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Meet & Geek Thursday @ Pixel Bar & Cafe
Hey friends, please join us for our Meet and Geek at Pixel! We run this event every four weeks and it's a great opportunity to meet new people, play some games, and have some fun. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Looking forward to seeing you all there!
* **About the event:** Perfect if you're a solo gamer looking to make friends, or if you've never been to a Meet Up before! It's a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere where you can comfortably meet people and play games socially. There's a variety of games and player experience at all levels.
* **Bring your own favourite game(s)!** There is a great selection of games provided by Pixel, but we encourage people to bring their own as well! If you don't have any, no dramas! Just join a table and learn a new game with help from our friendly community.
* **Starting at 7pm and ending about 10pm** at Pixel Bar and Cafe. They have kindly let us use their space, so please show your support to this great venue by buying a drink or two (non-alcoholic options available!). If you're in need of a bite, you can order food to the venue too!
* **Getting there:** Pixel Bar is opposite Huntingdale station, so there's trains, buses, and plenty of car parks!
* **Regarding the Waitlist:** Please remove yourself from attending if you are unable to make the event. This allows others who are next in line on the waitlist to get a notification and be able to attend. We want the event as full as possible!
* Dave, Hayley, and Laura
Thursday night Rainbow Boardgames - Marché Board Games Cafe
Join your fellow LGBTQIA+ folks for a social evening of board games at Marché Board Games Cafe.
We have access to the games library at the cafe. If you have a game that you want to share, please feel free to bring it along. We play all sorts of games - card games, party games, strategy games - and we're happy to teach new players.
Groups for games usually form between 6:30-6:45, so it's important to try arrive on time to ensure you're allocated to a game/group. Anyone arriving late may have to wait for a game if all groups have started.
The cafe has drinks and food available. Check out their menu here: https://mbgcafe.com.au/menu.pdf
We only accept payment at the time of booking to reserve your spot. This means you will need to pay the booking amount via PayPal at the time of booking to confirm your spot.
If you can't make it to the event, please ensure you get in touch by messaging the event hosts or emailing rainbowbg.melbourne@gmail.com at least one day before the event, and we can reverse your payment via PayPal.
The cafe does NOT have a liquor licence. Consuming alcohol on the premises is illegal, and will result in any members being banned from future events.
See you on Thursday!
Call of Cthulhu : Fumbling in the Dark
Hello all\~
I have a one-shot Call of Cthulhu available! If you are feeling spooky, these are the details:
Date: Thursday the 26th of March
Time: 6:30pm start
Places: 6
Ticket cost: $25
Sign up link: https://www.egad.com.au/event-details-registration/call-of-cthulhu-fumbling-in-the-dark
All details:
The year is 1923. You have won a ticket to an intimate but lavish seance in Belgrave. The hostess promises a refined evening: a private séance to soothe grief, answer questions and to help move on. But from the moment you arrive, something feels off. The other guests watch you with bright eyes and ask strange questions. Maybe it is just the eccentric rich of Melbourne? You just need to spend one the evening being of polite; the chance to answer your questions is too tempting... The question is will this be your last night and will you join the spirits you are summoning?
This is a **beginner friendly game** and knowledge of the game is not necessary. The essence and rules of the game will be taught on the day.
On the night you will choose a pre-generated character designed for the scenario and settle in for 3 hours of game play. There will be dice dice trays, pencils and pens you can use on the night. You do not need to bring anything except yourselves.
Please note that Call of Cthulhu is a horror investigation game. Be warned that this game will contain: contacting the dead, some body horror, desecration of the dead, blasphemy and spiritual misconduct.
If you hold an **EGAD membership**; this event is eligible for free entry and discounts.
If you have any further questions please email: *info@egnd.com.au*
See you at the table,
Sasa
Board Games & Fun
Come along a join us to play some board games and meet some cool people. If you don't like games, come along anyways haha. Its just a good excuse to meet new people and have fun.
THURSDAY NIGHT Melbourne's Largest Language Exchange
**🙋♀️**Welcome to our THURSDAY Social + language exchange meetup. Meet people from many countries and make new friends.
👉We always have between 250 - 350 people attending our THURSDAY event since this event is listed in 3 different meetup groups.
👉This is a great opportunity to learn to speak English with native and non-native speakers. Many English speakers, Europeans, Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, and other Asians attend our fun and friendly party.
👉It is suitable for international students, working holiday people, professional ex-pats, and local Australians.
🍺: Discounted 15% house beers and wines
🍸: Extra cost for cocktails and spirit
🍲: Food available is to purchase at the bar with 15% discount on menu.
👉**Fee** of **$4.50** to be paid at the entrance OR you can buy anything from the bar.
