Game Programming

The wait is over !! It launches **on Saturday, 9th May 2026** 👾 🎲 Join Us for Board Games at **Soul Bowl Cafeteria**! Whether you're new to board games or a seasoned player, come along for a relaxed afternoon of fun, great food, and meeting new people. Everyone is welcome—just bring yourself and your game face! **N.B. Please pre-order food, to support the business, in the Meetup question when RSVPing.** **https://www.soulbowl.cafe/menu/#** **Games Available (do bring any you'd like to play)** Bank Heist Carcassonne Catan Codenames Crystal Maze Exploding Kittens Monopoly Terraforming Mars Uno Flip Uno No Mercy

It's **Saturday** & 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! 🎲

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/46626 **Game Description:** 🎯 LEVEL UP YOUR VOLLEYBALL GAME 🎯 Ready to sharpen your skills and take your performance to the next level? The Level Up Series is built for players who want to grow their game through high-quality, personalised coaching in a competitive environment. 👊 Each session includes: ✅ 1 hour of focused coaching tailored to the group’s needs ✅ 1 hour of game scenarios to apply what you’ve learned in real time ✅ Individual feedback to help you progress faster 🏐 Led by Coach Chester – a dedicated libero and rising leader in the UK volleyball scene, focused on athlete development: • 🏐 Coach for 2 LVA Pantheon Division 3 teams • 💼 Former President, Treasurer & Social Secretary, King’s College London Volleyball • 👑 Founder & CEO, Pantheon Volleyball • 🤝 Key Connector for up-and-coming athletes and programmes 👨‍🏫 Chester also brings his coaching and leadership to: • Pantheon Volleyball initiatives and talent development • KCL Mixed Premier Team in LUSL League • Volleyball England as a Level 1 Qualified Assistant Coach With a unique blend of on-court experience, organisational leadership, and entrepreneurial drive, Chester is deeply committed to helping players unlock their potential and supporting the next generation of volleyball talent. **Rules** 1\. Players should be respectful and follow the coach’s instructions when given 2\. Remain kind and courteous to players around you regardless of their skill level 3\. Enjoy yourself and remember to ask the coach if you have any questions \(hint: there are no stupid ones\) Photos and videos may be taken during the sessions and used as promotional material for the Pantheon Volleyball Club. By signing up, you give your consent to be filmed and to be used for the purposes as mentioned above. If you would like to opt out of this, please send a message to the pantheon volleyball page.

If you're looking for a laid back Saturday playing some board games and talking nerd stuff in a pub with some awesome people, this is the meetup for you! Whether you're new to London or just want to get some long-lost in-person socialisation, we're a friendly community and welcome you all. **What to expect:** We officially play from **2 PM to 7 PM**, but we keep it casual. Show up when you can, and stay as long as you like. If you’re having a good time, there’s usually a group that stays late for a few extra pints and chat. **Some house rules:** * We aim to ensure these events are friendly, welcoming and safe, and so we ask you abide by our [Code of Conduct](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YEl0gv61SkBFN-YF6fyVvuQYicWbWhRL/view?usp=drive_link) * We have a community box of games we keep in the pub, but please feel welcome to bring your own games along. Just be prepared to teach us how to play! * We don't charge a cover fee, so please help support the pub by ordering food and drink throughout the afternoon. * Please keep your RSVPs updated so we can manage numbers and ensure we can reserve enough tables.

**SuperPlay** is an **exciting outdoor gameplay meetup**, featuring big games like Capture the Flag, Finch and Blind Assassin! These games are funny, social and tactical 🎈 perfect for making new friends as well as **challenging your mind and body!** \*\*\*\*\*\*\* **📍 LOCATION/HOW TO FIND 📍** Travel to Great Portland St or Regent's Park Underground Station and walk 3mins around Park Square and towards Regent's Park. Cross over Outer Circle Road and walk into Regent's Park up the tree-lined path (The Broad Walk) for 3mins. When you see the Lions with Wings, turn right and follow the path ahead Map (Event Location): **[https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ljy9oyXgL5uhwnx99](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ljy9oyXgL5uhwnx99)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\* All games and activities are **optional** and there's no pressure to compete - this is just a fun way to get some exercise and **make friends for life!** ❤️ Our Gameplay Meetups are **100% FREE** and open to everyone (kids are allowed if accompanied by an adult). We are LGBTQ+ friendly and encourage everyone to be who you are - **we love you for you!** \*\*\*\*\*\*\* **❤️ Support PlayCulture!** If you are loving our free gameplay meetups please consider supporting us on Patreon! **[patreon.com/playculture](https://www.patreon.com/playculture)** or drop us a one-off donation here **[playculture.com/donate](https://www.playculture.com/donate.php)** \*\*\*\*\*\*\* **REVIEWS** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *The whole experience was great for the soul. I have made new friends who are now my go to activity buddies. I highly recommend it to your inner child!* \- AnonymousFox ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *I think for a lot of us it was more than just play, it was a safe space to be ourselves and to have fun. I enjoyed meeting like-minded people who love playing as much as me!* \- Anita ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *Fresh new games and great people with a relaxed atmosphere that was both action packed and laid back. I felt like a kid again!* \- AnonymousSquirrel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *I had so much fun! Definitely a very welcoming environment with lots of great people. It was a great way to unwind/de-stress - AnonymousGoat* \*\*\*\*\*\*\* **🚀 WHAT HAPPENS AT OUR MEETUPS? 🚀** Your friendly game leader will explain how the games work and lead a little warm up, then game-on! At the end of the meetup we get food and chill until the foxes are out **⚡ WHAT IF I DON'T KNOW HOW THE GAMES WORK? ⚡** Relax! Our games are very simple and we always explain everything you need to know - beginners very welcome! **🎈 CAN I BRING MY FRIEND? 🎈** Yes please! Just select additional tickets if you are bringing someone with you **🥾 WHAT TO BRING** 🌊 \- Trainers and comfy clothes that you don't mind getting a bit muddy\! \- Bottle of water **❤️ MORE INFORMATION 🤔** Visit [www.playculture.com](https://www.playculture.com) for more info **📷 PHOTOGRAPHY 🎥** Please note that we may film or take photos at our events, either for promotion or for our YouTube channel. By attending our events you agree to feature **📢 REMEMBER 📢** These events are free-to-attend social meetups organised by passionate people. You are responsible for yourself and for your own safety. By attending you are agreeing to our terms (available here: [playculture.com/disclaimer](https://www.playculture.com/disclaimer)) Take care out there in the big wide world, and let us know if anything is troubling you **❤️**

