Indie Games

2 Short Talks by David Stark – Against Planning in Game Design – Are We Doing Game Marketing Wrong? Plus, as always, meeting and chatting with other game developers. Note that the event is on **Wednesday** this month.

A friendly get together for people who like to play boardgames. You are welcome to join. We can converse in English or German. You may bring your own games or we have quite an extensive cupboard full of games you are welcome to use. There are always people who will explain games, so no need to worry. Just come. Usually we meet at 18:30 and decide what we want to play. Usually we are able to fill 4-6 tables or more with different games. So you will certainly find something to your taste and likes. Please note that we would like to ask for a small donation of CHF 2. We need to pay rent for the room.

# A Lawless Time Premier Event ## Team up. Take it All. Entry Fee: CHF 10.- Tables open: 17.30 Start: 18.30 Rounds Played: 3 Every Player will get 1 Booster for attending, and there will be an extra Booster and Price Packs added to the Price Pool! [REGISTER HERE](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/420376&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0fXr5NgIDys5G-i3Ztko3A) Need some cards for your deck? Please feel free to check out our offerings - also for pickup in store: [https://www.cardmarket.com/en/StarWarsUnlimited/Users/kabooom-tcg](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.cardmarket.com/en/StarWarsUnlimited/Users/kabooom-tcg&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3Brt0FnRZ91QVuAe4dg9jg) # Why Play Premier? * Build your deck using any of the cards from your own collection * Limitless combinations allow you to freely express your own playstyle and strategies * Premier is the primary format of Competitive-tier Organized Play events # Format Overview The primary format of *Star Wars™*: Unlimited, Premier is a constructed format that truly embodies the “unlimited” nature of the game by allowing you to build a deck using any of the cards in your collection. This means that you’ll be able to truly express yourself by crafting a deck that perfectly fits your preferred playstyle and strategies. The Premier format operates under the following rules: Your deck must consist of **exactly one leader**, **exactly one base**, and a **minimum 50-card draw deck**. You can also have a sideboard of up to 10 non-leader, non-base cards. Your draw deck **cannot include more than three copies of any one card**. In official Organized Play events, the winner of a Premier match is determined by **best-of-three** games in a **55-minute** round. While we understand every retail location is unique with various requirements, we encourage running your Premier events using these recommended tournament settings, but understand if you must change these settings to better suit your store's personal needs. # More Resources [Card Database](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://starwarsunlimited.com/cards&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1VdgUxv7xBvbDvAQr6--bC) [Build A Deck](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://starwarsunlimited.com/deck-builder&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw01xUr35w8vYCaWi-CesiXe) *[Star Wars](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://starwarsunlimited.com/organized-play%23links&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1NCPlMWgO2zMkUL7lnCI1j)*[: Unlimited Comprehensive Event Guide](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://starwarsunlimited.com/organized-play%23links&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1NCPlMWgO2zMkUL7lnCI1j) register here: [https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/400830](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/400830&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw2hUbJ3q0Khx9OSxCznhHiu) **Follow us on:** Facekbook: [www.facebook.com/kabooom.comicshop](http://www.facebook.com/kabooom.comicshop) *Instagram:* [https://www.instagram.com/kabooom_comics/](https://www.instagram.com/kabooom_comics/) Join our Discord community: [https://discord.com/invite/XeEKXnk](https://discord.com/invite/XeEKXnk)

Are you working on a side hustle, launching your own app, or building an online business? If so, join our **Shipped Meetup!** This group is for **bootstrappers, side hustlers, and independent founders** looking to exchange ideas, get feedback, and support each other on the journey to building profitable businesses without venture capital. What we do each meetup: **\- Share success stories / progress** **\- Meet others via speed dating** **\- Present projects** **\- Ask questions** This isn’t a typical networking event, there are **no sales pitches, no fees, just real conversations and support** from like-minded entrepreneurs. If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, join us for our next meetup! Let’s build a thriving indie community together. Looking forward to seeing you there! Also, feel free to join our socials using the links below👇