No Limited numbers but RSVP is a must.
🆔 Please carry a Photo ID as you may be asked at the entrance.
👉**Location**:
Diesel bar & Eatery. we book the whole Second floor, Capacity of 500 people. and the welcoming table is at the door entrance. No entry from Melbourne Central. only from 202 Little Lonsdale St.
Salsa Night at Pachanga Bar Melbourne!
Welcome to Pachanga Nights – Melbourne’s Latin Party Spot! 🎉
If you love Latin music, good vibes, and meeting fun people — this is your group!
Pachanga Bar is the heart of Melbourne’s Latin nightlife, bringing together locals and internationals every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for unforgettable nights of reggaeton, salsa, bachata, and Latin hits.
Join us to dance, socialize, and enjoy delicious cocktails, mojitos, and Latin energy in the city center. Whether you come alone or with friends, you’ll always find a warm and friendly community waiting for you.
📍 Location: 95 Queen Street, Melbourne CBD
🎶 Music: Latin, Reggaeton, Salsa, Bachata & Global Beats
🍹 Drinks: Mojitos, Margaritas, Latin Cocktails & Signature Shots
🕺 Events: Weekly parties, themed nights & special celebrations
Follow us on Instagram for updates: @pachangaau
Come experience the true Latin vibe of Melbourne — every night is a Pachanga! 💃🔥
Bachata Night at Pachanga Bar Melbourne!
Get ready for a night full of rhythm, passion, and Latin vibes at Pachanga Bar Melbourne! 💃🕺
Join us every Thursday for our Bachata & Salsa Social Night — the perfect midweek escape to dance, learn, and connect with amazing people.
✨ What to expect:
* 🕣 8:30 PM – Free Bachata Class (Perfect for beginners and anyone who wants to improve their moves)
* 💃 9:30 PM till Midnight – Social Dance Party with the best Bachata, Salsa & Latin hits
* 🍸 Free Entry
* 📍 Pachanga Bar – 95 Queen Street, Melbourne CBD
No partner or experience needed — just bring your best energy and a big smile!
Enjoy delicious cocktails, meet friendly people, and let the Latin beats take over the dance floor.
Game Night Events This Week
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Dungeons and Dragons *Beginners Night @ Saturday - North Melbourne
D&D5e: Heroic Fantasy role play. Bring nothing, just show up, everything youll need is provided at session, from dice to other players!
You will be placed with a group of 6 other people like you.
Dont worry about
* “Will I slow everyone down?”
* “Do I need to know rules?”
Everything will be provided for and the most 95% of attendees are new.
Youll be lucky to be placed with super experienced people.
The only thing you need to enjoy this game is **good English.**
**New Updates**:
* This is part of my goal to introduce 500 people to the hobby this year, bring a friend!
* Donations. We are now taking donations, QR codes to our Ko-Fi will be around.
We run 1-3 tables of DnD one-shots. Jope (organizer) is often running, and will take the newest people.
Jope is running **Cordelia**.
Alex is running **Island of the Grave Fey**
Allan is running **The Cost of Ascension is Betrayal**
**What to Expect:**
3-hour sessions filled with roleplay and problem-solving with your party
Dice and character sheets ready for you to jump straight in
An Organiser to message new people about the event. WARNING: failing to respond to this message in a timely manner will get you removed from the RSVP list. I recommend you check your messages.
**What to Bring:**
-Yourself
-Snacks to share, dice, and other accessories are appreciated but not necessary
**2 Strike Policy**
Late-leavers: attendees who cancel within 24 hours of the event.
No-shows: attendees who mark themselves as “going” but don’t turn up.
Someone who does either of these once will be forgiven but flagged.
On a second offence, they will be removed.
Long-time regulars will be afforded some leniency.
Legitimate reasons will be considered for leniency.
**Game Description**
**Cordelia**
Horror X Heroic Adventure. Details given on the day.
**Isle of the Grave**
Disgraced. Humiliated. Publicly castigated. And sent away from your comfortable life in the capital. Investigate a silent outpost in the northern ocean. Protect a town. Survive the coming of the night. Clear your names. Don't answer questions. A roleplay-focused puzzle adventure.
**The Cost of Ascension is Betrayal**
You find yourself standing outside a crumbling monastery, which contains the entry to a dungeon containing The Ascendant Heart. Held by a series of heroes and villains, only two things are known for sure about this artefact: it confers near god-like power to the one who holds it, and all who have held it have died from betrayal. Do you trust your companions? For what purpose have you sought godlike power? And what will you do to achieve it? A dungeon-crawl for 3rd level characters, includes puzzles, solo and team roleplay, and combat.
