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Board Game Social: Developer Night

Board Game Social: Developer Night

Wed, May 13, 9:00 AM
From Fortress Melbourne

**Want to mingle with other game designers in the video game industry?** See all the hot, new, and fun games being cooked up by the game designers of Melbourne in our Arena! This event is free and two of our member's will be showcasing their games! ๐Ÿƒ **Wednesday 8th Night** ๐Ÿ•• 6 PM - 10 PM ๐Ÿ“ Fortress Melbourne, Caledonian Lane ๐Ÿ’š Rock up solo, bring the crew, or team up on the night, itโ€™s up to you. โ™Ÿ๏ธ **Games are free. Drinks are flowing. Good times guaranteed.** **TERMS & CONDITIONS** * *Fortress is a licensed venue, and as such, a valid ID is required and checked upon entrance to the premises.* * *Unaccompanied minors are not permitted in the venue at any time. Please make sure any guests under 18 are accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.* * *Minors are not allowed in the venue past 8:00 pm* * *No outside food or drinks.* *More information on valid forms of identification and Fortress' minors policy can be found here: [www.fortress.games/minors/](https://www.fortress.games/minors/)*

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Tricky Tuesday @ The Peacock Inn

Tricky Tuesday @ The Peacock Inn

Tue, Apr 28, 9:00 AM
From Melbourne Board Games & Social Nights (Solos Welcome!)
4.7

Welcome to the **Tricky Tuesday** Meet Up! This is a smaller event in most respects - smaller capacity, smaller games - but still the same sized fun! Come join us to learn a new game and meet some new people. * This event was created primarily to play and explore **modern** **trick taking games** and **smaller card games** which can be played on more limited table space. * As this is a smaller event, please note it is a bit more casual. Find the group at the table/s, come over and join - we're a welcoming bunch. * Please **bring some games** to this event if you can and be prepared to teach them if you do. **There are** **no games available at the venue** but I will always bring a few. Please consider others when coming and in the lead up to the event. We want as many people there as possible. If you are unable to attend mark yourself as such as soon as you can so others can be notified and attend. There's an FAQ below but if you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out. Your tricky friend, Dave **FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS** **What is a trick taking game? Good question you handsome person.** * Generally speaking, a trick taking game is a card game which is played in a series of rounds known as ***tricks***. * Each trick is evaluated to determine a winner or ***taker*** of that trick and then will usually start - or ***lead*** *-* the next trick. * The goal is usually tied to either winning or losing a number of tricks. This may also come in the form of you guessing how many tricks you will win - known as a ***bid***. * Some games may have a suit that always wins - known as a ***trump***. * Most trick taking games are **competitive** needing between 3-5 players, others are **cooperative**, there are also solo and two-player trick taking games as well! * Popular trick taking/trick taking adjacent games you may have heard of: [The Crew](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/324856/the-crew-mission-deep-sea), [Skull King](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/150145/skull-king), [Cat in the Box](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/345972/cat-in-the-box-deluxe-edition), [Scout](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/291453/scout), [Fox in the Forest](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/221965/the-fox-in-the-forest), the classic games of [Spades](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/592/spades) and [Hearts](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/6887/hearts), **What makes a Trick Taking game fun?** * There's so much to trick taking games! They're generally quick to teach, quick to play, have interesting decision spaces, and a wide variety of novelty. Even the classics though can be played thousands of times without getting tiresome. Part of the fun is in the interaction with others, assessing their moves and countering them, and how to win (or lose) at the right times. You have to stay on your toes, adapt frequently, and keep tabs on the other players, what they have played, and what they may play next! **Do I need to know how to play/have played a trick taking game before?** * Not at all, but it is good to understand the basics and general terminology so you can pick things up a bit easier on the night. You can check out [this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O7QyhKmCsk) for a bit of a general breakdown . **Is this event free?** * Yes, but please support the venue by purchasing a drink or two. **I'm on the waitlist can I still come?** * Unfortunately, no. We have limited capacity and must abide by it. **I don't have a game to bring, is that okay?** * Generally it will be okay, but it is encouraged to bring and share a game where you can! You can always bring a standard deck of cards or tarot cards and learn a card game or two as well! **Can I bring a guest?** * Unfortunately, unless they have signed up too it won't be possible. We have a strict limit on guests and the event would fill up too quickly otherwise. **How do I get to the venue?** * The 86 Tram is your best bet and has a stop pretty much right outside of the venue. * There are two train stations (Westgarth and Northcote) which are within walking distance. * Parking is available in the area but can get busy. If you don't mind a little walk there is parking down the adjacent street. **Dave, I worry you will win all the games we play. Such an intelligent and beautiful man, you must be a master of the tricks, is this true?** * Firstly - thank-you for the kind words, but secondly - no. I suck at trick taking games and lose more than I win. Yet, I enjoy them for their variety, high interaction, and quick nature regardless. You will be fine if you don't take things too seriously. It's about fun and meeting people... (but if you do beat me too often I will ban you from the group and venue...).