The Sketch Circle Zürich at the Coin Coin COIN COIN\. \- Specialty Coffee \+ Matcha \| Wine Bar \| Art "OFF"space \| Co\-Working \| Events Ernst-Nobs-Platz 1, 8004 Zürich https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q7VHzNZLSktsrRtE6 It’s an informal meeting to chat, chill, network and have a beer between artists and art-interested people. People bring their own sketchbooks, tablets, markers etc. and sketches, draws, paints stuff. But no one is forced to create. You can also just come to have a drink and enjoy the creative vibe of a diverse and inclusive artistic group. In these reels you see how such evenings look like… Here you see how such evening looks like https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKy9hUeqn9F/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== See you there.

⚠️ **[>>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/de/p/sport-fitness/ballsport/padel-pasta-7457305226816547968.html)** or www.social-circle.ch Padel is the easiest racket sport to pick up. Five minutes on the court and you're rallying. We **mix the levels** so everyone has someone fun to play with. Come with friends, come solo, or come just for the pasta. Oh, and the **winning team** walks away with a **yearly Padel, Tennis & Pickelball membership** at TC Opfikon-Glattbrugg🏆 📲Join our **WhatsApp group** for updates on this event: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HCu2Qbt9qE17vLf31upP7O **The night** * 18:30 Arrival and speed friending rounds, so you actually know the people you'll share a court with 🤜🤛 * 19:00 Quick intro to the game: rules, scoring, the only three shots you need * 19:15 to 21:30 Warm-up games and the friendly tournament 🎾 * 21:30 Winners announced, pasta comes out 🍝 * 22:30 Approximate end **The prize 🏆** The winning team takes home a yearly Padel membership at TC Opfikon worth CHF 290. The format is built so beginners and experienced players have a real shot at it. Teams get balanced across rounds, so winning is more about energy and teamwork than backhand technique. **This is for anyone...** ... curious about padel (no experience needed) ... who likes a relaxed competition with new people ... who likes pasta and music after sport **What's included** * Court time and equipment (rackets and balls provided) * Beginner-friendly intro and coaching during play by Nicolas Chicherio, trained Padel coach * Pasta and music after the games * Welcome drink Want more events like this? Join our WhatsApp newsletter to stay updated: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KWSK2jINyuG9uHHjtxfnmP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KWSK2jINyuG9uHHjtxfnmP) Please note that pictures might be taken and used, if you don't want to be on them please let the host know. Tickets are not refundable.

Join us for a community-led developer event focused on AI-assisted coding with GitHub Copilot. This event brings together developers to explore practical workflows, real-world use cases, and hands-on experiences using GitHub Copilot. Whether you are new to GitHub Copilot or already using it, this event will help you better understand how to apply AI-assisted coding techniques in everyday development. **Agenda** \- 4:30pm: Doors open\, Snacks\, and Networking \- 5:00pm: Welcome\, Community update \- 5:10pm\~5:40pm: Tech talk: GitHub Copilot overview \- 5:40pm\~6:40pm: Tech talk: GitHub Copilot in Practice \- 6:40pm\~7:30pm: Open discussion and closing **Tech talk: Mastering GitHub Copilot CLI** **Speaker:** Aymen Furter - Cloud & AI Solution Engineer, Microsoft **Abstract:** Learn to harness the power of agentic development by transitioning to autonomous, multi-step terminal workflows. This session focuses on mastering plan-based execution, repository-aware context, and integrating external data via the Model Context Protocol. **Tech talk: GitStop Using GitHub Copilot Like a Toy** **Speaker:** Emanuele Bartolesi - GitHub Tech Lead, Xebia **Abstract:** GitHub Copilot is easy to love in a demo. Real projects are different. Production codebases come with legacy code, missing context, inconsistent patterns, unclear requirements, and delivery pressure. That is where GitHub Copilot either becomes a real advantage or just an expensive toy. This talk focuses on practical ways to use Copilot in real development workflows, going beyond autocomplete. Agent mode, skills, Copilot CLI, and better prompting can make a real difference when working in messy repositories and under real deadlines. Designed for developers and tech leads who want more than flashy demos, this session shares concrete tactics to get better output, reduce noise, and make Copilot genuinely useful in day-to-day software delivery.

