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Poker Cash Game or Tournament ♠️
Fri, May 8, 5:00 PMLooking to unwind, meet fellow founders, and connect with others in the startup world? Join us for a casual evening of good food, great company, and a friendly **poker tournament** with a €5 entry and €10 re-buy, 5/10 cent blinds that increase by 10 cents every hour. **What to Expect** **7:00 – 7:30 PM:** Check in & Mingle **From 7:30 PM:** Poker tournament begins (friendly competition, beginners welcome!) **11:00 PM:** Announcement of the **top 3 winners** — prizes will be awarded to the top 3! 🎟️ **€10 including Entry & Snacks + €10 Poker Chips to Play with, rebuy up to 3 times.** **Everyone is welcome! Whether you’re a pro, a beginner, or just here to learn, we’ll divide tables based on experience. Please indicate your level with your name tag:** **🟢 Green – No clue, here to learn** **🟠 Orange – Beginner / Intermediate** **🔴 Red – Advanced / Professional** **✅ Spaces are limited, so claim your spot through this [SIGN UP FORM](https://forms.gle/QCjXZXioTk5V4wTh9)** **and [Join the WhatsApp Group Founders & Startups Poker Night ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HZqJkAGiXQ51GECyLiQohZ)[♠️](https://chat.whatsapp.com/C02KYYSMS8cGgKocAoOhkk) where I will be sharing more details later**

Board Game Night - Zehlendorf
Wed, Apr 29, 5:30 PMWelcome to the board game night in Zehlendorf. No matter if you like Carcassonne or Spirit Island, we have all sorts of modern board games in our collection and can give you a quick run through, so that you don't have to read through the rulebooks. But, of course, feel free to bring your favorite game too. It's a 1.5€ fee that goes to the Mittelhof e.V. association. Bring your drinks and snacks.

Thursday Game Night in Friedrichshain
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 PMThursday Game Night in Friedrichshain at RuDi´s. The biggest, oldest and longest running Berlin Board gaming weekly meetup. Please join us for an evening of gaming. Everyone is welcome and everyone can find a table for themselves. There is plenty of tables for core gamers, and as many tables with welcoming games. And also tables with party games and social deduction. *** **🎲 Games & Food 🍪** We'll have around 50ish games ([Check out our collection!](https://boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/RuDi_Library?objecttype=thing&ff=1&subtype=boardgame&own=1)), but please feel free to bring your favorite games with you. We have some snacks and beverages, but you can also bring your own food & drinks. **💰 Entrance is 2 € 💰** Please pay the entrance fee in the kitchen on the ground floor. You can pay when you arrive or before you leave, but don't forget! **📍 How to get there 📍** We're located right between S/U-Bahn station Warschauer Straße and S-Bahn station Ostkreuz. Consult [Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/xQn6hnKu3Tpy9gG48) or [Open Street Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/directions?from=&to=52.502457%2C13.457166) to find the exact way from your place to the meetup. If you get lost, call us (see "how to contact us?" in this event description below). **👥 Discord server 👥** Try our Berlin Board Gamers Discord server to chat and find other players. You can use it to prearrange games for the Thursday meetup, find players for gaming sessions you want to host at home on other days, and even buy and sell used board games. Join us now: [https://discord.gg/6Wsncta](https://discord.gg/6Wsncta) **🤗 How should I behave? 🌈** We value diversity, inclusion, and respect in our community. We want everyone to feel welcome and comfortable at our events, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other aspect of their identity. To ensure a positive and safe environment for everyone, we ask all participants to **follow our [Code of Conduct](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pn_TLJyPx4HDjrQPbwjQkoF7EbLmqVNRY2CT_zq2qEk/edit?usp=sharing)**. **❓ FAQ ❓** "Is it a problem if I only speak English?" * No problem, all games are played in English. "Is it okay if I come later?" * Sure, you might have to wait a little until a new game is started though. "It's my first time and I'm unsure what to do / everyone seems to be playing already..." * Seek us out (ask somebody to help you find an organizer or ask by name for Andi, Hannes, Elli, Angelika, Sanja, Malte, Aaron, or Will and we'll give you a little introductory tour. :) "Is it okay if i bring my dog?" * No, the community center won't allow it. "I'm using a wheelchair. Can I attend the meetup?" * Yes! The venue has a wheelchair-accessible toilet and a wheelchair lift in the back of the building. It would be great if you could contact us beforehand, so we can make sure that the lift will be operational on the specific day. "Can I donate a game to the meetup?" * It depends. We have limited storage space and can only accept donations of popular games that will be played often. Please contact us for more details. **📞 How to contact us? ✉️** * In case of an **emergency** or a time-sensitive question (e.g. you got lost on your way to the meetup), call: 0179 9309 418 * For all other matters, write in the #rudi-friedrichshain channel on our Discord server (you'll find a join link in this event description) or leave a comment here on meetup.com * For sensitive matters, write a DM to Angelika Cathor on Discord or here on meetup.com

