Cooperative Games Sydney

Monday Board Games!

Where: We can be found in the dining area to the left of the entrance, behind the bar. Make sure to come in and say hi when you get there! Everyone is super friendly and can point you towards a moderator if you are new. When: From 6:30 pm till 10:30 pm every Monday Ages: 18+ Price: $6 to be paid by card We are a relaxed group of gamers who meet to play a few games and have a laugh. Mondays are a time to play any game you feel like. We are a friendly community and new people are welcome all the time! If you don't have a game to play then there is sure to be someone available to teach you. Make sure to go up to a table and introduce yourself, we are all really friendly. Looking forward to seeing you all at an event soon! **Venue Support Policy** Our board game nights are hosted by a food and drink venue that generously provides us with space each week and allows us to store our games. In return, we have an agreement to support the venue by purchasing food and drinks on site. To respect this agreement and ensure we can continue using the space, **outside food and drink are strictly not permitted at our events**. We ask all participants to please support the venue instead when attending. Thank you for helping us maintain a positive relationship with the venue and keep the group running.

SuperConshy: What If A Game Could Change Your Life?

SuperConshy: The Game That Rewires How You Make Decisions

Most entrepreneurs, consultants, and leaders don’t lack strategy. They lack visibility into the thinking patterns driving their decisions, leadership style, and results. We all operate within invisible structures—assumptions, beliefs, and reactions that shape how we: * Lead teams * Influence clients * Navigate uncertainty * Make high-stakes decisions **SuperConshy makes those invisible patterns visible, through play.** This isn’t a typical workshop or networking event. It’s an interactive, shared self-awareness experience designed for people who work with people. **A Different Kind of Growth Experience** In business, results are often treated as a function of strategy and execution. But beneath both… is how you think. When you play ***SuperConshy***, you’ll start to notice: * When you’re operating from clarity vs reactivity * The hidden drivers behind your decisions and behaviours * How your internal state influences external outcomes Each moment in the game reflects how you show up in real business situations allowing you to recognise patterns in real time and shift them. Because when you change the structure behind your thinking, you change how you lead, decide, and perform. ### **What You’ll Experience** * **Deeper Self-Awareness:** Identify the patterns shaping your leadership, communication, and decision-making * **Practical Insight:** Gain tools to navigate complexity, uncertainty, and people dynamics more effectively * **Engaged Learning:** A highly interactive experience that blends depth with energy, reflection with play * **Meaningful Connections:** Opportunities to connect and network with like-minded professionals in a more authentic, insightful way than traditional networking **What Stays With You After the Game** **For You as a Leader** * Clearer thinking under pressure * Greater emotional regulation and resilience * More intentional, aligned decision-making **For Your Clients, Teams & Stakeholders** * Stronger communication and influence * Increased trust and connection * The ability to navigate conflict and complexity with greater ease **For Your Business & Work** * Sharper focus on what truly matters * Greater adaptability in uncertain environments * More conscious, effective leadership **Who This Is For** This experience is designed for professionals who operate in high-trust, high-impact environments, including: * Entrepreneurs and founders * Consultants and advisors * Coaches (executive, business, leadership, life) * Business leaders and decision-makers If your work depends on how well you think, relate, and respond—this will be directly relevant. **How This Works** * Small groups of 4–5 people per table * Professionally facilitated or guided experience * Structured yet engaging gameplay (no prior experience required) * A respectful, confidential environment * Opportunities for reflection, without pressure to overshare **A High-Quality, Small Group Experience** Spaces are intentionally limited to ensure depth, quality interaction, and meaningful insight for every participant—while also creating space for genuine connection and valuable professional relationships to form. Master your internal game. Win in the external one. **🎟️ Register at:** [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/superconshy-what-if-a-game-could-change-your-life-tickets-1988469393484?](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/superconshy-what-if-a-game-could-change-your-life-tickets-1988469393484?aff=oddtdtcreator) Your ticket includes afternoon tea, snacks, dinner, and drinks. **ABOUT** ***Vivienne Black***, Founder of Vitelligence and the boardgame, ***SuperConshy.*** Vivienne is deeply committed to raising the collective consciousness and fostering personal growth on a global scale. With a profound belief in the transformative power of self-awareness and emotional intelligence, she has dedicated her life's work to empowering individuals to take control of their own destinies. Driven by a vision of a world where individuals are empowered to embrace self-responsibility and conscious living, Vivienne continues to inspire positive change, one person at a time. Her unwavering commitment to spreading love, acceptance, and personal empowerment serves as a beacon of hope in an increasingly chaotic world.

Friday Evening Gaming.

The Sutherland Shire Gamers Club hold a regular gaming night every Friday. Feel free to drop in and have a look or if you’re wanting to play a game please add a Comment to this Event or request to join our club Facebook page The Sutherland Shire Gamers Group. Pre arranged games are the best way to ensure you get to play a game. https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/3/f/event_461462111.jpeg

Friday Night Games!

