Alternate Reality Games
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English Board Game Night
Welcome everyone to our board game meeting! We are thrilled to have you all here, ready to dive into the world of board games. Whether you're a seasoned player or a newcomer to the scene, we welcome all types of gamers to this event.
It's a great opportunity to get to know other players who share your passion for board games.
Whether you want to bring your own games or choose from the ones we have available. We've got a vast array of games to choose from, so you can find something that suits your style.
Here are some of our games, just to give you an impression:
* Casual games: Dixit, Carcasonne, Colt Express, Camel Up
* Party games: Codenames, Taboo, Humm Bug, Drunk Stoned or Stupid, Trial by Trolley, Joking Hazard, Poetry For Neanderthals
* Social deduction games: The Resistance, Werewolves of millers hollow, Secret Hitler, One Night Revolution, Time Bomb
* Cooperative games: Flash Point: Fire Rescue, Hanabi, Pandemic
* Story games like: Once upon A Time, Gloom, Winter Tales
* Workerplacement games: Takenoko, The Pursuit of Happiness, Sail to India, Periorbis
* Miniature games: Zombicide, Project: Elite, The Others: 7 Sins, Lobotomy
* Video games turned into board games: Stardew Valley, Dark Souls
And so many more i cannot list all of them here
We are an international group, so all games are in english or can be played in english.
What if you don't know any games? That is okay!
The best part? The meeting is free of charge! All we ask is that you pay for your drinks and food at the bar.
We encourage you to mingle with fellow players and make new friends, because that's the beauty of board games: the social experience. So grab a game, grab a seat, and let's get this meeting started!
Karaoke & Socializing
🎤 Karaoke Night 🎤
New Weekday, Same Great Vibes! 🎤
Thursday | Start: 7:30 PM | Stay until midnight
Whether you’re a karaoke fan or just looking for a relaxed and social evening, this event is for you! 🎶✨
Our karaoke night is all about fun, connection, and community - no singing required to enjoy the good vibes.
📍 New location – with both indoor space and an outdoor seating area, perfect for chatting between songs or just soaking up the atmosphere.
Start: 7:30 PM
Kind reminder: Please be polite and order at least one drink to support the venue.
🎤 Singing is optional. Socializing is guaranteed.
Social Book Club - Science Fiction Circle 🪐
Heyho and welcome to our cozy Science Fiction Circle which is part of the Social Book Club! We meet every month to discuss one book (or short story).
This time we read the German novel **"Metropolis" (1925) by Thea von Harbou**, which was the basis for the Fritz Lang silent movie from 1927.
We are happy to host our event for the first time in the **Villa Fantastica**, a fantastic library in the 13th district of Vienna. Due to the opening hours, the event will take place on Thursday evening this time.
Mixed indoor volleyball
Mixed indoor volleyball. We play in a friendly and competitive atmosphere for fun. Intermediate and advanced levels. If you cannot be present at the scheduled time, please cancel your registration 48 hours before the game so that others can join. Thank you for your understanding.
THURSDAY👋⚽FOOTBALL FRIENDLY 20:30-22:00 (Donaucity) w/ SORIN & Video Highlights
Things to know before playing:
Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls;
We play Thursday Night Football (outdoor only) . We play 90 minutes (kick off is at 20:30, and we meet at least 15 minutes before for a warm up phase). Post-Corona football matches are most likely between 14-16 and 28-32 players. If you would like to join please bring artificial turf shoes (like the ones for indoor turf) and shin pads (not mandatory but definitely recommendable).
All I ask is that you come with a good mood, be respectful to everyone, and pay online using the link below.
[FOOTxp Thursday Night Football](https://footballexperiences.net/kickaball/p/thursdaynightfootball/)
Other methods for payments.
**Bank Transfer**:
Sorin-Florian Brici
AT27 2011 1829 5564 7001
**\* [Revolut](https://revolut.me/brici)** \- Recommended
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We play light: no sliding, hard tackling, fighting, screaming, & hopefully no injuries. We need to respect current regulations in Vienna, Austria.
The main priorities are to have fun and being safe. The drinks are relatively free after the game in the local pub, served to those who have shown fantastic football fair-play skills. We’ll confirm the location, the pitches, and the dressing room numbers via our dedicated Football WhatsApp group. Keep an eye out for the group messages. See you all soon.
Sorin SMS/ WhatsApp +43 6764276984 (please ask to be added to our football groups). We will probably need to confirm your presence if you are coming for the first or second time.
Important management rule:
\> "No shows" are penalized with 10€ fee\. Please remove your name from the list at least SIX\!\!\! \(6\) HOURS before the event\. Book a place via FootballExperiences\.NET using this link
[Kick A Ball via FOOTxp.COM](https://footballexperiences.net/kickaball/)
One small final note:
Please avoid trying to take justice in your hands. If someone is talking bad, complaining, insulting someone, fouling on purpose or committing the usual football shenanigans, please let the organizers know. Measures will be taken, we assure you. Any misbehavior on your part, such as responding in an obscene way, fighting, or leaving the pitch is not a practical and diplomatic way of resolving the issues (it tends to create more tension and cause more problems). Let’s be respectful and mature and try to enjoy the game we all love. That’s why we’re all here. Get to know people from all over the world and have fun!
