European Board Games

**Welcome to Incubator Melbourne!** Curious about how board games are made? This is our regular event to test new prototype games. Newcomers are very welcome and no experience is needed. You don’t need to bring a game to join and play. ***Please RSVP here and cancel if you cannot attend.*** *Total attendance is higher than the Meetup RSVP list, and we typically have a good-sized group on the day.* 🗺️ **HOW TO FIND US** The Lion Hotel is on level 3 of Melbourne Central. We’ll be down the back at Jac’s Bar. Look for our tables and grab a seat. 👀 **WHAT TO EXPECT** • Bring a game to test, or just join in others’ games • Two sessions: short games first, longer games after lunch • Quick intros, setup, lunch break, then afternoon games ⏰ **TIMES** • 11:00–11:30am: Intros and setup • 11:30–1:00pm: Short games • 1:00–1:30pm: Lunch • 1:30–4:00pm: Longer games

MUST TAP “ATTEND” (PLEASE SPECIFY NUMBER OF GUESTS) AND REGISTER ON Friending-night.eventbrite.com FOR FREE. This is an extremely popular event so please RSVP EARLY to avoid disappointment as PLACES ARE LIMITED. Please arrive on time at 5.30pm as NO ADMISSION WILL GRANTED ONCE THE VENUE REACHES FULL CAPACITY. Please follow instagram.com/eventsinmelb for more FREE events! LAST ENTRY STRICTLY AT 6.30PM

MUST TAP “ATTEND” (PLEASE SPECIFY NUMBER OF GUESTS) AND REGISTER ON introverts.eventbrite.com FOR FREE. Calling all introverts! Meet other introverts in Melbourne and make new friends in a safe environment with board games to help break the ice! Feel free but not obliged to socialise! ALL WELCOME! Please follow Instagram.com/eventsinmelb for more FREE events! LAST ENTRY STRICTLY AT 6.30PM

Curious about Pickleball? Now’s your chance to give it a go! Join our COME AND TRY PICKLEBALL sessions for just $10 and experience the fastest-growing sport in the world! Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to have a hit and enjoy some social fun. ✅ OPEN PLAY – Relaxed, fun, and easy to pick up! ✅ All equipment provided – Paddles & balls included ✅ Limited spots available – First come, first served! SESSION TIMES: 🗓️ Wednesdays: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM 🗓️ Fridays: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM 🗓️ Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM & 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM 🗓️ Sundays: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM & 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 SPORTS POINT Altona North Unit 1, 64-66 McArthurs Road, Altona North, VIC 3025 📞 0403 556 859 \| ✉ [admin@sportspoint.com.au](mailto:admin@sportspoint.com.au) Sign up now on Open Sports, Meetup, or at [www.sportspoint.com.au](http://www.sportspoint.com.au/) Spots are filling fast – Don’t miss out! Come down, have a hit, and experience why Pickleball is the hottest sport right now!

🍝✨ **Lunch at Vibrante’s Italian – Templestowe!** ✨🍝 Did you *make it through Christmas* in one piece? 😅🎄 If so — bravo! You deserve a long lunch, good laughs, and conversation with people you *actually* want to talk to! 💃🍷 Join us for a relaxed, post-festive catch-up at **Vibrante’s Italian Restaurant** in **Templestowe** — great food, warm vibes, and plenty of room for stories, sass, and maybe a little tiramisu therapy 🍰😉 📅 **Saturday 28th December** 🕧 **12:30 PM** 📍 **Vibrante’s Italian Restaurant, Templestowe** Come hungry, come chatty, come fabulous! Let’s toast surviving the silly season — and celebrate friendship, laughter, and the joy of still showing up! 🥂💖 MENU: https://www.vibranterestaurant.com.au/_files/ugd/a4475d_b65c33fa38a1468da546ec2105259dbf.pdf AND YES!!!! THEY SPLIT BILLS!!

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Join us for and **end of year fun event**, a fantastic Sunday afternoon of music, good vibes, and great company at the iconic Mission to Seafarers! **Dinash & Friends** bringing a unique mix of pop, funk and reggae 😎 **Date & Time:** Sunday, 28th December 2025 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM **Venue**: The Mission to Seafarers Victoria **Address:** 717 Flinders Street, Docklands (South Wharf Venue) **Cost:** **Free Entry** (Donations for costs are welcome) **Vibe:** Great venue, great vibe, great tunes, & drinks at great prices 🍺🍷 Live music in the ‘open air beer-garden’ (weather permitting) or in the courtyard under the rooftop. This is the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon so come down to this iconic South Wharf venue and support the historic Mission to Seafarers. The Mission to Seafarers Victoria is a heritage-listed building in Melbourne's Docklands and provides welfare services to seafarers. Your attendance supports this vital cause! Getting there by public transport is easy - the tram stop is just nearby or it's just a short walk from Flinders Street station. Even closer from Southern Cross Station. Enter around the side to the beer garden.

######## NEW LOCATION ####### We are going to be at The Forge on Bethel Rd this week and until further notice! 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 building that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.

Join us at Easton Town Center for a casual evening of board gaming. Play from our library or bring one of your favorites to share. We usually bring along Catan, Ticket to Ride, Cascadia, etc... We'll be set up at the Donatos Pizza Party Room. It was free for us to reserve, but you may want to buy a drink or go in on a pizza. Why Easton? Although there aren't any board game stores / cafes here, it's a nice area. More importantly, this event coincides with LifeTime Fitness Parent's Night Out, so our kid will get babysat. If you happen to be a member of Lifetime you too can get free babysitting and play some games.

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 building that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.

This is a time where players of all ages, and skill levels can gather and enjoy a nice Sunday full of Chess!

CHANGED to WEDNESDAYS COLUMBUS RECREATION CENTERS require membership fee to play. Register & Pay at the desk when you arrive. $5 day pass is available. I have some extra pickle ball paddles and balls if you don’t have one. Definitely bring your own paddle if you have one and bring some balls if you have them. Legal Stuff: The event hosts/Organizers are just fellow member volunteers. By participating in any event, you assume all risks of liability and injury inherent in these activities. You are responsible for your own safety and for determining if you are in condition fit to participate. You are also responsible for knowing and abiding by all laws and rules during your participation in any event.
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