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🎲Games At The Pub - Make Some Friends At The Walthamstow Board Game Meetup!
Join our weekly Walthamstow Meetups and play some games with us!
**💜Everybody Welcome:** We meet up every week to play a bunch of modern board games, card games and party games in pubs. If you would like to get involved, RSVP to the event. You can bring games with you if you like, although not a requirement.
🌱**Something For Everyone:** Whether you're a seasoned board game veteran or just starting out, you're welcome. No previous experience necessary, we go through the rules before playing. We play a range of games, from lighter card and party games to epic strategies.
**📌Where:** We meet at the **Lord Palmerston** in Walthamstow, when you arrive you can find us in the dedicated gaming space upstairs (a few flights with handrails). Come say hello and the event hosts will get you settled in.
⌚**When**:
* **18:30** \- Arrival & Game Sign Up
* **19:00** \- Games Begin
* **23:00** \- Venue Closes
If you arrive after games begin, you may have to wait until the next game starts. If you are running late on the night, please do let us know.
**👥Community** **Hosted:** We'll always get folks involved, but you can join the community and sign up for games in advance! Many games played on the night get organised ahead of time. Come join the fun at **https://discord.gg/mHZSKq2**
📸**Photos:** Help us satiate the algorithm-beast, upload photos of your favourite games and consenting participants! When taking photos please do make sure that people in the photos are comfortable to appear in them.
**✨Free:** Nothing to join, although we encourage supporting the venue by buying refreshments while gaming. You can also support the community by uploading event photos!
**💫FYI**
🍴 No Kitchen: Order in or BYOF
📶Venue has stairs to access gaming area
🐶 Dog friendly & Service Animals welcome
🅿️ No customer parking
South London Playtesting at The Ludoquist, Croydon
We are a welcoming community of board game designers and playtesters, please join us and bring your games in development for feedback, to play upcoming games, or just to chat about the hobby and industry! We range from first-time designers, hobby designers, published designers, and publishing companies.
We meet **every Tuesday** at The Ludoquist board game cafe in Croydon, from 6:30pm-10pm. We try to ensure that as many games can be played in an evening, and prioritise those that haven't been able to test their games recently, although we cannot guarantee that your game will be played in the first session you join.
The **final meeting of each month is reserved for playing published games**. We use this time to catch up on games that we want to try or discuss.
You can also join our Facebook Group community for feedback and discussion: https://www.facebook.com/groups/playtestuksouthlondon
We look forward to seeing you!
Board Games in The Sun
Welcome to My Kind of Meeples.
Feel free to RSVP and come along for some board gaming delights.
We are moving back into our spiritual home of The Sun Of Camberwell!
After a few weeks sofa surfing at another venue we are back at The Sun Of Camberwell.
Please arrive from 6.30pm for chit chat and getting to know each other. If you are new, please introduce yourself to one of the hosts and they will look after you.
At 7pm we start our first game of picking games for the night. Those who have brought games along offer up what they have, with a brief introduction and an idea of difficulty level. People are then free to join any game that they like, and we will make sure everybody has a game to play. If it's a game you do not know, it will always be taught beforehand or there will be a quick refresher if you have played it before.
We play a lot of different sorts of games which last between 1 to 3 hours. We have a variety of games happening at once, and usually have at least one beginner-friendly game and one more advanced game running on any evening.
The evening normally lasts until closing time (approx 11pm) and depending on the game you play, you might get more than one game a night.
We do ask that, if you are able to, please purchase from the bar as the pub kindly accommodates us, so we like to give back.
We look forward to having you at our group.
🏐 Volleyball Sessions📍 Clapham 📶 Mixed Ability
**BOOK HERE**: https://www.sportas.co.uk/games/39458
**Game Description:**
Please be aware that our sessions are also on our own mobile app. Therefore, the number of participants you currently see may not reflect the total number of participants.
To participate in this session, your first step is to attend one of our coaching sessions and receive approval from one of our experienced coaches.
Our game is designed for players who possess a strong understanding of the sport and are eager for a more challenging experience.
With fast-paced rallies, strategic plays, and a competitive atmosphere, you'll have the opportunity to refine your technique, enhance your agility, and strengthen your teamwork. This environment provides the perfect platform to elevate your volleyball skills and strive for victory.
Join our vibrant community of passionate volleyball enthusiasts and prepare to showcase your talent on the court. Let's come together to play, learn, and excel in this exhilarating intermediate-level volleyball game!
**Rules**
By booking this session, you acknowledge and agree to comply with our terms and conditions, privacy policies, and cancellation policy, which can be found below.
Participation in this session requires prior approval from one of our coaches during our coaching sessions.
Kindly be aware that booking this session without a pre-existing invitation may lead to potential denial of entry, with no refund available.