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/45690 **Game Description:** Come and play in a social/mixed ability volleyball games session on a Saturday evening in King's Cross 🏐 This is a session for mixed ability players so please be positive and encouraging towards all players. Most importantly this is a session to play some fun games and meet some nice people 🧡 Please familiarise with the rules of the game below ⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLZ44KBWEbo Directions: 🚶‍♂️7 minute walk from Euston or King's Cross station 🚿Showers, toilets and changing rooms available Rules 3 teams 6, games to 15 points, max 2 games in a row.

!!! Tournaments is full now, thanks !!! 🏐 GRANDMASTERS VC SPRING TOURNAMENT 🏐 Come and join our first full-day indoor volleyball tournament this spring in London! 🇬🇧 Tournament details: 📅 10th of May 📍UEL SportsDock ⏰ 9:00 AM - 19:30 PM 💷 £200 Per team 🥇 Medals and trophy 🎟 Pool & playoffs stages 🏐 Playing Format: \- Men's category\. \- Games are 1 set to 25\, \(cap at 25\)\. \- 2 Pools of 6\. \- Each team plays the other 5 teams in its pool once\. \- Top 4 from each pool plays quarterfinals. Then will play semis, and final. 🏐 Interested? 📩 DM us on MeetUps or on Instagram @grandmastersvc, or 📧 email us at grandmasters650@gmail.com

Every Sunday from 3pm Board Games in Vauxhall Come join us for a new board game event in Vauxhall! We're heading to the Riverside pub from 3pm to play board games (all board/card games welcome). Easily accessible from the Northern Line, Victoria Line, Vauxhall overground and Vauxhall Bus Station. Bring some games, or just bring yourself, and join a friendly community of gamers for some relaxed Sunday fun!

**🖖 A quick heads up! We usually have 10 plus people, and we game through the night, DM us for the link the group WhatsApp** **🎲👫** **Weekly Board Gaming Night in Islington!** **🎲👫** **Hey Board Gamers! Are you ready to roll the dice and embark on thrilling adventures right here in London? Join us for a fantastic evening of strategy, fun, and camaraderie at our** **Weekly Board Games Night** **in Islington! 🌟** **📍** **Venue:** **St John’s Tavern, Islington, London** **🚶‍♂️ A 5 minute walk from the Archway Tube Station, turn right outside tube on Junction Rd and cross the road. Can’t miss it it’s a big black pub and well upstairs in the function room. Our own private space.** **🗓️** **When:** **Every Week from 5pm - 11pm** **We're all about those intricate Euro-style games and modern classics that challenge the mind and spirit. Whether you're a seasoned player of** **Scythe, a master builder in** **Catan, a strategic traveller in** **Ticket to Ride, or ruling the dunes in** **Dune Imperium, we've got a spot for you at our table! 🎲🏰** **What to Expect:** * **A cozy evening at St John’s Tavern🍻, a perfect backdrop for our gaming escapades.** * **A variety of games available, but feel free to bring your favorites to share with the group! 🕹️** * **A friendly, welcoming atmosphere where you can dive deep into games and make new friends. 👭👬** **This meet is perfect for those who:** * **Are you new to gaming but want to learn and play in a friendly group 🫶** * **Love Euro-style board games and modern classics 🌍** * **Are looking for a regular group to enjoy board gaming 🎉** * **Want to meet other like-minded individuals in a relaxed setting 🤝** **👉 Spots are limited, so RSVP now to secure your place at the gaming table!** **Let's make this a weekly highlight! Can't wait to see you there and get our game on! 🚀** **📢 Spread the word and bring your friends – the more, the merrier! See you at St John’s Tavern.🎲❤️**

