Beyond the Board: How the World Plays, Competes, and Connects

Beyond the Board: How the World Plays, Competes, and Connects

• Explore the universal spirit of play and how games shape our social fabric.
• The Global Playground: Trace the ancient roots of the world’s most popular games—from the deep strategy of Go and Chess to the physical energy of Chess and Sumo.
• More Than a Game: Discuss how sports acts as a "global language" that can unite rivals, stop wars, and create a shared sense of national pride.
• The Rituals of Play: Explore the unique traditions surrounding game days, including "lucky" charms, specific stadium foods, and the songs fans sing together.
• From Wood to Wireless: Compare the tactile joy of traditional wooden board games with the high-tech world of video games and virtual reality.
• Your Game Story: Share memories of the games that defined your childhood—what were the rules, who was your biggest rival, and do people still play it today?
• Event conducted fully in English.

When: April 11 (Saturday) 14:00-16:00

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★ Reservations:
Please RSVP beforehand if you're thinking of coming or send an email to cafe@rome.or.jp
Also please feel free to introduce your friends. We look forward to seeing you all!
ROME staff