Talk & Play #55
Wed, Apr 22, 4:30 PM**RSVP via Meetup is mandatory to attend the event, due to limited capacity.** Talk & Play is a free event that provides the opportunity to game enthusiasts, players and makers to meet in a friendly, relaxed and safe environment. Everybody's welcome, regardless of their background and knowledge level: if you've got any interest in games, we'll make sure you have a good time! This is NOT an event only aimed at developers. The event series is sponsored by [Happy Broccoli](https://www.happybroccoligames.com/), the Berlin indie game studio behind the Duck Detective series. If you'd also like to sponsor the event, [please get in touch](https://berlingamescene.com/contact)! Thanks to UE — University of Europe for Applied Sciences for hosting us. By the way, they're currently looking for a [Professor of Game Design with a focus on Creative Coding / Game Programming](https://university-ue.jobs.personio.com/job/2577878). • • • • • **HOW IT WORKS** The event is made of 2 parts: * TALK: Game-related presentations + announcements from the community * PLAY: All participants are welcome to exhibit projects they've made • • • • • **AGENDA** * **18:30** Doors open, project showcase starts * **19:30 to 20:30** Talks & community announcements * **22:00** Event ends • • • • • **THE TALK PART (PRESENTATIONS)** **Alexander Pieper aka "Pepe": OpSec for Game Developers** As game developers we pour all our love into our games and it's time that we bring that same love to keeping them safe. *Growing up during the golden age of video games (the 90s), I turned my passion into a profession and built over 15 years of experience in game development and studio leadership.* [alex-pieper.de](https://www.alex-pieper.de) // @alexpieper.bsky.social After the talk there will be a section dedicated to short announcements from the community, get in touch to reserve a spot: info@berlingamescene.com — same goes if your company is hiring or wants to announce something and you'd like to get a sponsored slot! • • • • • **THE PLAY PART (SHOWCASE)** These are the projects that will be shown during the evening: * **[Child of Dice](https://nayanbhat.itch.io/child-of-dice)** by Nayan * **[Curiosmos](https://curiosmos.space/)** by Céline & the silly stars * **[Demiurgio](https://jamjarjet.dev/)** by Jan Jar Jet * **Dino Party** by Studio Nachtwerk * **[DOS JUNK](https://byfernando.pages.dev/projects/dosbox/)** by Fernando Ramallo * **F-E-W Nexus & Techno-Feudals** by Egehan Layik * **[Frogrammer](store.steampowered.com/app/3584240/Frogrammer/)** by João Azuaga * **[Greta Sees Ghosts!](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3728490/Greta_Sees_Ghosts/)** by I Knew It! - Games * **[Hot Pink Detective](https://superposepress.com/2025/01/30/hot-pink-detective/)** by Superpose Press * **[Hydronaut](https://bsky.app/profile/martinsvanberg.bsky.social)** by Martin Svanberg * **[Leon's Mahjong](https://leonsmahjong.com/)** by Lucas Dima * **[Office Rush'95 -Future Edition-](https://s4g.itch.io/office-rush-95)** by Team Tea Time * **[Prophet Margin](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3624110/Prophet_Margin/)** by Stellar Cartography Interactive UG * **[Seaward](https://theroofinteractive.com/)** by THE ROOF Interactive * **[Skippebble](https://s4g.itch.io/skippebble)** by Team Machbar * **[Snaking Around](https://www.chaoticentertainment.com/snaking-around)** by Chaotic Entertainment * **[SOKO 1977: Anti Terror Task Force](https://www.bpb.de/lernen/games/569548/6-weeks/)** by Paintbucket Games * **[Tācn Battle](https://bsky.app/profile/rhoeb.bsky.social)** by Rasmus & Emile * **[Tequila Moonrise](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4435080/Tequila_Moonrise/)** by Black Swan Games * **[The Sad Knight](https://bsky.app/profile/svenahlgrimm.bsky.social)** by Sven Ahlgrimm * **[Tiny Drift](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4512970/Tiny_Drift/)** by Inácio Schweller * **[Unicycle Madness](https://play.date/games/unicycle-madness/)** by Jonathan Hoschkara&Isa Spitznagel * **[What the Shell](https://whattheshell.games/)** by Ludisto * **[Why Does Paper Bleed](https://www.linkedin.com/in/k%C3%A4the-keller-55999510a/)** by Käthe Keller & Samir Riecke • • • • • **ADDITIONAL INFO** Since restarting the event in 2023 we have asked attendees to wear a face mask. This requirement feels incredibly anachronistic these days so at the end of 2025 we decided to drop the requirement. That being said, **we ask everyone showing any signs of illness to be considerate and refrain from attending the event**. FFP2 masks will continue to be available at the door and we support anyone who feels like wearing one to protect themselves and others 💜 Are you attending the event for the first time, or are you coming on your own? The Talk & Play Ambassadors will be there to assist and answers any questions you have. Our Safe Space Policy http://berlingamescene.com/safe-space-policy/ encourages the behaviour at Talk & Play. We request that everyone who is affiliated with and participates to the event honours it. Our event is documented by Julian Dasgupta https://www.flickr.com/photos/12601747@N00/albums — for those who don’t want to be appear in any pictures, we're going to distribute stickers at the door to wear and signal this. Alcoholic drinks will not be sold or allowed to be consumed during the event. UE is a partially accessible venue. Feel free to contact us about your access requirements. This event is organised by the [Gamestorm Berlin e.V.](https://gamestormcollective.org/) Get in touch if you have any questions: info@berlingamescene.com

