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Blood on the Clocktower in Mitte (advanced level)
**New to the game? Please join our beginner-friendly Sunday event instead!**
Hi folks, this is a special meetup group for the regular Blood on the Clocktower games every Tuesday in Berlin Mitte. This event is aimed at players who are already very familiar with Clocktower - if you have dozens of games under your belt and are excited to play custom scripts with other seasoned players, this is the event for you!
Our group aims to provide a fun and welcoming space to experience this thrilling game of social deception. **We focus on promoting a positive and fun group atmosphere, where players don’t take themselves or the game too seriously, whether they’re heroically winning or spectacularly losing.** Our players follow the code of conduct for the Berlin Board Gamers group and are expected to treat each other with respect and consideration – “killing with grace, and dying with dignity”.
If you are marked as "going" in Meetup and are in your seat at 19:00, your place is guaranteed. All other seats are first come, first served. There is a €3 entrance fee per person to cover the cost of hiring the venue, payable in cash.
We play in English so players should be able to understand and express themselves in English: an exception is possible for one pair of players willing to play together (as a “Revolutionary” pair) where one player can interpret into and out of English. Please let us know in advance if this is the case.
Tuesday Boardgames in the Mitte (Formely in the Castle)
Hello peeps, welcome to the private meetup for board games in Berlin.
Look forward to a relaxed boardgames event in a community centre. We will be playing inside the community centre. If you are looking for a group or games, just join us in the front. The entrance fee is 3 euros for the rent of the community centre rooms and cleanup of the rooms.
We look to play in the Nachbarschaftszentrum „Bürger für Bürger“ near Bernauer Strasse U-Bahnhof. We usually play all types of games for example social deduction, casual, euro games, and strategy games. If you are new, is no worries, I will help you connect to a group. We start games every 15 mins so do not worry if you are late. We mostly play in the English language as it is the language most people are comfortable with.
We usually bring games with us but you are welcome to bring your own.
Due to corona rules in Berlin (for more info: https://www.berlin.de/corona/en/measures/), please make sure to follow the rules on the page.
The meetup is strictly for a maximum of persons as stated in the meetup so please register on the meetup event before.
Please follow the rules and hygiene concept from the community centre. Please do not bring outside drinks.
Please smoke or gather in the night not outside the community centre as we look to be accomodating to the neighbours.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Board Gaming Happens! @ Electric Social 🎲
Need a mid-week pick-me-up? Join us for **Sip Happens!** this week at Electric Social, where good beer and great games come together for a fun and fantastic social night! Whether you're a board game pro or just looking for a chill night out and a fun way to socialize, there's something for everyone.
Grab a beer (or cider, or wine, or even a tea!), **pick (or bring) a game,** and meet some new friends as we roll dice, play cards, and laugh the night away. From classics like Catan and Scrabble to party favorites like Cards Against Humanity, we’ve got it all. Coming straight from work? No problem...the kitchen serves awesome food as well! 😉
So, round up your mates or come solo—either way, you’ll leave with new friends and fun memories. Cheers to making midweek nights something to look forward to! 🍺🎉
We always have several organisers there (male and female), so come say hello to us! We care to make sure that everyones enjoys themselves and we have **no tolerance for bad behaviour or creepiness.**
**Follow us on Insta:** @siphappens.berlin
**Join us on Telegram:** t.me/siphappens_berlin
**👉 Other important notes:**
\- 🍸 The locations we visit are bars and clubs\, they are businesses and we are able to keep these events free ONLY if people buy drinks\. Please respect the locations and the event by making purchases
\- 🦹♂️ Remember to keep an eye on your belongings and prioritize your own well\-being\. We are not responsible for any lost items or personal issues\.
\- 📷 By attending our events\, you consent to being photographed or filmed\. Photos and videos taken during the events may be shared on our social media\. If you do not wish to appear in the photos or if you appear in a photo that we post that you would like removed\, please send us a private message as soon as possible on Instagram \(@siphappens\.berlin\)
Juega y socializa en español
¿Te apetece pasar una tarde agradable jugando a juegos de mesa y conociendo gente nueva en un ambiente relajado y cercano? Este encuentro está pensado precisamente para eso: socializar, conectar y pasarlo bien, sin importar si ya conoces los juegos o si es tu primera vez en el grupo.
¿Qué tipo de juegos jugamos?
Elegimos juegos accesibles, dinámicos y sociales, no solo juegos largos o complicados. Por ejemplo:
Juegos rápidos y ligeros como 6 nimmt!, Love Letter o Sushi Go
Juegos de interacción y risas como Codenames, Dixit o Exploding Kittens
Juegos de deducción social como The Resistance, Salem o Werewolves
Y, si apetece, algún juego un poco más estratégico, siempre explicado con calma
No importa si es tu primera vez en el grupo: explicamos las reglas y elegimos juegos accesibles para que todo el mundo se sienta cómodo desde el principio. El juego es solo la excusa para socializar y conectar de forma natural.