Every Friday, 7pm, Boards games, people! Come experience the great fun and excitement of board, card and other tabletop games with a diverse group of friendly people. We typically have 10-30 players each week and have been running strong since 2022. We usually suggest $5 for attendance (first time is free!) that goes towards managing the group, stocking our vast library of games and organising extra events with feasts, birthdays and celebrations! Feel free to bring your friends, family, lovers or anyone else you think deserves your wrath in a game of Settlers of Catan, Splendor, Coup, Codenames, Dixit, Ticket to Ride, whatever! We're sure they did something to warrant it! See you there!

Board Games in a Bar. Someone Had To

Rock up. Grab a drink. Play something good. That's been the deal at The Art Syndicate for over two years — and the regulars keep proving it works. This isn't a one-off event or a gimmick. It's a proper weekly night at a proper bar, with a games library that'll surprise you and drinks that won't empty your wallet. **$10 bar spend gets you in.** Wine, beer, non-alcoholic **one drink or snack and you're set for the night.** For sydney on a weeknight, that's hard to beat when new games are bought in on the regular. External food is welcome. For those just finishing work we often eat together. Our hosts Lisa and Saxon know the collection inside out. Whether you want something fast and social, a deep strategy game, or you've never picked up a board game in your life — you'll be sorted in five minutes. We've got titles that'll become your new favourites and rare gems for the dedicated gamers. The room fills up with people who came once and never stopped coming back. Solo, with friends, or somewhere in between — it works either way. Come find out why. **🎲 What's on the table** **Party & social** Coyote · Exploding Kittens · Ghost Court · Here to Slay · Monikers · Munchkin · No Ducks Given · Sushi Go · Telestrations · Trolley Problem · Uno: No Mercy · A Fake Artist Goes to New York **Social deduction** Blood on the Clocktower · Codenames · Coup **Strategy** Arcs · Carcassonne · Catan · Railroads · Sidereal Confluence · Ticket to Ride: Europe **Mystery & investigation** Awkward Guests · Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective · This Game is Killer: Frozen Horrors **Co-op** Magic Maze · Pandemic Legacy · Puzzle Box **Team** Captain Sonar **Classics** Cards · Chess · Scrabble *Want something specific? Give us a heads up and we'll have it ready.* 📍 Surry Hills (address on RSVP) 🍷🍺🥤 Wine, beer & non-alcoholic 🎲 Full games library all night 🕛 Bar open until midnight *— Lisa & Saxon* ***

Campsie Game Lovers

* **Fun Social Board Games** Large selection of games, let us know if you want to play anything specific or feel free to bring your own. Bus stop at door and a short walk to Campsie Station. Pub bistro very reasonably priced and delicious.

Team Up Tuesdays

*🎮 Play games. Make friends 🎲* Make new mates every Tuesday night at Team Up Tuesdays: A fun, social gaming night at Fortress. Hosted in our Tavern, you can enjoy friendly team-based games in a welcoming, social environment. **The Games 🕹️** After checking in with our host, you'll be sorted into one of two teams. These two teams will go head-to-head across 3 rounds of casual games every week: From Uno to Jackbox and everything in between! **The Prizes 🏆** \- Fun prizes for everyone on the winning team \- Spot prizes throughout the night \- Best of all\, spending $15 on food or drinks gets you a spin on **The Wheel**: Your chance to win from a random selection of vouchers, merch and other fun prizes **The Venue 🍻** Held in our Tavern, you can enjoy hot food and cold drinks in a fun fantasy setting. [RSVP now!](https://events.humanitix.com/team-up-tuesdays-free-fortresssydney)

The Trolley Problem: Would you kill the fat man?

