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SATURDAY BOARD GAMING @ South Market (Gate Avenue DIFC)
**How to find us?**
Park your car near Gate Avenue (RTA or alternative) or, if you use Metro, exit the Financial Center metro station. Enter the Gate Avenue and ask for Carrefour. Use the nearest escalator to go to the upper level. That is the South Market. We normally play in front of EARTH KITCHEN.
**Welcome again to a Saturday full of board games fun!**
This week we meet in South Market (Gate Avenue DIFC)
Our meetups are free to attend, RSVP on Meetup.com is mandatory.
**Community Rules:**
**1\. Respect:** We value and celebrate the diversity within our group. Treat everyone with respect, regardless of their ethnic background, religion, skin color, or gaming preferences. Make sure all members feel welcomed and included.
**2\. Following the Group Regulations:** The organizers put in significant time, effort, and resources to organize meetups and maintain the group. Please respect their efforts by following the rules and guidelines they have set.
**3\. RSVP for Each Meetup:** RSVPing is crucial for effective event planning. It helps us communicate with the venue and ensure we have adequate space for all attendees. Failure to RSVP may result in denied entry if the venue is already at capacity.
**4\. Respect Other People's Property:** Be mindful and respect the belongings of others. Ask for permission before eating or drinking around someone else's game. Use caution when shuffling cards to avoid damaging them. Be careful not to drop components and handle them with care.
**5\. Gaming Related Topics:** In our communication channels, including WhatsApp groups and forums, keep discussions strictly related to gaming as a hobby, and events organized by this group. Avoid unrelated topics, or political discussions.
**6\. No Advertisements without Prior Approval:** Please seek approval from the group Admins before posting any advertisements for businesses, goods, services and events (including other gaming events). Admins will remove posts that were done without approval and may take action against repeat offenders.
In summary, we welcome all board game enthusiasts, regardless of your gaming preferences. We look forward to playing and having a great time together!
Board game night in Dubai
Hello Everyone!
join us unlimited fun and social night at Al kasaba resturant cafe in internet city - from 7:30pm - 11:30 pm for AED 30.00 only!
_(min order from the restaurant is 20 AED)_
A good place to socialize, discover new board games, and escape the stress of real world.
Nothing to worry as Friendly host and Games masters are there to assist you.
So what are you waiting for? come along with your family and friends & join us!
Let your inner child to have fun once again! Remember that "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing"
PS: We are too excited to see you laughing and smiling!
See you there!
BGPlan admins
Ayman : 054 797 7536 WhatsApp
free parking available inside the hotel
#boardgames #funtime #gamenight #meetnewpeople
Moneymind Cashflow Community (MCC)
Hello Friends,
**Are you feeling the weight of financial uncertainty?**
Does the idea of building a secure future feel overwhelming, like an impossible climb?
Are you dreaming of a life where money works for you, instead of the other way around?
You're not alone.
**Money is rarely about money**. **Money** is all about **behaviour**. **Your habits, thoughts and feelings about money** are going to determine how you manage your money.
Many of us carry the burden of financial worry, the constant pressure to make ends meet, and the longing for a life where we can breathe easier.
We dream of a **future where money doesn't dictate our choices**, where we have the **freedom to pursue our passions** and **spend time with the people we love**.
But the path to financial freedom can seem shrouded in mystery, filled with complex jargon and risky ventures.
**Imagine**, though, **a space where you can learn**, **grow**, and **connect** with others who understand your journey.
A space where you can **explore financial strategies** in a safe, supportive and even enjoyable way.
Introducing **the Moneymind Cashflow Community in Dubai**
**Why Join and Play the Cashflow Game?**
· **Play and Learn**: Experience a fun and engaging way to boost your financial literacy which will help you to improve your relationship with money.
· **Gain insights into your money behaviour (a.k.a emotions)** and learn to make informed decisions.
· **Learn Through Experience**: Step away from abstract theories and immerse yourself in a dynamic and exciting learning environment.
· **Discover Practical Strategies**: Escape the "Rat Race" by learning how to navigate real estate, business and the stock market and build your passive income.
· **Build Meaningful Connections**: Connect with a community of like-minded individuals who share your aspirations for financial security and freedom.