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Board Games Night - Beginners Welcome @North Melbourne Friday

Board Games Night - Beginners Welcome @North Melbourne Friday

Fri, Apr 24, 8:00 AM
From Ludos Melbourne Games
4.9

**Board Game Night (Beginner Friendly, Social & Structured)** Meet new people at our host led boardgame night, sit down, learn a game, and start playing within minutes. **Who this is for** - People who work a 9โ€“5 and want to meet people after work or on the weekends doing something fun. - You want something social and structured - You want attend a host guided boardgame night. **The Event** This is a hosted board game night. You donโ€™t need to know any games. We teach everything. provide name tags, and games. Most people are new and come alone. **Small groups (limited spots)** Tables of 4โ€“8 people Usually 30 total spots If you see a spot you can make, take it. They fill. **What happens when you arrive** You donโ€™t need to bring anything Youโ€™ll be seated shortly after you arrive A host will guide your table You wonโ€™t be left standing around. **Types of games** We run two kinds of games: *1) Social games ๐ŸŸฆ* Easy to learn Good for conversation Great for bigger groups *2) Intermediate games ๐ŸŸฅ* Strategy games that take at least 1 hour. Many Beginner friendly, but more complex. Recommended for people already in the hobby. Game hosts have some knowledge in both categories, and will spend the first part of the night empowering the social games going, and spend the second half floating or running deeper Games. **What to expect** Friendly people Small to medium sized groups Clear structure Easy start, even if you are new-Youโ€™ll be playing quickly. **Don't worry abou**t Knowing rule Bringing game Finding a grou -We handle that for you **Attendance policy** Cancel early if you canโ€™t make it No-shows or late cancels get kicked **Donation** We take donations to support the event and our host, so we can continue running this event to a high standard. *messaging **A**nna on meetup * check the Meetup event to see the Hosts you can contact **List of banned game** Monopoly (any version)

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Sunday Gamers Meetup + Respawn Halo 3 Tournament

Sunday Gamers Meetup + Respawn Halo 3 Tournament

Sun, Apr 26, 3:30 AM
From Melbourne Language Exchange & Social: Make New Friends
4.5

Welcome to Respawnโ€™s Gamers Citadel! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ This time itโ€™s our first tournament special, Halo 3! We will do this every last Sunday of the month. The tournament lasts 1 to 1.5 hours depending on the players, starting at 2:30pm.๐Ÿฅท Nothing to worry about as itโ€™s not serious, more casual. Entry is $3 per person (seperate to entry fee). Prizes awarded to podium finishers worth $5-$20. ๐Ÿซถ 1st Place: $20 JB HI FI gift card. 2nd Place: $10 Halo ring. 3rd Place: $5 Halo keychain. ๐Ÿ† Come hang out, meet fellow gamers, and enjoy a chill vibe with great food and drinks. ๐Ÿฅค Entry is $3 or buy yourself a drink or food. ๐Ÿฒ At the โ€œGamers Citadelโ€, we provide the consoles for you and have two multiplayer (2-4 player) game stations (A, B, C and D). For our board games area you are allowed to BYO! ๐Ÿ˜ฏ โ™Ÿ๏ธ Currently available are: Switch, PS1, PS2, SNES, N64, Cardfight!! Vanguard, Yu-Gi-Oh! and more! If youโ€™re bringing anything, please DM us so we can accommodate. โค๏ธ Conditions of entry are to either purchase any food or drink of your choice and we will provide you a reusable badge to show that youโ€™re one of us! โœŒ๏ธ Whether youโ€™re a casual player or a hardcore fan, this is the place to be. Donโ€™t miss out on the fun! ๐Ÿคฉ Our games list is below! ๐Ÿ‘‡ Game Station A - PS2: 1st Game: MX Unleashed 2nd Game: Need For Speed Underground Game Station B - Steam - Dean: Designated Tournament Special Halo 3 Game Station C - Switch - Flynn 1st Game: Super Mario Kart 2nd Game: Super Smash Bros Game Station D - TCG + Board Games: Pokรฉmon TCG YU-Gi-OH! TCG UNO JENGA BYO available! You can bring your own board games, controllers, equipment etc. ๐Ÿ‘ Follow us on Instagram: @respawn.social ๐Ÿ“ฑ Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/NY3ycRszH ๐ŸŽง Find Respawn on Facebook: https://facebook.com/events/s/respawn-gaming-social-club-lau/940165205164472/ ๐Ÿ”— Visit our website for all info: https://intermingle.au/respawn/ ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ป