🎲 **Come join us for some fun in the park!** 🎲 We welcome both game enthusiasts and casual players. **This is a free weekly summer social park gathering with board/social games starting at 3:30pm.** Food, drinks, and toilets are usually available at [Broad Walk Cafe](https://www.royalparks.org.uk/visit/parks/regents-park-primrose-hill/broad-walk-cafe-0) and [Espresso Bar](https://www.royalparks.org.uk/visit/parks/regents-park-primrose-hill/espresso-bar) nearby. Please feel free to bring your own picnic mats, food, and/or drinks. **How to find us:** Meet at 3:30pm in Regents Park. Here is the map of where we will be playing in the park (Cumberland Green): [X Marks The Spot](https://hyau.notion.site/Rounders-and-Football-at-Regents-Park-Map-8bc419b72dde4aacaec3870d291636be)[!](https://www.notion.so/hyau/Rounders-at-Regents-Park-8bc419b72dde4aacaec3870d291636be) You can also locate us around here: [What3Words](https://what3words.com/swim.jolly.youth) (just look out for a bunch of games, a blue ikea bag, and/or an orange mat and you can usually spot us). We also have a [Whatsapp Community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IF3jPnvoxv0GbUPulIAd5b) where we post our live location each week. **The Games** We usually have a mixture of games including but not limited to: Exploding Kittens, Scout, Sushi Go, Monopoly Deal, Catan, Ticket to Ride, Cartographers, Avalon, Blood on the Clocktower. What we play will depend on the group as a whole. If you have anything specific you are interested in **please do bring it along** or leave us a message to make sure we bring it. **Please keep your RSVP up to date .** Look forward to seeing both new and familiar faces!

A Rabble session is 1 hour of fun and social team games. Each game disguises high-intensity intervals within the rules, giving you an effective, all-body workout without even realising it. We play a bunch of different games at each session (like British Bulldog, Capture the Flag, Dodgeball, Frisbee and many more), and every class is different. Sessions are open to all, no matter your sporting ability. Each game is explained before we start, so there's no need to have played any of the games before. Come solo or bring friends! And stay at the end for the social part! Who knew getting fit could be this fun? **TO BOOK**: It's essential that you book onto sessions via our website, using the link below; due to restrictions on games and preparation times we cannot accept walk-ins, or late arrivals. [https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/](https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/) Use the code **FREEPLAY** to get your first game free! *** We play every: * Monday in Finsbury Park (19:00 - 20:00) * Tuesday in Shoreditch Park (19:00 - 20:00) * Wednesday in Elephant & Castle (19:00 - 20:00) * Saturday in Southwark Park (10:30 - 11:30) * Saturday in Finsbury Park (11:00 - 12:00) * Sunday in Clapham Common (12:00 - 13:00) We hope to see you playing soon! PS. We have a group of dedicated regulars, so numbers are usually much higher than Meetup might suggest. Book your place here: [https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/](https://joinrabble.com/locations/london/) **Love Rabble**

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/46052 **Game Description:** Only sign up if you are Upper Intermediate/ Advanced Level Player and Knowlegeable of 5:1 Rotations. You will be ask not to join the game if you do not qualify from the criteria stated. Organizer have the right not to refund your money. Its not personal though. Our goal is to have a good time, enjoy the company of friendly people and play some competitive games. Remember "Every Serve is a Point" **Rules** 5:1 Rotations 15 Points 6 Players per Team

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/47977 **Game Description:** Come and join a mid intermediate session in Canning Town 🚨Directions🚨 📍Enter via Morgan Street 🚶‍♂️5 minute walk from Canning Town Station🚗 Free car parking on site 🚿 Showers, changing rooms, water fountain & toilets are present **Rules** \- 3 teams of 6 \- Games to 15 points \- Max 2 games in a row \- Please be kind and respectful to all players 🧡

FREE event [https://www.ccad.edu/chroma](https://www.ccad.edu/chroma) Friday, May 15, 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**

This meetup is a beginner-friendly session introducing version control for Unity projects, with a look at three common tools: Git, Perforce, and Unity Version Control. The goal is to help you understand what version control is, why it matters for Unity development, and what options are out there. The format will likely be presentation-style, with live demos and time for questions throughout. You'll see each tool in action and learn how they fit into a Unity workflow. What to Expect: * An introduction to version control and why it's essential for Unity projects * An overview of Git, Perforce, and Unity Version Control * Demos of each tool in a Unity workflow * Tips for getting started * No prior version control experience required * Resources for continued learning All experience levels are welcome. Whether you're new to version control or already using one of these tools, this session will help you understand what each one offers. Food and drinks provided. Join us to learn more about version control options for Unity.

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). \-\-\- 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)

***Open for gaming but restricted space for the flea market until 2pm....*** 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

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

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** TBD **YouTube Link** TBD

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/