· **Boost Confidence**: As you gain more knowledge and experience by playing the game, you'll build confidence in managing your money and pursuing your financial goals, contributing to your personal growth and self-assurance.
· **Enhance Critical Thinking**: You will develop your problem-solving and decision-making skills by facing real-world financial scenarios and different situations, enhancing your ability to think strategically when it comes to how you manage your money.
**Event Details:**
· **Location**: The Bureau Business Centre, Gold & Diamond Park, Building 6.
· **Timing**: Saturday at 2pm -5pm (Limited seats available, please book promptly and in
· **Cost**: AED 45 (please bring cash only).
· **Parking**: Free parking is available inside Gold & Diamond Park on Saturdays from 6pm-9pm.
· **Important**: Due to limited capacity, confirmation is essential at least 24 hours prior the game session if not before to secure your spot on the table.
**Meet the Moneymind Cashflow Community Organizer:**
Hosted by Ahmed Abdulla, **a Corporate Trainer**, **Mindset Coach & Mentor** and **Mastermind Group Lead**, this event and meet up offers a valuable opportunity to **cultivate both your financial education and personal development within a supportive community**.
To get all future group updates on the Moneymind Cashflow Community Dubai events and activities please do join the following silent WhatsApp group - [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CtAQXbfEivl1UxEMZgctoc](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CtAQXbfEivl1UxEMZgctoc)
**Here is What You Need To Do Next:**
Whether you're an experienced investor **in real life** or just beginning your financial **learning** journey, **the** CASHFLOW® **game** provides **YOU** a platform to learn, grow and empower yourself.
Moneymind Cashflow Community (MCC)
Ucubed Improv Physical Mashup
Step into the world of spontaneous creativity with Ucubed Improv! Embrace the transformative 'Yes, And...' mindset, unlocking limitless possibilities in-person / online and in your everyday encounters.
Join us for an unforgettable improv jam where laughter and connection reign supreme. Let's co-create unscripted moments together! 🎬🎭🎉
This is open for everyone willing to be part of the fun and learning at these Improv jam sessions with the U3 Members. Pass the word around if you know anyone interested to explore this art form ✨
NOTE: Sharaf DG Metro Station was earlier known as Al Fahidi Metro Station which is showing in the Map of the event.
🎉💸 Create a Fun Event for Money! 💸🎉
You're getting all kinds of love 💖, followers 👥 and likes 👍 on that do-it-yourself vanity app 📱—you know what I'm talking about 😉. But, that don't pay the bills 💸.
Instead, create an event 🎉 on eSeek - super fun events site 🌐 [https://eseek.app](https://eseek.app), link your Instagram 📸 so you can get more followers 🚀. Send bulk DM invites 💬 (message + one tap to broadcast your invite to followers 📢).
People can show up 👣 and pay you actual money 💵 for your pub crawl 🍻, fitness event 🏋️♀️, photography event 📷, business networking 🤝, or singles event 💘.
Women/men use your instagram to market your event and get attendance, there's *astronomical* demand 🌟 for singles events 💕 and fitness events 💪—if you can create the event 🛠️, we will market it 📣🔥.
Padel Indoor Game
Join us this Saturday for a 90-minute padel session
Everything is provided for you:
✔️ Balls
✔️ Water
✔️ Snacks
✔️ Energy Drinks
✔️ Towels
✔️ Care products
**All you need to do is come — no stress, no preparation.**
You can also **bring a friend**, **split the cost**, and **share the 90 minutes** together.
**Levels & Prices:**
🎾 **Beginners (D)** – AED **75**
🎾 **Intermediate (C)** – AED **80**
**📍 Location:** Al Quoz
**🔔 Confirmation & Payment:**
To secure your spot, **please confirm and complete your payment by Thursday.**
BOOKINGS: 055 577 8561
https://chat.whatsapp.com/F8WykntqE4QJqAIsh6HeY6
Social Football Game - All Levels
REGISTRATION THROUGH WHATSAPP: 0552176382
SOCIAL FOOTBALL GAMES FOR ALL LEVELS.
FEES ARE 40 AED Cash And 45 AED Online.