Un espacio seguro y diverso
Solemos ser un grupo diverso, abierto y con muy buen rollo, donde se respeta a todo el mundo. Queremos crear un entorno amable, sin juicios, en el que cualquiera pueda sentirse a gusto.
️ En español (o para practicarlo)
Si hablas español o te apetece practicarlo en un entorno amable y natural, estarás más que bienvenida/o. El grupo suele estar formado por personas de distintos orígenes y niveles, y la comunicación fluye de manera relajada.
Si te apetece conocer gente de forma tranquila, sin presión y con los juegos como punto de encuentro, este plan es para ti.
¡Te esperamos!
Nota: se solicitará a los participantes una donación de 2€ para gastos de organización y compra de juegos.
Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust (LFDT) Berlin Monthly Live Gathering
Join us for the LFDT Berlin Monthly Meetup, a relaxed gathering for those involved in or curious about Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust (LFDT). This is a space for open discussions, knowledge sharing, and networking among professionals working on decentralized technologies.
Each month, we come together to share projects, discuss challenges, and exchange ideas on navigating the LFDT ecosystem. Whether you're looking for insights, solutions, or just good company, you'll find a supportive community eager to collaborate and help.
There’s no formal agenda—just organic discussions on the latest developments, real-world applications, and ways to make decentralized trust more impactful. Whether you’re an industry expert or just starting out, you’re welcome to join us, contribute, or just listen in.
Come grab a drink, meet like-minded people, and let’s build the future of decentralized trust together!
Co-Working Session (Deep Work, all types of work welcome)
Hello! I’m organising a coworking + socialising session for all of us who are working on projects (e.g. our own creations, freelance or remote work) but don't feel like sitting alone at home. 🙂
To ensure that we have time for both socialising AND working, we will be using the so-called “Pomodoro” technique:
**50 mins deep work** (silent), followed by **10 mins break** to socialise. And then repeat!
You are welcome to join whatever your personal background is, and whatever project you are working on.
I (the host) speak English and German, so either language is fine.
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AGENDA:
* **Short Intro**
Tell us who you are and share something about what you will be working on today
* **Pomodoro Session** \- 3x \(3h\)
Each Pomodoro session consists of 50 mins focused “deep work” (no talking, no interruptions, **phones on silent mode**)
-> then 10 mins break: a chance to share your progress with others
-> Repeat
* **15 mins Wrap Up**
Celebrate what you achieved and get to know others 😊
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Wifi + power plugs are available - but best to bring a fully charged laptop, just in case 🙃
You **do not** have to pay anything. But since we are using the café space, it is common courtesy to buy at least one drink (coffee costs roughly **4 Euros**).
Neurodivergent Creative Tuesdays @ New Location!!
**IG ACCOUNT: [@neurocrafting.berlin](https://www.instagram.com/neurocrafting.berlin?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==) (ノ◕ヮ◕)ノ\*:・゚✧**
We are inaugurating the new room for the meetup --big yippiii!!! We will together help decorate it and make/colour in signs for the creative club that I will display weekly on the door!
* **There is a donation of a minimum of 4-5 euros to cover the materials and space.** In case you wish to pay via paypal: neurocrafting.berlin@gmail.com
Calling all neurodivergent individuals! Are you tired of starting hobbies that you never seem to finish? Join us for an evening of guilt-free creativity where there is absolutely no pressure to complete anything.
Independent Game Development Events This Week
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First boardgame evening
Heyho, I'm pretty flexible this week - feel free to suggest a different time and day :). This will the first meet up at Brettspielplatz - das Spielecafe in Berlin.
I'm looking foward to play games like Terraforming Mars, Ark Nova, Clank! and more. Feel free to make suggestions
Greetings Bryan
Talk & Play #56
**RSVP via Meetup is mandatory to attend the event, due to limited capacity.**
Talk & Play is a free event that provides the opportunity to game enthusiasts, players and makers to meet in a friendly, relaxed and safe environment. Everybody's welcome, regardless of their background and knowledge level: if you've got any interest in games, we'll make sure you have a good time! This is NOT an event only aimed at developers.
The event series is sponsored by [Happy Broccoli](https://www.happybroccoligames.com/), the Berlin indie game studio behind the Duck Detective series. If you'd also like to sponsor the event, [please get in touch](https://berlingamescene.com/contact)!
