Alternate Reality Games

Chess, beer and pizza! Can it get any better? Come join us for a fun filled night of casual, social chess. We will provide the boards just bring yourself.

Join us to try out and provide feedback on games in development by local game designers, or bring a game of your own to playtest! Mondays are at Dragon's Lair. Dragon's Lair offers snacks and drinks, and they won't object if you decide to bring food from elsewhere. We’ll do our best to accommodate both short (20-60 min) and longer games. Please arrive by the start time, especially if you have a game. When there are more games than players, we'll do our best to randomize so everyone gets a fair chance. Where you'll find us: We'll typically be at the back of the store, behind the Magic, Miniature, and DnD players. COVID Note: Masks are optional for those who have been vaccinated and boosted. If you prefer to be masked and play with other masked players, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate. If Austin re-enters Stage 4 or 5, we will again ask that attendees wear masks during playtesting events except when eating or drinking.

Come play pickleball and make new friends at Pickleland! 🏓 \*\*\* **Important: Please sign up on the Pickleland App ([iOS](https://pickleland.com/ios) \| [Android](https://pickleland.com/android)) or [website](https://play.pickleland.com) directly.** \*\*\* We divide our open play by levels! 😄 (All levels welcome!) If you've never played, come and learn the rules! We have other beginners join us every day. You don't need a paddle, we have some you can rent ($10)! If you are an avid player, come and find some nice and friendly competition. If this time doesn't work for you, we are open M-F 8am to 10pm, and Sat-Sun 8am-8pm. Find other times on the Pickleland App ([iOS](https://pickleland.com/ios) \| [Android](https://pickleland.com/android)) or [website](https://play.pickleland.com). The website and app will show the most accurate roster and sign up count! Follow [@picklelandatx](https://www.instagram.com/picklelandatx/) for more! **⭐️ Come see why we were recently named the "Best Pickleball Club" in Austin by Austin Pickleball Update and 750+ other players!**

In **Bomb Busters**, Players defuse bombs by deducing and cutting unseen wires of different values. To clear the bomb, you need to collaborate with your team of bomb disposal experts! Using the wires on the tile holder in front of you, try and figure out your teammates’ wires, but try not to cut a red wire or the bomb will explode! Winner of the Spiel des Jahres 2025 award, this game is loads of fun and each round is only around 30 minutes! If we have new members, we'll do one or two intro missions, but I want to spend most of the time picking up where we left off last time; going through the new missions from the second unlockable box (20-30). Rules explanation provided; no experience needed. BGG Link: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/413246/bomb-busters

Come play pickleball and make new friends at Pickleland! 🏓 \*\*\* **Important: Please sign up on the Pickleland App ([iOS](https://pickleland.com/ios) \| [Android](https://pickleland.com/android)) or [website](https://play.pickleland.com) directly.** \*\*\* We divide our open play by levels! 😄 (All levels welcome!) If you've never played, come and learn the rules! We have other beginners join us every day. You don't need a paddle, we have some you can rent ($10)! If you are an avid player, come and find some nice and friendly competition. If this time doesn't work for you, we are open M-F 8am to 10pm, and Sat-Sun 8am-8pm. Find other times on the Pickleland App ([iOS](https://pickleland.com/ios) \| [Android](https://pickleland.com/android)) or [website](https://play.pickleland.com). The website and app will show the most accurate roster and sign up count! Follow [@picklelandatx](https://www.instagram.com/picklelandatx/) for more! **⭐️ Come see why we were recently named the "Best Pickleball Club" in Austin by Austin Pickleball Update and 750+ other players!**

Pick a pack of pickled peppers! Well, not really, but compete against other famers in a race to plant, harvest and sell various pepper types to earn the most victory points. General info about the game from Board Game Geek [here](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/418411/scoville-2nd-edition). And if you'd like to see a play through, there's a decent video [here](https://youtu.be/_UvIv7FPJF8?si=6mhqq5JdFU2bmajU) that utilizes the original 1st edition. Play is the same in 2nd, just upgraded pieces and cards. I'll be there at 6 if you want to get a breakdown of how to play. Please message if you RSVP and can't make it last minute.

# Come play pickleball and make new friends at Pickleland! 🏓 \*\*\* **Important: Please sign up on the Pickleland App ([iOS](https://pickleland.com/ios) \| [Android](https://pickleland.com/android)) or [website](https://play.pickleland.com/) directly.** \*\*\* We divide our open play by levels! 😄 (All levels welcome!) If you've never played, come and learn the rules! We have other beginners join us every day. You don't need a paddle, we have some you can rent ($10)! If you are an avid player, come and find some nice and friendly competition. If this time doesn't work for you, we are open M-F 8am to 10pm, and Sat-Sun 8am-8pm. Find other times on the Pickleland App ([iOS](https://pickleland.com/ios) \| [Android](https://pickleland.com/android)) or [website](https://play.pickleland.com/). The website and app will show the most accurate roster and sign up count! Follow [@picklelandatx](https://www.instagram.com/picklelandatx/) for more! **⭐️ Come see why we were recently named the "Best Pickleball Club" in Austin by Austin Pickleball Update and 750+ other players!**

We play a wide variety of Euro-style board games, including anything new that's out there plus usual favorites. Bring your favorite game! Someone will most likely want to try it. Game Kastle has snacks and drinks, plus there is a Subway, Taco Bell, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Wing Street and Wanfu in the shopping center. Sorry, no alcohol allowed in the store. There are usually 10+ folks playing games, regardless of the number that sign up. If you show up after 1pm, you may have to wait.