Independent Game Development Events This Week
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FREE LUDO GAMES DUBAI - @Safa Sports Hall 10am-11am
Join Dubai Ludo Masters for a fun and social board game night welcoming all newcomers to the city! Whether you're a seasoned strategist or new to tabletop games, this event is perfect for making new friends and getting to know the local board gaming community. Grab your favourite board game or try one of ours from the collection of strategy and cooperative games available. Dive into the world of tabletop gaming, meet like-minded individuals, and enjoy a night filled with laughter, competition, and friendly banter. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow board game enthusiasts in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
We are offering limited slots for our FREE LUDO GAMES.
Venue: Al Safa Sports Hall
Time: 10am
Duration: 1 hr
Ludo board, pawn and dice: all provided
Limited to 8 members only.
To join: contact the host Waqsi 0509001406
😋 Match n' Munch 🍐🍐
What are we doing this month? 🙃
A **walking memory game**… with **edible rewards**.
What if the classic memory game grew up, went outside… and became **delicious**?
This month we’re turning our usual spot into a **giant memory board**.
Instead of flipping cards on a table, you’ll walk around the field, **uncover cups**, and try to remember what’s inside.
Find two cups with **matching food**?
You win the pair — and you get to **eat or keep** it. 😋
Strawberries. Bananas. Chips. Nuts. Maybe something unexpected.
🍓🍌🍿🥜🍕
🎈 It’s playful.
🤗 It’s social.
🏆 And yes — there will be a winner.
**Non-profit**: AED 25 **deposit** per person (to cover supplies & setup).
We'll tally up actual costs afterward and offer a refund of any leftover amount to everyone who shows up. 💸
Come as you are - curious, ready to laugh, and open to meeting new people.
You can bring your **friends & kids** along.
We’re looking forward to seeing **new and familiar faces**!
Let’s enjoy another **unique playful experience** together this month. 🎉
**Join** our WhatsApp Community: **[Dubai.coLegend.com](https://Dubai.coLegend.com)** ☀️
Mafia Party Game On Yacht 🎭🎭🛥
For the first time ever Mafia Party Game on a Yacht.
Join us for an amazing Mafia party game night ( multiple rounds ) on a yacht.
Starting: at 7pm till late night.
location: Dubai creek Harbour marina.
Yacht is parked all night and not going to move so you can arrive at your leisure.
Complimentary Water / Softdrink & snacks.
Entrance fee: 55 AED
Contact: 058 199 2288 ( Ramin )
WhatsApp group link : https://chat.whatsapp.com/ExhRxxpUtNqE3eNgYfhEQR?mode=wwt
Social Football Game - All Levels
REGISTRATION THROUGH WHATSAPP: 0552176382
SOCIAL FOOTBALL GAMES FOR ALL LEVELS.
FEES ARE 40 AED Cash And 45 AED Online.
FREEHAND meetup
Join us for our next **Freehands art** meetup! - Free 🖌️☕
📍 **Location:** Le Pain Quotidien, Dubai Marina Mall
⏰ **Time:** 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Unwind, sketch, and let your creativity flow in a cozy, inspiring atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just love to doodle, this is the perfect space to express yourself, meet like-minded creatives, and enjoy great conversations over coffee.
Bring your sketchbook, enjoy a warm drink, and let your imagination take over!
No experience needed—just your passion for creativity!
**📩 RSVP Now!** Let us know you're coming, WhatsApp: +971554413995, so we can save you a seat.
Can't wait to see you there! 🎨✨
Check our previous gatherings photos: https://www.meetup.com/freehand/photos/35584362/
#FreehandImagination #ArtMeetup #DubaiArtists #SketchAndSip
VIP Party GOA Escape - Group Package
For just **$2000 USD**, you get flights ✈️ + accommodation 🏡 included!
Enjoy a **luxury week-long stay** in a stunning shared villa 🌴✨
Contact [https://wa.me/355698622330](https://wa.me/355698622330)
We’ll pair you with **3 awesome people** for an unforgettable week in a high-end villa in Goa 🇮🇳
A dedicated **VIP host 🚗** will take your group around for epic parties all week long 🎉🔥
Throw your own **exclusive villa parties 🥂**—invite new friends you meet and turn your stay into unforgettable, wild nights in Goa 🌙🎶
Use our **exclusive web portal 💻** to **approve and invite other tourists** into your private villa parties—connect, mingle, and bring together an amazing crowd to make your week even more memorable 🤩🔥
Independent Game Development Events Near You
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CHROMA @CCAD
FREE event
[https://www.ccad.edu/chroma](https://www.ccad.edu/chroma)
Friday, May 16, 3–7 p.m.
