Game Programming

I'll be bringing along a few consoles and games for everyone to enjoy. Looking forward to meeting fellow gamers, having some fun, and getting to know the group!

A focused Unreal Engine coworking meetup for developers, designers, and artists to build projects, solve problems, share feedback, and collaborate in person — no talks or panels, just real hands-on game development.

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/49607 **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 🧡

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!

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/49766 **Game Description:** 🎮 Warm up and game only setting. 🌟 Positive environment. \*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 means consenting 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. **Rules** \- point to 15 \- max 2 games in a row \- 3 team of 6 players \- modified games situation might be applied depending on situation \(5:1\, modified 5:1 or 6:2 etc\.\)

🎲 **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!

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/46939 **Game Description:** Only sign up if you are Mid/Upper Intermediate/ Advanced Level Player and Knowledgeable 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 6 Players/team 15 Points/ Game

**A small note on the venue. It’s a good idea to finish games by 22:30 at the latest giving 15 mins to put the games away. Bring down to the bar any excess plates and glasses but the staff will sort the tables back to how they were. Enjoy gaming.** **🖖 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 4pm - 10:30pm** **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.🎲❤️ in**

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/48649 **Game Description:** Come and play in a 2-4pm Mid-Intermediate​​​​​​ & Above indoor volleyball game on a Sunday afternoon 🙌 🚨Be considerate & ONLY sign up to this game if you are at this level (sorry!). We have the right to cancel & refund you from this game if we think you're a beginner (you will be notified via email). This is nothing personal at all, we just need to ensure good quality games and rallies 🔥 **Directions:** 🚶‍♂️ 7 minute walk from King's Cross or Euston Station 🚿Changing rooms and showers available. **Rules** \- 3 teams of 6 \- Games up to 15 points \- Max 2 games in a row Be positive and encouraging to all players 🧡

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/50510 **Game Description:** 🎮 Warm up and game only setting. 🌟 Positive environment. \*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 means consenting 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. **Rules** \- point to 15 \- max 2 games in a row \- 3 team of 6 players \- modified games situation might be applied depending on situation \(5:1\, modified 5:1 or 6:2 etc\.\)

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/46038 **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 6 Players/Team 15 Points

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/50778 **Game Description:** Come and play in a casual​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​,​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ friendly & social badminton session. The session is for mixed ability players. So please be respectful and kind towards less experienced players - we all have to start somewhere join our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/K507zMefM5pItnjxbXEgNg?mode=ems_copy_t We use YONEX MAVIS 600 Nylon Shuttlecocks. We have 2 spare rackets, or you can rent rackets from the sports centre (I think it’s about £2.50, but not sure) Format: We play doubles for the whole time and keep rotating opponents/partners across courts so everyone plays each other. **Rules** Classic doubles rules - can be explained at the start of the session if you’re new to badminton or need a reminder.

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/48632 **Game Description:** Come and play in a Lower-Inter & Above indoor volleyball game on a Sunday 🙌 🚨 Be considerate & ONLY sign up to this game if you are at this level (sorry!). We have the right to cancel & refund you from this game if we think you're a beginner (you will be notified via email). This is nothing personal at all, we just need to ensure good quality games and rallies 🔥 **Directions:** 🚶‍♂️ 7 minute walk from King's Cross or Euston Station 🚿Changing rooms and showers available. **Rules** \- 3 teams of 6 \- Games up to 15 points \- Max 2 games in a row Be positive and encouraging to all players 🧡

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/48419 **Game Description:** Intermediate Volleyball Games 🏐 Come get some quality court time with structured play and plenty of reps! We’ll have a minimum of 6 balls we ready, so no waiting around for touches—you’ll get plenty of swings, passes, and sets. We kick things off with about 30 minutes of warm-up drills (hitting lines, passing, serving, and maybe a few fun variations) to get everyone moving and dialed in. After that, we’ll jump into full games—fast, competitive, but always friendly. This session is intermediate level: you should be comfortable with the basics (serving, passing, hitting, and rotations). Expect good rallies, steady tempo, and a chance to sharpen your skills while still keeping it social. Come ready to play, improve, and have fun with a great group of teammates! **Rules** FIVB Rule Set

*We'll update this with the specific topic(s) once they're set for the month.* A relaxed, community-driven Unity GameDev meetup. No strict agenda — just developers getting together to talk shop, share projects, and exchange ideas. Some topics that may come up (based on attendee interest): * Frame Debugger & performance tooling * Addressables & additive scene workflows * Input System, localization, responsive UI * AI integration approaches * DevOps & LiveOps experiences * Full lifecycle: idea → cross-platform publishing * Favorite Asset Store tools and hidden gems * Weird Unity quirks we've all run into Nothing is locked in. Bring a project if you'd like, bring a question, bring a lesson learned — or just come hang out and meet other developers. All skill levels welcome. Food and drinks provided.

*We'll update this with the specific topic(s) once they're set for the month.* A relaxed, community-driven Unity GameDev meetup. No strict agenda — just developers getting together to talk shop, share projects, and exchange ideas. Some topics that may come up (based on attendee interest): * Frame Debugger & performance tooling * Addressables & additive scene workflows * Input System, localization, responsive UI * AI integration approaches * DevOps & LiveOps experiences * Full lifecycle: idea → cross-platform publishing * Favorite Asset Store tools and hidden gems * Weird Unity quirks we've all run into Nothing is locked in. Bring a project if you'd like, bring a question, bring a lesson learned — or just come hang out and meet other developers. All skill levels welcome. Food and drinks provided.

BACK TO CABS!!! Come to CABS Friday 7/10 & Saturday 7/11 - return to CABS as we come back from Origins and the 4th of July Holiday Break. Come play the new games added to the library at Origins!!!

Join us for a great day of gaming at CABS!!! Your first visit is FREE!!!

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.

We have moved to guild.host. Look us up there. https://guild.host/events/buckeye-cocoaheads-rcavwd

**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** *July Meeting - Lightning Talks!* Lightning talks are very short presentations on a topic of your choice (must be related to .NET). Talks should be 15-20 minutes in length and include minimal slides and quick demo (no live coding please). There will be 6 slots available! First come, first serve! **YouTube Link** TBD