Job spotlight: Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg has two new open positions: Förderreferent:in mit dem Schwerpunkt Games (m/w/d) & Förderreferent:in mit dem Schwerpunkt XR und Zukunftstechnologien (m/w/d). [Find out more on our job board](https://berlingamescene.com/jobs/).
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**HOW IT WORKS**
The event is made of 2 parts:
* TALK: Game-related presentations + announcements from the community
* PLAY: All participants are welcome to exhibit projects they've made
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**AGENDA**
* **18:30** Doors open, project showcase starts
* **19:30 to 20:30** Talks & community announcements
* **22:00** Event ends
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**THE TALK PART (PRESENTATIONS)**
**Casilda de Zulueta, Isabella Spitznagel, Leonie Wolf: Not a Syndrome, a System: Who Benefits from When You Feel Like an Imposter?**
In this talk, we will contextualize the so-called “imposter syndrome”, demystify its occurrence, and propose ways to fight its hold on all of us, together.
*The FemDevsMeetup is a community of game developers founded in 2017 to connect and support women and other marginalised game devs based in Germany.*
[femdevsmeetup.com](https://femdevsmeetup.com/)
After the talk there will be a section dedicated to short announcements from the community, get in touch to reserve a spot: info@berlingamescene.com — same goes if your company is hiring or wants to announce something and you'd like to get a sponsored slot!
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**THE PLAY PART (SHOWCASE)**
These are the projects that will be shown during the evening:
* **[3-4-5](https://www.instagram.com/aaronvanderbeek)** by Aaron Vanderbeek
* **[Bogey Boogie](haffel.itch.io)** by Felix Breßler, Oscar Pritzkat
* **[Bow2Death](https://deniz22.itch.io/bow2death)** by Deniz
* **[Burning Bridges](https://games-stipendium.de/teams/screen-play-studio/)** by Felix Baral-Weber, Sophie de Frenne
* **[Burnout Simulator](https://tinker.games/)** by Tinker
* **[Cat Cafe Manager 2: Big City Bliss](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3109590/Cat_Cafe_Manager_2_Big_City_Bliss/)** by Roost Games
* **[Dragon Soul: Awakening](https://www.playdragonsoulawakening.com/)** by Hannah Azok (Spiritguide Games)
* **[Fleet](https://prim0rdi4l.itch.io/)** by PrimordialGames
* **[Fuhon](https://discord.gg/WqQRpVa2uF)** by Twinleaf Studio
* **[Ghelmyon](https://maxwellcranston.com/world)** by Maxwell Cranston
* **KANONE** by Gregory Kogos
* **[Novus Deus](https://gurlcave.itch.io/novus-deus)** by Nathalie Branco, Clara Lorenz, Simon Skvara
* **One More Voyage** by Stephan Grzelkowski
* **[Pibcremental](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4573090/Pibcremental/?utm_source=TalkAndPlay)** by Arcane Cabinet
* **Project Glider** by Team Mosaik
* **[Realm Clash - GO!! TCG](https://youtu.be/bOsTD1LGRZ8)** by PhantoPaw
* **[Red Echoes: Berlin](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4566010/Red_Echoes_Berlin/)** by Stijn Verstraete
* **[RetroSpace](https://discopunk.space/)** by The Wild Gentlemen
* **[Spinventory](https://www.instagram.com/spinventory.game/)** by Missing Medusa
* **Stray Cat Shots** by CritRPG Studios
* **[Tequila Moonrise](https://tequilamoonrise-press.notion.site/)** by Black Swan Games
* **[THE BLACK FAIR - Carnivore Carousel](https://jeldbohdi.itch.io/the-black-fair-carnivore-carousel)** by Half A Pig
* **[The Memphis Chronicles](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4153570/The_Memphis_Chronicles/)**[ ](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4153570/The_Memphis_Chronicles/)by High Road Stories
* **[The Path of the Unhallowed](https://cgianolini.wixsite.com/portfolio/path-of-the-unhallowed)** by Camilla Gianolini
* **[Times of Progress](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2628450/Times_of_Progress/)** by Pressing Thumbs Games
* **[Tiny Drift](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4512970/Tiny_Drift/)** by NachoMakesGames
* **[Tulip Season](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4067890/Tulip_Season/)** by Poppy Labs
* **[With a HEART and a GUN \[...\]](https://wiswis.itch.io/heartgunshoot)** by Wis
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**ADDITIONAL INFO**
Since restarting the event in 2023 we have asked attendees to wear a face mask. This requirement feels incredibly anachronistic these days so at the end of 2025 we decided to drop the requirement. That being said, **we ask everyone showing any signs of illness to be considerate and refrain from attending the event**. FFP2 masks will continue to be available at the door and we support anyone who feels like wearing one to protect themselves and others 💜
Are you attending the event for the first time, or are you coming on your own? The Talk & Play Ambassadors will be there to assist and answers any questions you have.