CCAD campus, 60 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH
Join Columbus College of Art & Design for *2025* *Chroma: Best of CCAD*, our annual campuswide exhibition showcasing outstanding student work from across the college’s academic programs. This faculty-juried show features select work from CCAD students of all class years, and is a can’t-miss end-of-year campus celebration recognizing their tremendous achievements.
It’ll be a night of fun and entertainment, with interactive games, animation and film screenings, art symposiums, poetry and prose readings, and more (along with some of the best local food trucks). *Chroma* is free and open to all.
Many exhibitions including...
**Game Art & Design:**
**DSB, first floor, Welcome Center lobby and Room 115**
CABS Boardgaming Saturday! 4/11
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!!!
Board games at The Forge
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.
[X-post, RSVP link in desc.] Healthtech Impact Sprint
Columbus Code & Coffee is excited to partner with GiveBackHack to put on the Healthtech Impact Sprint from 3/28-3/29 at Rev1 at The Peninsula! RSVP here using promo code CODEANDCOFFEE: https://luma.com/tk2jdrxk
This is a health-specific version of GBH’s traditional weekend event. Participants pitch, research, and prototype health-focused projects for a chance to earn to $5K in funding from The Columbus Foundation and IGS Energy.
On Saturday, folks will pitch their idea, form teams, and build. On Sunday, they’ll finalize their pitches before showcasing their work to the community and judges.
# Schedule
**Sat, Mar 28**
* 9a: Doors open & breakfast
* 9:30a: Kickoff and intros
* 10a: Ideation session
* 11a: Pitches & team formation
* 12p: Working lunch
* 2p: Mentor visits
* 5p: Free work (optional)
* 9p: Doors close
**Sun, Mar 29**
* 9a: Doors open
* 10a: Mentor visits
* 12p: Showcase
* 1p: Final pitches & awards
* 2p: Wrap
***
# FAQs
**Do all ideas have a chance at getting funded?**
Not all ideas will move forward after initial pitches on Saturday. Once pitches are complete, we’ll vote for top ideas and form teams around the 4 – 7 ideas with the most votes. You must recruit **at least four total team members** (including the founder) to move forward and have a chance at getting funded on Sunday. If your idea doesn’t move forward, you can join another team!
**Do I have to submit my idea online prior to the event?**
Unlike previous years, we don’t have the option to submit your idea online prior to the event. Instead, everyone will be going through a brainstorming exercise on Saturday that’ll help you prepare for your initial pitch.
**Will we be working for 24 hours straight?**
Nope. The event is split over two days. You’ll be building on Saturday and pitching on Sunday.
**Do I have to pitch an idea?**
Nope. You can also simply join a team.
**What types of entrepreneurs does GBH support?**
While GBH most often works with technology startups, we support *any* organization (for- or non-profit) that makes an impact on health in the US or across the world.
Casual Boardgames - make friends, then beat them in games
Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations.
We started this group to meet new people and make new friends, and bonding over games in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to do that.
We currently meet near route 23 and Polaris Parkway, and this is close to areas like Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, and parts of Westerville and Columbus.
Feel free to bring your own games or play one of the many games our members bring. If you are inexperienced, we will help you learn.
Here are just a few examples of the kind of games we play.
Tabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 Wonders…
Social deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, Werewords…
IMPORTANT:
1. While we love playing a variety of games and competing, we are not just about the games. We interact and talk while playing, and this leads to a lot of laughter and fun. If you just want to compete and focus solely on the game, then this is probably not the group you are looking for.
2. Many people join groups like this and never (or rarely) show up after weeks or months. If you join and never really come, we will eventually remove you from the group as a courtesy to our members. Why? Because limiting group conversations (on the app) to regular members makes communication and planning much easier. Also, while it may be rare, it protects members from people who join because they are interested in following a person instead of having a real interest in our group. If you get removed, it is just because you haven’t come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.
CABS First Friday - 4/3
This is the First Friday of the month and a CABS Meeting. it is our 29th year Birthday month of meeting in public places.
Check out on Facebook and [www.cabsgames.org](www.cabsgames.org)

















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