Thank you.
Sorin
UX Vienna Club - Book Edition: Robotproof
📖 Time to revisit our classic format and **talk about a great book** again🤩!
At our May event, we'll discuss **Vivienne Ming's** “***Robotproof: When Machines Have All The Answers, Build Better People***”. Vivienne is is an American theoretical neuroscientist and artificial intelligence expert, and a self-professed Professional Mad Scientist.
Her life and work are both extraordinary, and her latest book provides an actionable framework for rising above the “*the homogenized, vanilla world associated with AI”* (Forbes).
There’s lots to mull over, get inspired by, and take home from her writing - so don’t hesitate and join the discussion!
Don’t worry if life is too busy to read a whole book: It is absolutely not mandatory. We’ll provide enough information so everyone can learn something and connect insights to their own thinking and experiences.
If you want to familiarise yourself with the author’s work, there are lots of podcasts you can listen to, like this one: [https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/stop-letting-ai-think-for-you-dr-vivienne-ming/id212382281?i=1000758167430](https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/stop-letting-ai-think-for-you-dr-vivienne-ming/id212382281?i=1000758167430)
There’ll also be time for **networking and conversation** over drinks and snacks (donations welcome, please bring some cash 😊).
By participating, you agree that your likeness may be recorded and authorise UX Vienna to use any such recordings for event documentation and promotional purposes.
Alternate Reality Games Events This Week
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Board Game Night (Zippererstrasse U3)
Please read everything 🙏
Hello and welcome to our event 🙂
This meeting is part of regular meetings organized by (Board-games-in-Vienna) every Tuesday and Friday at 06:00 PM
Let's set a few points first:
● The language of this meeting is English!
● Please come on time otherwise you have to wait !
● Call this number if you can't find us:
+436767401074 (also WhatsApp)
The event: 🎲
If you're a fan of playing modern board games that takes about 60-90 minutes, this meeting is for you 🙂
**We also play shorter games sometimes.**
Examples for what kind of games we play :
Brass Birmingham, Terraforming Mars, Age of Innovation, Architects of the West Kingdom, Forest Shuffle, Orloj, and many other new games.
All the mentioned games are just examples, and we're not necessarily going to play the exact games.
The system: 📒
You can join us to play a game with someone, or/and you're also welcome to bring and explain your games to the others.
Feel free to ask for any game available in our collection (the link below) we will provide it for you and help with the rules
based on availability
https://boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/Aymantaha?own=1&subtype=boardgame&ff=1
The location: 📍
Simmeringer Hauptstrass 36/Siege 15/
1110 Wien
**(Zippererstrasse U3)**
Find us on google maps:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ptMbnWweFVPd8saZ7
We will be playing in the common room at my building (a room with many tables and good lighting), so feel free to bring any drinks or snacks for yourself.
The cost: 💰
**A contribution of €1 per player** will be collected to cover the room cost and maintenance for the event.
Please only sign up if you attend to come and play.
🏸Picnic on Nature with games🥑🥝 (with make friends emphasis)
⭐️Join us for a wonderful day outdoors at Donauinsel for a picnic!🍒
Please read carefully
✨Gather your blankets, pack your picnic baskets🥝, and get ready have a relaxing time filled with fun, food, and friendly people.
We're inviting you to enjoy the fresh air, the warmth of the sun, and the joy of good company.
🙌What to Expect:
Designated picnic areas where you can spread out your blankets and enjoy your homemade or store-bought snacks🥑
💎Participation fee is 5€ (cash)
⛳️please Register if you come and unregister if you don’t come.
A chance to meet and mingle with fellow board game lovers in your community🏸
A friendly atmosphere perfect for a casual hangout or party games.
⛳️What to Bring:
A picnic blanket or lawn chairs for comfortable seating.
A picnic basket filled with your favorite foods and beverages
Suncream and hats to protect yourself from the sun, as well as layers in case it gets chilly.
Any board games you'd like to play or share - the more, the better!✨
How to find? Come to metro station Donauinsel, don’t be late, we will gather at the entrance and then go to the location. If you are late, exact location will be in comments at 12.30.
Join us on Instagram to follow events
https://www.instagram.com/makegoodfriends?igsh=YjA2czVxNjF0cGJi&utm_source=qr
(board) Gayme Night
Gayme Night is our cozy board games hangout for the queer community and friends. Expect classics, quick party games, and the occasional chaotic round where someone swears they “definitely read the rules” (they did not).
Come with your besties or show up solo — we’ll help people find a table and get a game going. The goal is simple: relaxed social time, a bit of playful competition, and a space that feels easy to enter.
How it works
* Drop in any time between 18:00 and 21:00
* Choose a game from the selection (or bring your own)
* Join an open table or ask us to match you with a group
* Play, snack, sip, repeat
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Who it’s for
Queer folks and friends/allies who can respect the space. You don’t need board game skills—just basic kindness and the ability to lose gracefully
Free entry.