Make new friends at the community picnic!! 🌿🧺
Sometimes all it takes is one wholesome picnic to meet people who might become lifelong friends.
Join us for a relaxed community picnic where conversations come easily.
🌿 Easy icebreakers
🎶 Feel-good music
🎲 Light games
😊 Good vibes
FREE EVENT - Come as you are & bring an item to share :)
📍Meeting Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Szzacf7BodLz1b5u5?g_st=iw
📞 Can’t spot the group on the day? Feel free to call Arjun on 0448 474 277
Organised by Social Threads x 100 Coffee Movement - because making friends should feel natural.
Board Games Night - Beginners Welcome @North Melbourne Friday
1. **Ludos Reserved Cafe**. After work, come to boardgames. If this goes well, I'll get us kitchen service also☕
2. **Donations**. QR codes to donate to our Ko-Fi will be around.
We have a library of games that we think will suit all players.
If you have any suggestions please message:
* messaging **Anna** on meetup through the link [here](https://www.meetup.com/members/471691387/group/37614845/)
* messaging **Jope** on meetup through the link [here](https://www.meetup.com/members/419490838/)
**Schedule:**
We will start at 6:00pm and play until 9:30pm.
**2 Strike Policy**
Late-leavers: attendees who cancel within 24 hours of the event.
No-shows: attendees who mark themselves as “going” but don’t turn up.
Someone who does either of these once will be forgiven but flagged.
On a second offence, they will be removed.
Long-time regulars will be afforded some leniency.
Legitimate reasons will be considered for leniency.
**What to bring:**
Yourself! Feel free to bring any games of your own but neither is necessary to having an enjoyable time with us (no alcohol permitted).
**What we will bring:**
We will bring our library of games that we think will suit players of all experience and taste, tap water is available.
Below is the list of games we make available to this event. We will bring a subset of these games.
* WAVELENGTH (2019)
* Codenames Duet
* Codenames
* Monikers
* The Resistance: Avalon
* Dominion: Second Edition
* Dixit
* 7 Wonders
* Sheriff of Nottingham: 2nd Edition
* Catan
* Splendor
* Bang!
* Secret Hitler
* Mafia
* Love Letter
* 7 Flip
And WAAYYY MORE
**List of banned games:**
Monopoly (any version)
March Big Poker Night
This is a chance to meet some peeps, hang out, chat, eat some snacks and maybe play some poker. Don't worry if you don't know how to play. We are happy to teach you.
There's no charge and we don't use real money, but we do have prizes for first at each table.
Cool drinks, snacks and chocolate will be provided.
This is an alcohol free event.
Games After Dark
Join us for an evening of games at Watsonia Library. Every fourth Friday we bring a selection of games from the club’s ever growing library as well as choice games from our own personal collections. Feel free to bring your own!
Where do we play?
We play in the community room at Watsonia Library.
What do we play?
There will be a range of games available, from beginner to more experienced.
We play modern board and card games that are fun and relatively easy to learn. We are more than happy for new people of all experience levels to come and we are always eager to teach.
How about Food and Drinks?
Enjoy some tea on the house. Or bring in your own meal or grab one from one of the fine local places in the neighbourhood.
Pride Drag Bingo
It's Footscray's famous Drag Bingo! We promise there is no drag bingo like it, it's famous for a reason!
Join your fabulous drag host for an evening of fun bingo games, camp drag shows, comedy, cocktails, prizes & much more! [(Link to booking)](https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/825729)
It's just $12 to play with over $100 in guaranteed prizes to give away including a $50 bar tab, $50 cash, and other drink and prize giveaways throughout the night. You can also add a cocktail or meal package to your ticket for the full Pride of our Footscray experience!
Doors open 6:30pm and balls drop at 7:30pm sharp. Please ensure you allow plenty of time to be seated and get your food and drink before the show starts!
Renew Wellbeing - Saturdays
All Welcome to join us for activities, run by the community for the community.
A shared space where it's OK, not to be OK
For games, art, craft, table tennis and more
"Free to join"
Come along and make friends in our group.
Game Night Events Near You
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Bingo Night!
Join us for happy hour and then **BINGO**!
*Bingo starts at 6:30pm*. Feeling lucky? Many from our group win cash and prizes at this bingo! Great happy hour prices and maybe some 💰! Three games, 5 rounds each. Each game, buy 2 cards/$5, 4 cards/$10, etc. **BRING CASH!**
[Pastimes](https://www.pastimespubandgrill.com/crosswoods/) is a neighborhood sports bar with a creative and fresh food menu, delicious cocktails, infused liquors, and very cold beer!
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)
CABS March Friday 3/27
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 2000 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





























