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Laurel_Kyoto : Board Games & Language Exchange

Kyoto, JP

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Welcome to Laurel_Kyoto : Board Games & Language Exchange!
Looking for a fun way to meet new people in Kyoto? Join us for board games, conversations, and cultural exchange at Laurel Kyoto!
This group is for: ๐ŸŽฒ Board game lovers ๐ŸŒ International residents and travelers ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ People interested in language exchange ๐Ÿค Anyone who wants to make new friends in Kyoto
No experience with board games is required! We have hundreds of board games available, from easy party games to strategic games. Our friendly hosts will help you choose games and explain the rules.
Whether you are Japanese or from abroad, whether you speak English, Japanese, or are learning a new language, everyone is welcome.

ยฅ1,500.00
โ›ฉ๏ธ Kyoto International Board Game Night ๐ŸŒ

โ›ฉ๏ธ Kyoto International Board Game Night ๐ŸŒ

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Want to make new friends in Kyoto in a natural and relaxed way?

Join our weekly international board game meetup at Cafรฉ & Bar Laurel!

Through board games, you can easily start conversations, meet people from different cultures, and enjoy a fun evening together.

No Japanese skills? No problem!
Everyone is welcome โ€” Japanese locals, international visitors, beginners, experienced board gamers, and solo participants.

Come for the games, stay for the friendships!

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Event Details

๐Ÿ“… Date: Every Friday
โฐ Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

You are welcome to join late or leave early.
Feel free to participate at your own pace!

๐Ÿ“ Location: Cafรฉ & Bar Laurel
โ˜žCheck our location on Google Maps
8 minutes walk from Hankyu Kyoto Kawaramachi Station
5 minutes walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Subway Station
10 minutes walk from Keihan Sanjo Station

๐Ÿ’ฐ Participation Fee : ยฅ1,500
โ€ป Please order at least one drink. (ยฅ450~)

๐ŸŽ“ Student Discount!
Students under 25 years old will receive a ยฅ500 drink ticket.
(Student ID required.)

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Schedule

โ‘  Reception

โ‘ก Icebreaker Games & Conversions
We will start with easy games to help everyone relax and get to know each other.

โ‘ข Board Game Session
Choose games based on your interests and enjoy playing together!

โ‘ฃ End of Event
Around 10:00 P.M.

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What You Can Enjoy

๐ŸŽฒ Play board games from Japan and around the world
๐ŸŒ Meet people from different countries and cultures
โ˜• Enjoy coffee, drinks, and a relaxed cafรฉ atmosphere
๐Ÿ’ฌ Practice Japanese and English naturally through games and conversations

You don't need any board game experience!

Rules will be explained in both Japanese and English, so beginners are always welcome.๐Ÿ˜†

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Board Game

At Laurel, we have over 500 board games available, from easy party games for beginners to deeper strategy games for experienced players!

Our staff and participants will help explain the rules, so everyone can enjoy playing together.

Feel free to bring your own favorite board games as well.

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Who Is This Event For
โœ… People who want to make friends in Kyot
โœ… People interested in international exchang
โœ… People who like board games and game
โœ… People who want to practice Japanese or Englis
โœ… People looking for a fun event to join alon

Solo participants are very welcome!! ๐Ÿ™Œ

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About Cafรฉ & Bar Laurel

Laurel is a board game cafรฉ & bar located in central Kyoto

Our concept is
A crossroads between you and someone new.

We aim to create a place where people from different backgrounds can connect through games, coffee, and conversations.

At Laurel, you can enjoy not only board games but also simply relax with drinks in a comfortable cafรฉ & bar atmosphere.

Feel free to visit even if you just want to have a drink and enjoy the atmosphere.

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Important Rules โš ๏ธ

Solicitation is strictly prohibited.

Religious solicitation, MLM/network marketing, business promotion, or promotion of other events are not allowed.

Participants who violate these rules may be refused entry.

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How to Join

Please press the RSVP button to join the event.

If you cannot attend, please change your RSVP status to "Not Going".

We look forward to meeting you at Laurel Kyoto! ๐ŸŽฒ

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