Our Safe Space Policy http://berlingamescene.com/safe-space-policy/ encourages the behaviour at Talk & Play. We request that everyone who is affiliated with and participates to the event honours it.
Our event is documented by Julian Dasgupta https://www.flickr.com/photos/12601747@N00/albums — for those who don’t want to be appear in any pictures, we're going to distribute stickers at the door to wear and signal this.
Alcoholic drinks will not be sold or allowed to be consumed during the event.
UE is a partially accessible venue. Feel free to contact us about your access requirements.
This event is organised by the [Gamestorm Berlin e.V.](https://gamestormcollective.org/)
Get in touch if you have any questions: info@berlingamescene.com
Godot Engine Community Meetup @ Saftladen
Welcome to our cosy Godot Engine Community Meetup! This is not a structured meeting, but rather a friendly get-together. We will hang out, chat and maybe show some of our current projects! 🦜
Regardless if you are an artist, designer, programmer, beginner, hobbyist, professional or anything in between: join us for sharing knowledge, creating art together, coding together, joining game jams together and having fun! 🌼
This meetup will happen at [Saftladen Game Collective](https://saftladen.berlin), Normannenstraße 1-2, 10367 Berlin-Lichtenberg. 🌳
You can also join us on [our Discord Server](https://discord.gg/Sm3CgrqqQa). ☎️
Follow us on [Mastodon](https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@GodotUserGroupBerlin) for updates. 📢
Also check out [our website](https://godot.berlin). 🌐
Please be [excellent to each other](https://godotengine.org/code-of-conduct/)! 🕊️
Board Game Night - Zehlendorf
Welcome to the board game night in Zehlendorf.
No matter if you like Carcassonne or Spirit Island, we have all sorts of modern board games in our collection and can give you a quick run through, so that you don't have to read through the rulebooks. But, of course, feel free to bring your favorite game too.
It's a 1.5€ fee that goes to the Mittelhof e.V. association. Bring your drinks and snacks.
Offenes Atelier - Open Art Studio
On Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., artists from various disciplines will demonstrate in an open studio how anyone can become creative, regardless of talent or experience. During a free painting session, participants can try out different techniques with guidance and give their creativity free rein. There will also be live music, opportunities to create stories together, and time for community.
Am Samstag, 11-16 Uhr, zeigen Kunstschaffende verschiedener Kunstformen, in einem Offenen Atelier, wie jeder Mensch kreativ werden kann, unabhängig von Begabung und Erfahrung. Beim freien Malen können unter Anleitung verschiedene Techniken ausprobiert und der Kreativität freier Raum gelassen werden. Außerdem gibt es Livemusik, die Möglichkeit gemeinsam Geschichten zu erfinden und Zeit für Gemeinschaft
Thursday Game Night in Friedrichshain
Thursday Game Night in Friedrichshain at RuDi´s. The biggest, oldest and longest running Berlin Board gaming weekly meetup.
Please join us for an evening of gaming. Everyone is welcome and everyone can find a table for themselves. There is plenty of tables for core gamers, and as many tables with welcoming games. And also tables with party games and social deduction.
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**🎲 Games & Food 🍪**
We'll have around 50ish games ([Check out our collection!](https://boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/RuDi_Library?objecttype=thing&ff=1&subtype=boardgame&own=1)), but please feel free to bring your favorite games with you. We have some snacks and beverages, but you can also bring your own food & drinks.
**💰 Entrance is 2 € 💰**
Please pay the entrance fee in the kitchen on the ground floor. You can pay when you arrive or before you leave, but don't forget!
**📍 How to get there 📍**
We're located right between S/U-Bahn station Warschauer Straße and S-Bahn station Ostkreuz. Consult [Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/xQn6hnKu3Tpy9gG48) or [Open Street Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/directions?from=&to=52.502457%2C13.457166) to find the exact way from your place to the meetup.
If you get lost, call us (see "how to contact us?" in this event description below).
**👥 Discord server 👥**
Try our Berlin Board Gamers Discord server to chat and find other players. You can use it to prearrange games for the Thursday meetup, find players for gaming sessions you want to host at home on other days, and even buy and sell used board games.
Join us now: [https://discord.gg/6Wsncta](https://discord.gg/6Wsncta)
**🤗 How should I behave? 🌈**
We value diversity, inclusion, and respect in our community. We want everyone to feel welcome and comfortable at our events, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other aspect of their identity.