Quick Survey to let us know what you'd like to get out of the monthly meetup: https://forms.gle/NF9V2EakADhhmBPb8 Don't forget to RSVP! (It helps us plan.) April 9: Staying Ahead of the Game: The Power of Early Access to Emerging Technology Adam Creighton and Kevin Nappoly will be give a version of their Arm Summit GDC talk In the fast-evolving world of game development, timing is everything. Early access to new technology like SDKs, plugins, engine integrations, and all-new technologies is the difference between following trends and setting them. In this session, Enduring Games shares real-world benefits from working closely with technology partners, including Arm and Unreal Engine, to integrate the latest hardware features before launching games. We walk through the typical lifecycle of a game (concept, mid-development, and release, variations like ports and remasters) and show how factoring in early access to technology enables smarter planning, smoother integration, and better performance. Through candid case studies and practical examples, we explore the opportunities and challenges that come with early access programs, including managing third-party dependencies and providing actionable feedback to hardware partners. We also explore forward-looking technologies such as AI/ML integration, ray-tracing, and next-generation rendering techniques, illustrating how these innovations should transform production pipelines and in-game quality. About Kevin Nappoly: Kevin Nappoly Rendering & Graphics Lead at Enduring Games, focusing on low-level graphics pipelines, platform specialization, early technology proof-of-concepts, and optimization & data-driven profiling With a strong background in rendering paradigms, extensive experience in console and PC development, and expertise in customizing game engines, Kevin works to advance the state of real-time graphics in games Games include Borderlands 4, Risk of Rain 2, Immortals of Aveum, Redfall, and more. About Adam Creighton Adam Creighton is the Founder & CEO for Enduring Games, an independent studio in Austin, TX. Inside and outside of his studio, Adam works practical processes & create quality strategic partnerships to elevate the people working in the video game industry He has contributed to more than 40 titles, including Borderlands 4, Demon's Souls & Godfall for the launch of the PS5, Bugsnax, DOOM, Rocket League, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, Warframe & Hob for Nintendo Switch, the Disney Infinity franchise, and many more. * By attending events at venues serving alcohol beverages, you confirm you are legally allowed to attend such events.) Agenda --- Speaker Timothy Porter - Mod Tech Labs, Inc. (Co-Founder, CTO) A 20-year veteran of the entertainment industry, Tim Porter began his career as an artist before transitioning into Technical Art and serving as a Pipeline Technical Director. His career is defined by building scalable infrastructure for industry leaders such as Gameloft, Sony, Paramount, and NBC/Universal. Hosted By Adam Creighton, Community Organizer Founder and Studio Head, Enduring Games – Bringing best-of-class co-development, new IP, and micro publishing to the video game industry. • Companies include Enduring Games, ex-(Panic Button, The Walt Disney Company (Walt Disney Interactive), Emergent Game Technologies (the Gamebryo game engine), Visa, IBM) • Key projects and brands include Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Crunchyroll, DOOM, Borderlands, Warframe, Rocket League • Professional actor (voice and on-camera) [PRO] DRAGON, Creative Director/ Community Manager / Game Dev I’ve spent the last 8+ years living and breathing the Fortnite Creative and UEFN ecosystems. Whether I’m diving into hands-on development or leading large-scale community initiatives, my mission has always been the same: supporting creators with the clarity and empathy we all need to build something great. Currently serving as Epic Developer Community Co-lead, I’m passionate about keeping the creator’s perspective at the forefront of evolution. 🏆 Epic Developer Community Co-lead 🏆 Award-Winning Game Dev @_ProdigyGames_ 🗒️ Game Dev Writer @thecreativeblok 🎮 UEFN + Fortnite Creative Educator (8+ yrs) 📘 Published Author 🎧 Producer | 📱 App Dev 🎙️ Voiceover 💖 Philanthropist | Leader of 💖 Giving Back 🏆 21x #Epic FNC Featured, including 3+ Epic Picks Feature! 🏆 W3Award Winner for Game Development for Entertainment Branding Join me for virtual events, tutorials and developer chats. Reach out anytime with questions! Happy Developing! Complete your event RSVP here: https://communities.unrealengine.com/events/details/epic-games-austin-presents-staying-ahead-of-the-game-the-power-of-early-access-to-emerging-technology/.

Please note, due to events at Dragon's Lair, we are currently scheduled to be on on the large 4x6 miniature tables, rather than the back room, or on folding tables. Please plan accordingly. Our Jumbo Event for April is 'Deck Builders/ Tableau Games!'. If you've got a deckbuilder, or a game that builds an individual tableau, bring them, and let's play!

I'm looking for a player to join a 5E D&D campaign set in the adventure "Wild Beyond the Witchlight". We play at an office building in the Domain and use an extensive selection of miniatures and terrain.

