring your brain and a good attitude and come try it out! *** **IMPORTANT** * When you arrive look for the marked Story Games Columbus Tables. Each table will have a separate game. Seating is on a first-come-first-serve basis. * If all tables are full, look for a Facilitator. We will find a way to get you into a game! * There is a flat $3 cover charge for events at Tabletop. *** **Facilitators!!** Please arrive early so that we can get you set up with a table. Please reach out to me ASAP if you would be willing to help facilitate. You can reach me on the SGC Discord here - https://discord.gg/jUTvWUu
What If Your AI Could Be a Team? - Chad Green
What If Your AI Could Be a Team? - Chad Green
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** GitHub Copilot is powerful, but what if you could scale from a solo AI assistant to an entire team of specialized agents working in parallel? This session introduces Squad: an open-source framework for multi-agent orchestration that lets you define teams of AI agents with specific roles, responsibilities, and expertise. We'll progress from Copilot basics to the Copilot CLI, explore how Agents add autonomy, and see how Instructions and Skills let you customize agent behavior. Then, the climax: a live demo where a Squad team of 3 agents (Lead, Developer, Tester) stands up and builds a working application in real-time, showcasing true multi-agent collaboration. Whether you're new to AI or exploring how to scale your use of Copilot, this session will show you what's possible when agents work as a team. **YouTube Link** TBD
Casual Boardgames - make friends, then beat them in games
Casual Boardgames - make friends, then beat them in games
Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations. 
We started this group to meet new people and make new friends, and bonding over games in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to do that. We currently meet near route 23 and Polaris Parkway, and this is close to areas like Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, and parts of Westerville and Columbus. 
Feel free to bring your own games or play one of the many games our members bring. If you are inexperienced, we will help you learn. 
Here are just a few examples of the kind of games we play. 
Tabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 Wonders… 
Social deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, Werewords… 
IMPORTANT: 
1. While we love playing a variety of games and competing, we are not just about the games. We interact and talk while playing, and this leads to a lot of laughter and fun. If you just want to compete and focus solely on the game, then this is probably not the group you are looking for. 
2. Many people join groups like this and never (or rarely) show up after weeks or months. If you join and never really come, we will eventually remove you from the group as a courtesy to our members. Why? Because limiting group conversations (on the app) to regular members makes communication and planning much easier. Also, while it may be rare, it protects members from people who join because they are interested in following a person instead of having a real interest in our group. If you get removed, it is just because you haven’t come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.
Prompt vs. Paintbrush
Prompt vs. Paintbrush
AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)