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CABS Boardgaming Saturday, May 30th

Sat, May 30, 2:00 PM

From Columbus Area Boardgaming Society

4.8

Thanks for being a part of the CABS Meetup Group! We meet @ the COFFEE UNDERGROUND on Indianola Avenue. We play many different games @ CABS - bring your own or play one of the OVER 2222 in our library. What are your favorite games? What was the last game you played? Hope to see and game with you soon! Check us out on Facebook! Doors open early on Saturday Mornings at 10am and around 4pm on Fridays if you are interested in learning new / simpler games ... or new to the hobby or just want to check us out come in early just after noon and we will show you around before the crowd grows. Stay for a game or two, an hour or two or for the day! Your first visit is free and after that it's $5 a meeting or you can join for the year! It's Your Move

3 attendees

Game Dev Meetup (@Improving In-Person)

Sun, May 31, 8:00 PM

From The Central Ohio Gamedev Group

4.7

PLEASE NOTE!!! This event will be In-Person for our very 1st Improving collab! If you know the [Columbus Unity group](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-unity-user-group/) location, we'll be at the same place. This is our 1st event and are doing a soft launch with limited attendance. 1st come 1st serve. If you want to be there and we fill up, please email me at [info@thecogg.com](mailto:info@thecogg.com) and I'll be in touch. All street parking is free on Sundays but you can also pay to park in any of the local garages. See image of [parking map here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mr9_LFIggbs-0_Zd3AJTGNqEhgMf2TzQ/view?usp=sharing). \-\-\- On the last Sunday of the month, we're having our usual end-of-the-month social gathering with our GameDev Meetup meeting. There will be announcements and presentations followed by some social networking Let's continue the conversations with good vibes and friends. All are welcomed from all ages and backgrounds to this public event. If we can, we'll be streaming or uploading the video later via our COGG YouTube channel here: [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams](https://www.youtube.com/@TheCOGG/streams) (Also please do subscribe if you have not done so!) No game development experience required! If you are interested in doing a 20 minute game development related presentation, please fill out our form online here: [https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1](https://goo.gl/forms/lVdTJZiNJewlPJuj1) Or e-mail us at info@thecogg.com with the following: Your Name, Company/Affiliation, Name of Your Game/Topic, Description, Tech Needs, and Your Contact. Be sure to check out our Discord for real time news updates: [https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ](https://discord.gg/NrBhuNQ)

9 attendees

Board games at The Forge

Wed, May 20, 10:00 PM

From Board Games At Bars

4.8

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 sometimes fill esrly. There is additional parking lot behind the neighboring Mexican restaurant that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.

6 attendees

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Thu, May 28, 9:30 PM

From Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG)

4.8

**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** TBD **YouTube Link** TBD

10 attendees

Vineyard Intermediate Volleyball (Fridays) 🏐

Fri, May 22, 10:00 PM

From Warrior Sports - Columbus

4.8

10 attendees

Columbus Chess Club

Sun, May 24, 4:00 PM

From Columbus Chess club

4.8

This is a time where players of all ages, and skill levels can gather and enjoy a nice Sunday full of Chess!

2 attendees

This is a time where players of all ages, and skill levels can gather and enjoy a nice Sunday full of Chess!

2 attendees

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Yes, you're welcome to join as many gaming groups as you like. Each group offers different events and opportunities to connect with fellow gamers.

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Once you find an event you like on Meetup, you can RSVP directly on the event page. This helps organizers plan and confirms your spot.

Yes, event rules and structures are determined by the organizing groups or hosts, ensuring that each event runs smoothly.

Meetup focuses on group activities rather than one-on-one matchmaking, helping foster community connections around shared interests.

Certainly! Meetup allows you to create and manage your own groups if you're interested in hosting events or forming a new community.

While many events are in-person, some may also be online, offering flexibility depending on the host's preferences and capabilities.

While Meetup connects you to communities, meeting the right people is subjective and depends on your participation.

Yes, availability of groups and events can depend on the population and popularity of competitive gaming in your area.

The organization quality varies by host. You might experience well-run events as well as some with coordination challenges.

Yes, success in finding competitive gaming connections hinges on being active and engaging with the groups you join.