Wonko's is having open gaming on Thursday nights 6:30 til 11. You pay Wonko's 5 dollars to play. Many more people show up than sign up for the meetup.

## We takin’ it back to the Y2K era 🎶💿 Pull up for a night of pickleball with all the throwback vibes—think Usher, Britney, Beyonce, Sean Kingston, Nelly, Shakira, Daddy Yankee bumpin’ while we hit the courts. Whether you’re tryna ball out or just chill and sing every word, it’s gonna be straight fire. \*\*\* **Important: Please sign up on the Pickleland App ([iOS](https://pickleland.com/ios) \| [Android](https://pickleland.com/android)) or [website](https://play.pickleland.com/) directly.** \*\*\* **What’s Goin’ Down:** * Open play — rotate in, vibe out ✨ * All skill levels, no stress * Only the illest 2000s jams (hip hop, pop, R&B, reggaeton) 🔥 * Roll deep with the squad or solo — everybody’s welcome * Drinks & snacks for sale * Paddles up for rent if you ain’t got one **What to Rock:** * 2000s drip: tracksuits, velour, cargos, band tees, trucker hats, sidekicks on the hip 📱 * Non-marking shoes 👉 No refunds, fam — all sales final. ## Vendors / Sponsors: * Want to be a vendor/sponsor at our events? Please email us at [sponsors@pickleland.com](mailto:sponsors@pickleland.com) If this time doesn't work for you, we are open M-F 8am to 10pm, and Sat-Sun 8am-8pm. Find other times on the Pickleland App ([iOS](https://pickleland.com/ios) \| [Android](https://pickleland.com/android)) or [website](https://play.pickleland.com/). The website and app will show the most accurate roster and sign up count! Follow [@picklelandatx](https://www.instagram.com/picklelandatx/) for more! **⭐️ Come see why we were recently named the "Best Pickleball Club" in Austin by Austin Pickleball Update and 750+ other players!**

Join us for a night of board gaming with FANG (Fem All Night Gaming). **We are an all fem board game group** in Columbus, Ohio. No cis-men, please! We play modern hobby board games! If you're unsure what that is, we can teach you! We'll be meeting on the second floor of Giant Eagle in their cafe area. Giant Eagle has a lot of food and beverage options including their hot foods bars. You are also welcome to bring in any outside food.

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 2000 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

CABS Saturday Meeting - come play some boardgames with us. Doors open at 10am and close around Midnight. We have 2000+ games onsite for playing !!! Your first visit is FREE!!! IT'S YOUR MOVE !!! JOIN US AT CABS!!!

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 2000 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

Try new games, meet new people, and find out what story games are all about! Explore the reaches of space! Witness kingdoms rise and fall! Create and explore tragedies! All within a single game night. We play story games like Fiasco, Kingdom, Polaris and Microscope that encourage everyone at the table to participate creatively. We also have one-shots of indie, OSR, and narrative-focused RPGs such as Apocalypse World, Dread, Lady Blackbird, and Old School Essentials! Everybody's welcome! It doesn't matter if you've never tried story games before or never played roleplaying games at all! Just bring your brain and a good attitude and come try it out! *** **IMPORTANT** * When you arrive look for the marked Story Games Columbus Tables. Each table will have a separate game. Seating is on a first-come-first-serve basis. * If all tables are full, look for a Facilitator. We will find a way to get you into a game! * There is a flat $3 cover charge for events at Tabletop. *** **Facilitators!!** Please arrive early so that we can get you set up with a table. Please reach out to me ASAP if you would be willing to help facilitate. You can reach me on the SGC Discord here - https://discord.gg/jUTvWUu

Have you always wanted to check out a rave… but didn’t know where to start? This is your chance. Whether you're a seasoned headbanger or completely new, we’d love to have you out. On April 11, Jessica Audiffred is taking over Otherworld — and this is *not* your typical venue. It’s a massive immersive art space filled with surreal rooms, hidden passages, and interactive exhibits… and for this show, almost all of it is open. So you’re not just going to a concert — you’re stepping into an environment: 🎧 A high-energy bass set that you *feel* 🌀 A labyrinth of trippy, explorable art spaces 👯‍♂️ A group to go with so you’re not figuring it out alone You can lose yourself in the crowd, disappear into another room, find something completely unexpected, and then come back right as the drop hits. No pressure, no “right way” to do it — just explore, move, and take it in at your own pace. 📍 Otherworld, Columbus 🗓 April 11 🕙 Doors open at 10:15 PM (music does not start in the exhibit space until 10:30 PM.) If you’ve been even a little curious about what this scene is like, this is one of the most unique ways to experience it. RSVP if you’re in 👇 There’s no cost to attend with the group—just the event ticket for Otherworld. Tickets are $40, plus some fees 🙄. You can use code "BassBuds" or "Bangers" for $5 off, which makes it \~$43 out the door. 🔗 [https://otherworld.ticketspice.com/jessica-audiffred](https://otherworld.ticketspice.com/jessica-audiffred) This is being posted to Central Ohio Friends and Columbus Social Connection. Please only RSVP to one group.

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