Game Creators Hangout
Thu, May 7, 5:00 PMWe're gonna have another Game Creators Hangout! The Hangout is a place where those who create games or are interested in it meet up and talk about whatever they like. Its a place for the community, but also to connect people from different communities. It does not matter whether you're a veteran game dev, just started school or just dabble in creating games in your free time - all of you are welcome here. Accessibility: There is a small step at the entrance. Seating is available inside as well as outside. Some tables are only accessible via a few steps. For this evening, the bar is smoke free, but usually it is a smoker bar. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-German\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Es ist Zeit für einen Game Creators Hangout! Der Hangout ist ein Ort, an dem sich diejenigen, die Spiele machen oder daran interessiert sind, treffen und über alles sprechen, was sie möchten. Es ist ein Ort für die Community, aber es geht auch darum, Menschen aus verschiedenen Communities zu vernetzen. Es spielt keine Rolle, ob du ein\*e erfahrene Spieleentwickler\*Inn bist, gerade die Schule angefangen hast oder nur in deiner Freizeit gerne Spiele erstellst - alle sind hier willkommen. Barrierefreiheit: Am Eingang der Bar befindet sich eine kleine Stufe. Es gibt Sitzmöglichkeiten drinnen und draussen. Einige der Tische und Stühle sind nur über 2 Treppenstufen erreichbar. Die bar ist an diesem Abend rauchfrei, aber normalerweise eine Raucherbar.

Chess tournament in "100 gramm bar"
Wed, Apr 22, 5:00 PMWelcome to **ChessBar Events! 🍻♟️** We host **weekly chess tournaments** in different bars across the city — the perfect mix of strategy, drinks, and good vibes. The tournament is organized directly through our **ChessBar app**, where you can see your next opponent, enter results, and gain ranking points throughout the season. ✨ **What to expect** \- 5 games in **rapid format** (10 minutes per player) 🕹️ **\- Free entry** 💸 **\- Open to all levels** \- Up to 32 players can participate \- No need to bring a board or pieces — we provide all the material\! **How to join** 📲 Please make sure to **register through the ChessBar app** (signing up on Meetup alone is not enough). 👉 [https://onelink.to/chessbar-s](https://onelink.to/chessbar-s) 🌐 **More info** Website: [www.chess-bar.com](https://www.chess-bar.com/) Instagram: [@chess___bar](https://www.instagram.com/chess___bar/)
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