To ensure a positive and safe environment for everyone, we ask all participants to **follow our [Code of Conduct](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pn_TLJyPx4HDjrQPbwjQkoF7EbLmqVNRY2CT_zq2qEk/edit?usp=sharing)**.
**❓ FAQ ❓**
"Is it a problem if I only speak English?"
* No problem, all games are played in English.
"Is it okay if I come later?"
* Sure, you might have to wait a little until a new game is started though.
"It's my first time and I'm unsure what to do / everyone seems to be playing already..."
* Seek us out (ask somebody to help you find an organizer or ask by name for Andi, Hannes, Elli, Angelika, Sanja, Malte, Aaron, or Will and we'll give you a little introductory tour. :)
"Is it okay if i bring my dog?"
* No, the community center won't allow it.
"I'm using a wheelchair. Can I attend the meetup?"
* Yes! The venue has a wheelchair-accessible toilet and a wheelchair lift in the back of the building. It would be great if you could contact us beforehand, so we can make sure that the lift will be operational on the specific day.
"Can I donate a game to the meetup?"
* It depends. We have limited storage space and can only accept donations of popular games that will be played often. Please contact us for more details.
**📞 How to contact us? ✉️**
* In case of an **emergency** or a time-sensitive question (e.g. you got lost on your way to the meetup), call: 0179 9309 418
* For all other matters, write in the #rudi-friedrichshain channel on our Discord server (you'll find a join link in this event description) or leave a comment here on meetup.com
* For sensitive matters, write a DM to Angelika Cathor on Discord or here on meetup.com
Berlindroid Monthly Meetup
Let's enjoy the summer and enjoy a nice evening and talk Android with fellow #AndroidDev!
We will be gathering at the legendary Holzmarkt 25, where we hang out around the beer garden, enjoy the sunset by the Spree river, and see what everyone is up to.
Food & drinks are not included, but since it is a beer garden with various food stall, if you want to grab a drink or some fries, just remember to bring money with you (they should accept digital payment as well).
Independent Game Development Events Near You
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Unity GameDev Hangout (Topic TBD)
*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.
(Cross-Posting) From Joints to Gestures: Reading Hands in Unity
Do **NOT** sign up to this one and sign-up at https://www.meetup.com/columbusjs/events/313386504/
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A hand tracker gives you joints, not a gesture.
This talk shows how you get from raw joints to a "thumbs-up" in Unity: the pipeline that cleans up the data, how a gesture becomes a few 0-to-1 values within tolerance, and why orientation matters as much as finger shape.
Includes a live demo of tuning gesture thresholds.
Food and drinks will be available.
**LOCATION:**
6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017
**FREE PARKING:**
6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017
Unity GameDev Hangout (Topic TBD)
*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.
Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code - Alan Barber
**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**
*Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code*
Visual Studio Code is one of the most widely used development environments today, and much of its flexibility comes from its extension ecosystem. Extensions allow developers to customize the editor with new features, integrations, and workflow improvements tailored to their needs.
In this session, we’ll cover what extensions are and the different types available, including full extensions written in TypeScript or JavaScript, along with lighter-weight extensions such as color themes, language packs, language support, code snippets, and keymaps. We’ll also look at practical reasons a developer might create an extension, from automating repetitive tasks to adding custom tooling.
The session includes a hands-on walkthrough of creating a new extension, testing it locally, and understanding the basic project structure. We’ll close with a brief overview of how extensions are packaged and published to the Visual Studio Marketplace and other distribution options.
**YouTube Link**
TBD
Board games at The Forge
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.
Casual Boardgames - make friends, then beat them in games
Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations.
We started this group to meet new people and make new friends, and bonding over games in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to do that.
We currently meet near route 23 and Polaris Parkway, and this is close to areas like Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, and parts of Westerville and Columbus.
Feel free to bring your own games or play one of the many games our members bring. If you are inexperienced, we will help you learn.
Here are just a few examples of the kind of games we play.
Tabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 Wonders…
Social deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, Werewords…
IMPORTANT:
1. While we love playing a variety of games and competing, we are not just about the games. We interact and talk while playing, and this leads to a lot of laughter and fun. If you just want to compete and focus solely on the game, then this is probably not the group you are looking for.
2. Many people join groups like this and never (or rarely) show up after weeks or months. If you join and never really come, we will eventually remove you from the group as a courtesy to our members. Why? Because limiting group conversations (on the app) to regular members makes communication and planning much easier. Also, while it may be rare, it protects members from people who join because they are interested in following a person instead of having a real interest in our group. If you get removed, it is just because you haven’t come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.





