Accessibility notes
We aim to make this event as accessible as possible. If you have access needs or questions (seating, sensory needs, etc.), message us in advance and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Community care
Villa Vida is a safer-space-ish environment: be respectful, ask for consent, and keep it cute. Harassment, racism, transphobia, misogyny, ableism, or any other form of discrimination isn’t welcome.
Bring a friend or come make one. See you at Gayme Night.
RodeHoe’s Rootin’ Tootin’ Pub Quiz – Diva-themed PUB QUIZ
Join drag queen RodeHoe for RodeHoe’s Rootin’ Tootin’ Pub Quiz — an evening of trivia, laughter, and friendly competition led by one of Vienna’s sharpest (and loudest) hosts.
Each quiz night brings a new theme, with questions spanning pop culture, queer history, music, film, and unexpected knowledge. Teams compete for bragging rights while RodeHoe keeps the room lively with humor, commentary, and just enough chaos.
Theme – MAY 29
DIVA-THEMED
Test your knowledge of queens, lip syncs, iconic moments, runway looks, and unforgettable catchphrases from the Drag Race universe.
Entry
Donation-based. Pay what you wish. Everyone is welcome.
What to Expect
Drag-hosted quiz with personality (not a quiet pub night)
A mix of easy, niche, and “how do I know this?” questions
A social, low-pressure atmosphere
Mild chaos, strong opinions, and occasional dramatic reactions
Accessibility & Community
Step-free access
Accessible toilet
Queer-centered, inclusive space
No tolerance for discriminatory behavior
Run+B-fast
Hi Running fellows,
Whether you’re a walker, new to running, a semi-pro, a marathonist or a sprint star - if you want to start your weekend in an active way and enjoy the outdoors in lovely surroundings with a fun, international and multilingual group of people, you are welcome to join us!
Every Saturday at 9:30 am, we meet, we run, in the magnificent Schönbrunn park, and then we go for breakfast.
Want to discuss politics or the best recipes for banana pancakes? Not a problem. Not feeling social? Tune out with your earbuds - we can talk over breakfast. We are casual. You can be too.
What to expect: Start by meeting Adrian, Ali, Liz, Paul and Sonia on-time at 9:30am outside the Schönbrunn U-Bahn stop (exit Grünbergstraße). (Coordinates: 48.1858130, 16.3200640) From there, we walk to the side park entrance where the “running” part begins. The important thing is that you run at your own pace. Typically, small groups of people will run at the same pace as you, so you never have to walk/run alone :)
We finish one hour later, at about 10:40am, reconvening just inside the Hietzinger Tor exit. (Coordinates: 48.1858825, 16.3032647). From there, we’re off to breakfast!
Breakfast Details: Anker bakery opposite the U4 Hietzing station and depending on the weather, grab something for a picnic in Schönbrunn park, or hang out in the bakery. If you missed us earlier, you can always go there around 10:45.
We are a fun group of runners who don’t take things too seriously. We meet, chat, RUN, stretch, chat, EAT and we hang out over a beer every now and then. It's that easy. Please join us for breakfast after the run! The more the merrier.
Typically we are 10-30 people, as not everyone who comes signs up on meetup.
Important disclaimer: Please only run as much as you feel you can, considering the temperature, weather conditions, your own fitness etc... run and walk at your own pace as the organizers do not assume any liability for any injuries or health issues. Sonia, Adrian, Ali, Paul and Liz
DAY DJ: DJ Von Habicht
Day DJ is a weekly series at Villa Vida Café where local DJs take over the space and share their sound in a daytime setting. The series focuses on new talent, experimentation, and community. It creates a low-pressure environment where DJs can develop ideas, shape their sound, and connect with people through music.
The format is intentionally relaxed and accessible. Visitors are welcome to come by to listen, work, meet friends, have coffee, or stay for the entire set. Day DJ aims to create an ongoing platform where local DJs can grow their practice while contributing to Vienna’s queer and underground music culture.
**DJ Von Habicht**
DJ Von Habicht’s style and message are being shaped by the impressions of the queer and underground world, as well as by the search for freedom in the deepest waves of electronic music.
Through a psychedelic journey with an immersive and groovy selection of techno, trance, and tech house elements, a message emerges: the search for liberation is inevitable and there is always a storytelling behind every piece of art.
DJs have always played an important role in queer culture. In spaces where queer people were excluded or unsafe, DJs helped create environments where identity, expression, connection, and experimentation could exist. Many of the foundations of modern nightlife — including house, disco, and club culture — emerged from queer communities, especially Black and Latinx scenes.
Day DJ continues this tradition by offering space for emerging artists, community exchange, and alternative forms of gathering outside of traditional nightlife hours.
Free entry. No reservation needed.
**Participate as a DAY DJ**
[https://villavida.at/portfolio-item/day-dj](https://villavida.at/portfolio-item/day-dj)
Alternate Reality Games Events Near You
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CABS Boardgaming Saturday, May 30th
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
CABS Friday Boardgaming 6/12
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
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.
Game Dev Meetup (@Improving In-Person)
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).
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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)
CABS First Friday!!! 6/5
Boardgaming and boardgaming and MORE boardgaming .... we have over 2000 games onsite to play Join us !!!



