Welcome to our Board and Card Game Event for all kinds of games from fun/leisure games to heavy strategy ones😊 You are welcome to join whenever you feel like it. You don't have to be there at 5pm. Come whenever it's best for you. First timer? No board or card game experience? Not to worry. We are happy to explain every game we play 😊 You are always welcome to bring your favourite games along. We collect no dues at the moment but ask attendees to at least buy a drink in the restaurant where we meet, and not to bring thier own food or drink.

## GET READY FOR YOUR SECOND YEAR The founding dragons invite you to study these preview cards to prepare. Look for cards from Lorehold, Quandrix, and the other three colleges to help you with your studies. You may even find rarities from the Mystical Archive as you unravel the Secrets of Strixhaven! Return to the plane of Arcavios for our first look at the newest Standard set. Whether you're a math-magician from Quandrix or a silver-tongued Silverquill, this is your chance to sling brand-new spells and crack open the latest **Mystical Archive** rarities. ## **Draft Event with 3 Magic: Secrets of Strixhaven Play Boosters in English** For every 2 Players there is 1 Play Booster added to the price pool, and for every Player there is a Price Pack added to the price pool. Depending on number of participants there are also foil price packs and promo cards. Entry fee: 25.- Doors: 18:00 Start: 19:00 Please be here 10 - 15 mins prior, so we have enough time to register you. For the registration, you'll need the Magic Companion App, and an Account on the App (You can use your Arena Account to set it up) **Follow us on:** Facekbook: [www.facebook.com/kabooom.comicshop](https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/kabooom.comicshop&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3i-NuLJrngd8LKVzkf-X5x) *Instagram:* [https://www.instagram.com/kabooom_comics/](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/kabooom_comics/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1vS_2BJgQb5IVJhI3ulEmv) Join our Discord community: [https://discord.com/invite/XeEKXnk](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://discord.com/invite/XeEKXnk&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3BXj2MMMOgyGxsTFCr6RfC)

Wellplayed welcomes you for casual gaming at our shop. We have a selection of games available to play in store or feel free to bring one from your personal collection. **Note:** *The number of attendees shown here on Meetup might seem small, but don't worry! Many more people are participating in our event through [our Discord channel](https://discord.com/invite/r4kEqta). Join us to connect with the full community and enjoy a vibrant and interactive experience!* We collect our standard playing fee of CHF 8.- and you are welcome to stay and play for the entire evening. In case you want to join us on a regular basis we also have memberships. Our Collection is quite extensive and you will always find someone to play games with! Our community speaks both English and German. We offer a small range of snacks and drinks to be consumed at the venue.

**Note:** *The number of attendees shown here on Meetup might seem small, but don't worry! Many more people are participating in our event through [our Discord channel](https://discord.com/invite/r4kEqta). Join us to connect with the full community and enjoy a vibrant and interactive experience!* Wellplayed welcomes you for casual gaming at our shop. We have a selection of games available to play in store or feel free to bring one from your personal collection. If you would like to see what we've been playing lately, join the discussion on our Discord server - https://discord.gg/cFu9NUaC3m We collect our standard playing fee of CHF 8.- and you are welcome to stay and play for the entire evening. In case you want to join us on a regular basis we also have memberships. Our Collection is quite extensive and you will always find someone to play games with! Our community speaks both English and German. We offer a small range of snacks and drinks to be consumed at the venue.