**Terms & Conditions at:**
https://www.littlegiantsvc.com/terms-and-conditions
**Privacy Policy at:**
https://www.littlegiantsvc.com/privacy-policy
**Cancellation Policy:**
Bookings are non-refundable, non-transferable and non-exchangeable. This includes tournaments, volleyball camps, monthly memberships, 1-on-1 and 1 to 6 trainings & team membership fee. Social sessions are exchangeable if we are contacted within 24 hours prior to attendance at a social or coached session to transfer payment to your preferred date(within 30 days of the original booking) Little Giants VC will contact you in the event of postponement or cancellation to work with you.
Brixton Board Games at Otter Chaos Board Game Cafe
***\*Brand New Brixton Board Game Cafe\****
**Tuesday Social Mixer Games**
There will be a £5 entry charge for the whole night.
Come with friends or alone, and join in with one of the games we'll be fully teaching and running through.
Turn up and we'll help you find a group and game from our extensive library of 500+ games. Beginners very welcome!
New? Ask at front for Seamus or Kyle and we’ll help you find a game.
A stone's throw from both Brixton mainline and underground stations, Otter Chaos has over **500 games** for you to play.
See photos to preview our games.
Bring your family, a couple of friends, or the whole gang for a wonderful time playing anything from the silliest of party games, to the most involved heavy strategy games.
Whilst you're playing you can enjoy our wide range of soft and alcoholic drinks—including a wide range of cocktails. And feast on our delicious handmade sourdough pizzas—with vegan options and gluten-free bases available on request.
Tuesday Tabletop Games at Premiere Cinemas
It's **Tuesday** & our main night of the week & the fun & games are just getting started here at DWL!
We're located here in the Cinema (which can be found on the 3rd floor of the Mercury Mall Shopping Centre) on:
* **Tuesdays & Thursdays**: From 17:30 to 22:00.
* **Saturdays**: From 12:00 to 22:00
🦁 And we're still running every Monday 6pm to 11pm at the Golden Lion Pub too.
🌭☕ There are hot & cold food & drink options available from the cinema at low prices!
Supporting Premiere Cinema by buying their food & drink IS supporting Dicing With Life! The cinema has been very generous to us by bringing us into their space & our way of showing our gratitude is by sending some business their way.
And their menu is surprisingly cheap! Especially compared to any other cinema.
Here's some cool examples of some great **offers**:
Buy a large **Popcorn** (it's a huge bucket!) or a large **fizzy drink** & it'll initially cost you £4, BUT, take your bucket or cup back to the bar for a **refill** & the cinema will refill it back up to the top for just £2! 🍿🥤
That's half price Popcorn & Pop!
This also applies to **Ice Blasts** too (£5 initially but to refill it's just £3).
There's also Hot Dogs, Nachos, Pick n Mix & many other treats in store too! Check out their menu 😋
If you have any questions, please ask & let the fun commence! 🎲
🏐 Volleyball Session📍Poplar 📶 Lower Intermediate
**BOOK HERE**: https://www.sportas.co.uk/games/37473
**Game Description:**
Come and play Tuesday evenings Lower-Intermediate volleyball session in Poplar 🔥
Picturesque court with plenty of serving space and also space to stay warm on the side when your team is off waiting for the next game 🙌
**Rules**
3 teams of 6
Games to 15 points
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Unreal Engine Workshop: FREE Game Design Meetup | GameCamp
***Enter the live meeting room here: [https://discord.gg/5wgxtr4c2u](https://discord.gg/5wgxtr4c2u)***
***Download the engine here: [https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/download](https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/download)***
Welcome to the **Unreal Engine Workshop!** In each session we'll tackle essential game design discussions, then transition into hands-on project creation. Participants will build and expand their skills continuously as we explore every aspect of game development. From basic blueprints and interactive mechanics, to advanced rigging, animation, environment design, and lighting, we'll work our way up to creating small complete games. We encourage experimentation and peer teaching, so whether you're a beginner or experienced developer looking to deepen your expertise, our sessions provide a supportive environment to learn, create, and innovate together in Unreal Engine 5.
🏐 Volleyball Session 🔥 📍Canary Wharf 📶 Lower Intermediate
**BOOK HERE**: https://www.sportas.co.uk/games/41079
**Game Description:**
👟 Drills led by experienced players who also join the session.
💪 Intense volleyball skills practice for individuals.
🎮 Drills and game setting.
🌟 Positive co-learning environment for rapid improvement.
🏐 Access to 18 volleyballs.
**Rules**
\- point to 15
\- max 2 games in a row
\- 3 team of 6 players
\- modified games situation might be applied depending on situation \(5:1\, modified 5:1 or 6:2 etc\.\)
🏐 Drills and Volleyball Games 📍 UEL 📶 Lower Intermediate
**BOOK HERE**: https://www.sportas.co.uk/games/41840
**Game Description:**
👟 Drills led by experienced players who also join the session.