Chances are you've heard some version of this before, but it's worth revisiting. A runaway trolley is hurtling down the tracks toward five unsuspecting workers. You're standing on a footbridge above, and beside you is a large man. If you push him onto the tracks, his body will stop the trolley. He will die—but the five will live. Would you do it? What if pushing him saved a hundred people? This is no idle riddle. Our responses to this famous thought experiment (and many variants of it) reveal how we weigh consequences, rights, and intentions, and how our moral intuitions can clash with our moral reasoning. Moreover, these choices matter in the real world. From foreseeable risks to civilian lives in military action, to public‑health decisions about allocating scarce vaccines, to autonomous vehicles deciding who to save in a crash, trolley problems offer an accessible way to confront the hard edges of moral decision‑making in the modern age. Let's dive in. ***Primary Reading: [An Introduction to the Trolley Problem](https://1drv.ms/b/c/adb4f7488b2eef0a/IQCJWblmfROdQ57-BP0B6yCtAarIwZk1SPyFG157nZiDWN0?e=hjP4jO)*** (document prepared for this discussion) ***(Optional) Book: Would You Kill the Fat Man? The Trolley Problem and What Your Answer Tells Us About Right and Wrong (2014) by David Edmonds*** For this meetup, we’ve prepared a 40-page guide that introduces the Trolley Problem, its philosophical significance, and what neuroscience has learned from using it to study moral decision-making. The guide includes sixteen scenarios, each probing different aspects of moral thinking: How do we weigh consequences against rights? Does intention matter more than outcomes? Do personal relationships override impartial calculation? When is it acceptable to use one person to save many? These scenarios reveal the complexity of our moral intuitions and will form the heart of our discussion. Hopefully the prepared guide will leave you wanting more. If so, David Edmonds' *Would You Kill the Fat Man?* is a wonderful next step. Edmonds traces the fascinating history of the Trolley Problem, interviews philosophers who've wrestled with it, and explains the competing moral frameworks with clarity and wit. It's highly readable and brings real depth to these abstract dilemmas—but it's entirely optional. The guide has everything you need for our discussion. As always, we strongly encourage you to do the reading before attending. This will enrich both your experience and our collective discussion. We’ve also put links below on further resources on the topic. So join us for a drink (and optional meal) at 6:30pm on Monday, 1st June, on the 2nd floor of the Keg & Brew Hotel in Surrey Hills (i.e. up two flights of stairs). The venue is conveniently located near Central Station and the Light Rail. We look forward to seeing you there! P.S. Please adjust your RSVP if you have indicated that you will come but are no longer able to do so. This is courteous to other people if there is a waitlist. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- These are just optional links to consider. Feel free to pass on other useful links in the discussion section. **Videos** * A TED-Ed explainer on basic trolley problems: [Would you sacrifice one person to save five? (5 mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg16u_bzjPE&t=1s) * Michael Sandel starts his famous Harvard justice lecture course with some trolley problems: [ Justice: What's The Right Thing To Do?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBdfcR-8hEY) * Podcast with David Edmonds, author of our book, on trolley problems: [Philosophy Bytes - Trolley Problems](https://philosophybites.com/podcast/david-edmonds-on-trolley-problems/) * Podcast with Prof Joshua Greene, a pioneer on applying neuroscience to the trolley problem: [Trolleyology with Dr Joshua Greene (1.22 hr)](https://www.alieward.com/ologies/trolleyology) * TED-Ed on self-driving car scenarios [The ethical dilemma of self-driving cars (4 mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixIoDYVfKA0) * A real-life version of the trolley problem staged with unsuspecting participants!: [The trolley problem in real life (35 mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sl5KJ69qiA&t=158s) * For fans of *The Good Place*, you’ll remember the ever-indecisive philosophy professor Chidi facing a real life trolley problem: [The Good Place – The Trolley Problem (3 mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtRhrfhP5b4) * If you want to brush up on your utilitarianism and Kant’s categorical imperative, see these two Crash Course Philosophy videos: [Utilitarianism: Crash Course Philosophy (10 mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-a739VjqdSI) [Kant & Categorical Imperatives: Crash Course Philosophy (10 mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bIys6JoEDw) **Written** * A nice easter egg for anyone who has read down the page this far (from the Utilitarianism.com website): [Would You Kill the Fat Man?](https://www.utilitarianism.com/trolley-problem.pdf) * Encyclopedia Entries: [Wikipedia - The Trolley Problem](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trolley_problem) [Wikipedia - Dual Process Theory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual_process_theory) [Britannica - The Trolley Problem](https://www.britannica.com/topic/trolley-problem) * A Conversation piece on AI systems and trolley problems [The self‑driving trolley problem](https://theconversation.com/the-self-driving-trolley-problem-how-will-future-ai-systems-make-the-most-ethical-choices-for-all-of-us-170961) * If you want to play with some moral dilemmas in autonomous vehicle crash scenarios and see how your choices compare globally: [Moral Machine - Moral Decisions and Machine Intelligence](https://www.moralmachine.net/)

EASTW’D Frid 7.15pm. SOCIAL. Book via https://opensports.net/pickleballinThePark

To book in this session see https://opensports.net/pickleballinThePark NO FIRST TIMERS-see First Timer coaching sessions Come and join us for some friendly, fun, social pickleball. Free for PIP members. $10.00 for non-members. If unable to attend, please edit your RVSP and move yourself to "Not Going". DISCLAIMER: In accepting your RSVP to attend any of our events, you agree to voluntarily assume all risk of injury to yourself or damage to your property, however arising out of this event. You further agree not to hold the host and/or organizer of this event liable for any injury to yourself or damage to your property. FIRST TIMERS: You are not allowed to play in a social session until you have had a lesson so that you understand the rules and basic tactics. Coaching sessions are available from our club at a cost of $20.00 and are on this portal.

Regular Sunday Games Brunch

Games Night in Maroubra at First Games

First Games Maroubra is situated in the heart of Maroubra, above Lovely Dogs and next to Mortgage Choice (cnr Boyce and Anzac Parade). Free parking and great buses. FREE for first-timers, kids, NDIS (and their carers) ... $5 for everyone else. There are always people in attendance, even if they haven't RSVP'd here. We were only closed once last year and that was Xmas to NY week. There is a games library and many of us also bring our own games too. There are lots of food places all around the area. Looking forward to seeing you there.