The hustle and bustle of the city turns into havoc as Mega Floette ex brings turmoil to the streets! Filled with courage and determination, Mega Greninja ex gathers other powerful Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, including Mega Pyroar ex and Mega Dragalge ex, to ward off this growing threat. As night falls, danger blossoms in the Pokémon TCG: *Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising* expansion! While we frequently update our event schedule, we recommend that you check with our [Event Calender ](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=kabooomentertainment@gmail.com&ctz=Europe/Rome) and our [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/XeEKXnk). Sealed event Doors Open: 11:30 Start: 12:00 Entry fee: CHF 30.- Please be here 10 - 15 mins prior, so we have enough time to register you. The Tournament Participants will receive a prerelease box with Boosters from the new Set and some additional Boosters at the end of the event. If you never been at our store before, make sure to have your [Pokémon ID](https://www.pokemon.com/us/account/) ready. **Follow us on:** Facekbook: [www.facebook.com/kabooom.comicshop](http://www.facebook.com/kabooom.comicshop) *Instagram:* [https://www.instagram.com/kabooom_comics/](https://www.instagram.com/kabooom_comics/) Join our Discord community: [https://discord.com/invite/XeEKXnk](https://discord.com/invite/XeEKXnk)

**\*\*\* HOLIDAY BREAK FOR BG@TA. NO ORGANISED MEETING ON 14 MAY \*\*\*** However, The Alehouse is open. If anyone wants to club together, the games are there 😁 or bring your own. You can use our WhatsApp group to arrange your own private, ticketless event. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **NEXT EVENT 28 MAY AT THE ALEHOUSE. SEE YOU THERE 😁** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* You'll need a ticket because of limited space. Best bought in advance. [Ticket link below with guaranteed seat] A MeetUp booking is helpful for planning but doesn't guarantee your space. We will always try to squeeze in any latecomers but sometimes there's no space 😁 We play board games together! Feel free to bring your favourite game with you, just be prepared to explain the rules to others. It is preferable that games are either in English or language-independent, so that anyone can play. Games available on spot: Saboteur, Skull King, Coup, What do you meme?, Uno, Catan, Druids, Codenames and many others. Feel free to come without any game as well. Getting a ticket guarantees your place and covers your first drink (up to Sfr.10.50). Tickets: Sfr.12.00. Event Frog ticket [Released c. 2 weeks in advance] XXXX Join our MeetUp group: https://www.meetup.com/alehouse-board-games/

Zürich Boardgame Group welcomes everyone to another boardgame event at Cevi. Nothing is required, just come as you are and prepare yourself for an evening of fun! The team speaks both German and English (and Danish). You can see our entire boardgame collection here (takes a moment to load in your browser): https://gameshelf.io/user/cevi Please let us know in advance if you want to play any of these games and we will bring them out for you to play! There will also be a selection of games from our collection to choose from. We look forward to seeing you!

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.

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**

Try new games, meet new people, and find out what story games are all about! Explore the reaches of space! Witness kingdoms rise and fall! Create and explore tragedies! All within a single game night. We play story games like Fiasco, Kingdom, Polaris and Microscope that encourage everyone at the table to participate creatively. We also have one-shots of indie, OSR, and narrative-focused RPGs such as Apocalypse World, Dread, Lady Blackbird, and Old School Essentials! Everybody's welcome! It doesn't matter if you've never tried story games before or never played roleplaying games at all! Just bring your brain and a good attitude and come try it out! *** **IMPORTANT** * When you arrive look for the marked Story Games Columbus Tables. Each table will have a separate game. Seating is on a first-come-first-serve basis. * If all tables are full, look for a Facilitator. We will find a way to get you into a game! * There is a flat $3 cover charge for events at Tabletop. *** **Facilitators!!** Please arrive early so that we can get you set up with a table. Please reach out to me ASAP if you would be willing to help facilitate. You can reach me on the SGC Discord here - https://discord.gg/jUTvWUu

***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.

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)

**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