💪 Intense volleyball skills practice for individuals.
🎮 Drills and game setting.
🌟 Positive co-learning environment for
rapid improvement.
🏐 Access to 18 volleyballs.
**Rules**
\- point to 15
\- max 2 games in a row
\- 3 team of 6 players
\- modified games situation might be applied depending on situation \(5:1\, modified 5:1 or 6:2 etc\.\)
\*Privacy policy for drills and games sessions\*
You may not record any footage or take photos during the session unless explicitly authorised by the organisers.
⚽ Advanced 8 aside📍Stratford 📶 Advanced
**BOOK HERE**: https://www.sportas.co.uk/games/37712
**Game Description:**
Come and join a top quality 8 aside footy game in Stratford 🔥
🚨Important- The pitch can also allow for 5, 6 & 7 aside so don’t worry if there are less numbers, the game is still happening 🔥
**Directions:**
🚶♂️5 minute walk from Stratford International DLR Station
📍Pitch 1, nearest to the entrance.
**Rules**
\- No aggressive behaviour
\- Change keeper every 6 minutes
\- No slide tackles
🏐 Volleyball Session 🔥📍 Canary Wharf 📶 Upper Intermediate
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/42975
**Game Description:**
👟 Drills led by experienced players who also join the session.
💪 Intense volleyball skills practice for individuals.
🎮 Drills and game setting.
🌟 Positive co-learning environment for
rapid improvement.
🏐 Access to 18 volleyballs.
**Rules**
\- point to 15
\- max 2 games in a row
\- 3 team of 6 players
\- modified games situation might be applied depending on situation \(5:1\, modified 5:1 or 6:2 etc\.\)
\*Privacy policy for drills and games sessions\*
You may not record any footage or take photos during the session unless explicitly authorised by the organisers.
🏐 Volleyball Games 📍 Poplar 📶 Lower Intermediate
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/41842
**Game Description:**
🎮 Warm up and game only setting.
🌟 Positive environment.
**Rules**
\- point to 15
\- max 2 games in a row
\- 3 team of 6 players
\- modified games situation might be applied depending on situation \(5:1\, modified 5:1 or 6:2 etc\.\)
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\*Privacy policy for games only sessions\*
By attending this game session, you agree to the following:
\* Video recordings/photos are allowed only during free game\* sessions
\* Attending implies consent to potentially being recorded by other participants
\* Any videos must only be shared via private links
\* Distribution limited to session participants only
\* Explicit consent required for any public sharing
\* Respect others' privacy and comfort
\*Please contact the co-organisers if you have any questions about the policy.
🏐 Drills + Games for Intermediate📍Leyton 📶 Lower Intermediate
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/42623
**Game Description:**
👟 Drills led by experienced players who also join the session.
💪 Intense volleyball skills practice for individuals.
🎮 Drills and game setting.
🌟 Positive co-learning environment for
rapid improvement.
🏐 Access to 18 volleyballs.
Rules
\- point to 15
\- max 2 games in a row
\- 3 team of 6 players
\- modified games situation might be applied depending on situation \(5:1\, modified 5:1 or 6:2 etc\.\)
\*Privacy policy for drills and games sessions\*
You may not record any footage or take photos during the session unless explicitly authorised by the organisers.
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NSCoder Night
Bring your work or your hobby, hang out, and code with us.
Follow @buckeyecocoa for more information.
Board games at The Forge
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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.
Holiday Dinner
Monday December 29th at 6PM we'll be meeting up dinner at the Pies & Pints at Easton. Feel free to bring guests. Sandwiches run about $15 and large pizzas run $20-30.
Columbus Comedy Improv Meetup at Gresso's!
Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you knew Del Close on a personal level, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup** for some fun and games!
The idea behind improv is to create entire scenes from scratch based on a suggestion from the audience. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway*, *ComedySportz*, or *Wild 'n Out*; it could also be done to tell stories, like *Middleditch and Schwartz*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and free!) weekly comedy event, brings the games (and occasionally different forms) for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Not only is it a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and make friendships that'll last a lifetime!
Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!
Pickleball.
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.
Photos & or Video: by attending these events you acknowledge photos and or video may be taken and used on this and other platforms.
AVATAR: FIRE & ASH
$5 MOVIE NIGHT!
With avatar fire and Ash, James Cameron takes audiences back to Pandora in an immersive new adventure with marine turned Navi leader Jake Sully. Navi Warrior, Naytiri and the Solly family. The film has a screenplay by James Cameron and Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver.
We will see the 6 PM showing and I will post my seat so that we can sit together. We can grab something to eat after if people want and chat to round out the experience.
This is a MUST SEE MOVIE for me. I hope you feel the same. I will CANCEL if there are less than 5 RSVPs on the movie date.





