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Sunday Gamers Social Meetup + Respawn Halo 3 Tournament

Sunday Gamers Social Meetup + Respawn Halo 3 Tournament

Sun, Apr 26, 3:30 AM
From Melbourne Social & International Friends
4.8

Welcome to Respawnโ€™s Gamers Citadel! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ **This time itโ€™s our first tournament special, Halo 3!** We will do this every last Sunday of the month. The tournament lasts 1 to 1.5 hours depending on the players, starting at 2:30pm.๐Ÿฅท Nothing to worry about as itโ€™s not serious, more casual. **Entry is $3 per person (seperate to entry fee). Prizes awarded to podium finishers worth $5-$20. ๐Ÿซถ** **1st Place: $20 JB HI FI gift card.** **2nd Place: $10 Halo ring.** **3rd Place: $5 Halo keychain.** **๐Ÿ†** Come hang out, meet fellow gamers, and enjoy a chill vibe with great food and drinks. ๐Ÿฅค **Entry is $3 or buy yourself a drink or food. ๐Ÿฒ** At the โ€œGamers Citadelโ€, we provide the consoles for you and have two multiplayer (2-4 player) game stations (A, B, C and D). For our board games area you are allowed to BYO! ๐Ÿ˜ฏ โ™Ÿ๏ธ Currently available are: Switch, PS1, PS2, SNES, N64, Cardfight!! Vanguard, Yu-Gi-Oh! and more! If youโ€™re bringing anything, please DM us so we can accommodate. โค๏ธ Conditions of entry are to either purchase any food or drink of your choice and we will provide you a reusable badge to show that youโ€™re one of us! โœŒ๏ธ Whether youโ€™re a casual player or a hardcore fan, this is the place to be. Donโ€™t miss out on the fun! ๐Ÿคฉ Our games list is below! ๐Ÿ‘‡ Game Station A - PS2: 1st Game: MX Unleashed 2nd Game: Need For Speed Underground Game Station B - Steam - Dean: Designated Halo 3 Tournament Special Game Station C - Switch - Flynn 1st Game: Super Mario Kart 2nd Game: Super Smash Bros Game Station D - TCG + Board Games: Pokรฉmon TCG YU-Gi-OH! TCG UNO JENGA BYO available! **You can bring your own board games, controllers, equipment etc.** ๐Ÿ‘ Follow us on Instagram: @respawn.social ๐Ÿ“ฑ Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/NY3ycRszH ๐ŸŽง Find Respawn on Facebook: https://facebook.com/events/s/respawn-gaming-social-club-lau/940165205164472/ ๐Ÿ”— Visit our website for all info: https://intermingle.au/respawn/ ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ป

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Board Games Night - Beginners Welcome @North Melbourne Saturday

Board Games Night - Beginners Welcome @North Melbourne Saturday

Sat, May 2, 8:15 AM
From Ludos Melbourne Games
4.9

1) Ludos Reserved Cafe. After work, come to boardgames. If this goes well, I'll get us kitchen service alsoโ˜• 2) Donations. QR codes to donate to our Ko-Fi will be around. We have a library of games that we think will suit all players. If you have any suggestions please message: Messaging Anna on meetup through the link here Messaging Jope on meetup through the link here Schedule: We will start at 6:00pm and play until 9:30pm. 2 Strike Policy Late-leavers: attendees who cancel within 24 hours of the event. No-shows: attendees who mark themselves as โ€œgoingโ€ but donโ€™t turn up. Someone who does either of these once will be forgiven but flagged. On a second offence, they will be removed. Long-time regulars will be afforded some leniency. Legitimate reasons will be considered for leniency. What to bring: Yourself! Feel free to bring any games of your own but neither is necessary to having an enjoyable time with us (no alcohol permitted). What we will bring: We will bring our library of games that we think will suit players of all experience and taste, tap water is available. Below is the list of games we make available to this event. We will bring a subset of these games. WAVELENGTH (2019) Codenames Duet Codenames Monikers The Resistance: Avalon Deception: Murder in Hong Kong Dominion: Second Edition Dixit 7 Wonders Sheriff of Nottingham: 2nd Edition Catan Splendor Modern Art Chinatown Landmarks (2024) Bang! Secret Hitler Mafia Crossfire Insider Wonky (2015) Love Letter 7 Flip And Way MORE List of banned games: Monopoly (any version)

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