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Fun social interactions games @ Pestana
**🃏 WHAT WE PLAY**
We focus on **social interaction games** that are **fun, easy to learn, and engaging**.
* **Thursdays** and Saturday nights are for **fun, social games** like Dixit, Coup, Skull, Codenames, Colt Express, Secret Hitler, Exploding Kittens, Bang and more!… Easy to learn, quick to laugh!
* **Mondays** are for **deeper strategic games**, for players who love to plan and outthink opponents.
Of course, these are just guidelines — you’re always welcome to bring and play whatever game you love!
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**🕖 SCHEDULE**
* We meet at **7:00 PM**, with an **intro round at 7:15 PM**.
* Arriving later? No problem! Just see a host — we’ll do our best to find you a seat. You might need to wait for a game to finish before joining the next one.
**🎉 Good News! BFG is Free Again**
As of July 1st, 2025, BFG is once again **free to join**, just like last year!
The costs of running the group are now shared by the hosts. If you enjoy the events and want to say thanks, you're very welcome to **offer a drink (or two 😉) to a host** during the evening.
A huge thank you to everyone who supported us financially earlier this year — you helped keep the group going, and we truly appreciate it. 🙏
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**🎒 WHAT TO BRING**
* Bring your favorite games and feel free to mention them in the comments.
* If we’re meeting in a **park**, bring snacks, drinks, and something comfy to sit on — the grass can be damp even in summer!
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**☕ IF THE VENUE IS A CAFÉ**
Please order **at least one drink** to support the venue, and pay directly at the bar.
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**✅ REGISTRATION**
Please RSVP to help us plan for space and group sizes.
**⌛ WAITLIST ETIQUETTE**
* If you can’t make it, cancel **before 7 PM the day before** to give someone else a chance.
* If you're **on the waitlist** and your plans change, cancel your RSVP so others aren't left hanging.
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**🤝 WANT TO HOST?**
Interested in becoming a host or helping out? Let us know — we’d love to have you on board!
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**💬 FEEDBACK WELCOME**
Suggestions or ideas? Drop us a message anytime — we’re always looking to make BFG even better.
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### **🌟 Let’s have fun, discover great** **games, and build and make new friends**
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Saturday Board Game Night
Hello and welcome. We'll be playing some good games suited for newcomers and old members alike. Examples of games that we might play on an evening like this include: Diamant, Metro, Courtisans, Trails, Camel Up, Sushi Go, Spooks, Welcome To..., Between 2 Cities, Cartographers, Reptile Tank, and much more.
If you're new and none of these titles mean anything to you, don't worry! These games are pretty easy to pick up as you play. And if you have a short and easy-going game you'd like to play, bring it along and we might play it.
Hope to see you then!
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**FAQ** for new members
"Do I have to RSVP?"
Yes, please. It helps us anticipate how many people are coming and consequently how many games we'll need.
"Can I just join you in playing games?"
Yes, absolutely.
"Is there a fee?"
No, it's free to join and play. However, please get at least one drink from the bar, as the hostel provides this space to us for free with the expectation that people buy drinks from them.
"What kind of games do you play?
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Most games in our collection are light to medium-ish in complexity, fairly short, and pretty easy to pick up once you know the rules. We don’t tend to play heavy eurogames or wargames as they take up too much time and often require an explanation of an hour or more. We also don’t tend to play party games.
"Do the games belong to the hostel?"
Nope! All of the games present are owned by members who bring games along from their own private collections. Please be sure to treat every game with care and respect.
"How do I know which games you're going to play and which I can join?"
We'll usually loosely mill around and decide on games on the moment, depending on who takes the initiative, so it really depends on what's available to us and who wants to play which game. Generally, we'll split up in groups, play a game or two, reconvene, and split up in different groups to play a different game.
"Do I have to have experience in playing games?"
No, usually we'll play some pretty easy-to-learn games that you'll get the hang of in no time. And should you get a taste for slightly more complex games, we have those too!
"Can I bring a game of my own?"
Yes, absolutely. Just maybe don't bring games that are too complex and might take more than 1 hour to play. Also, don't bring Cards Against Humanity.
"Should I bring snacks for everybody?"
No, but thank you for offering!
"Can I bring snacks and drinks for myself?"
You can bring your own food into the hostel but, as mentioned, they do expect us to buy our drinks at the bar. Also, they appreciate it if we clean up after ourselves, i.e. bring back empty glasses and bottles to the bar, put back chairs in their place, throw away trash, etc...
"Do I have to speak English?"
We prefer it if you could because not everyone in the group speaks Dutch fluently but we're pretty relaxed about it so don't worry too much if you're not that confident in your English speaking skills.
"Do you do this every week?
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Yes. We haven’t missed a board game night since 1977!
"Can the Eye see me?"
Yes, the Eye sees ALL, but don't worry, it's pretty benign and just wants to know if you're winning or not.
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Football match at Parc du Cinquantenaire
If you have a ball, please bring it...
Let's gather at the Parc du Cinquantenaire close to the Tour de Tournai (https://goo.gl/maps/RsxFtTJydq92) and organize a *low-level* football match on the grass. Unless it rains badly as we're about to play, the game is on.
Players of any age, weight, sex and size are allowed. Come as you are, at any time after 4pm.
IMPORTANT REMINDER -- As Shitty Players, we don't bite or growl when someone misses the ball. We don't do penalties or yellow cards because we're so gentle we don't need them. We vaguely know of the existence of other rules like off-side but we'd rather ignore them than argue about them. We may or may not keep track of the score: this is a game where everyone wins.
To help build the Team, come with 2 t-shirts white and black (or similar colors: light grey and dark blue etc). Beer session will follow on the grass, for those who survive till the end.
You can also join the Facebook group at:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/176606662846112/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel
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Fun Social Night in Brussels
Brussels is Europe’s heart, and our meetup is its friendly beat.
[[ Whatsapp groupchat link to join ]](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CRmOwQksJ1g8qTd8z4RniU)
Join us Saturdays at 7:30 PM for a language and culture exchange like no other.
With attendees in their 20s and 30s from across the globe, it’s where ideas and friendships flourish.
Let’s connect over words and waffles.
Read Together!
Need some quiet time for reading? Want to share the experience with others? Join us at the charming venue of The Sister Café to read in the company of others. It’s alone, but also together, get it? We read for an hour and a half, then chat over a drink.
This is a free activity except for the price of the drinks you're consuming.
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UNO #474
Let's continue the tradition and play UNO, everybody is welcome :)
If you're on the waitlist please check your messages, especially on Sunday. If people drop off last minute I tend to message people on the waitlist to see who can come.
We'll be playing at the lobby of Radisson RED, Brussels. The address of the hotel is:
Rue d'Idalie 35, 1050 Bruxelles
My number is 0471 45 55 02. Feel free to call if you cannot solve a physics question, cannot find the place or simply need a hug.
I have quickly written a set of rules on how we play. It is assumed that the reader has a basic concept of the game.
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Setup:
* Each player starts with 6 or 7 cards each (depending on total number of players)
* A card is shown in play in the middle of everyone, this is known as the top card.
Goal:
* The goal of the game for each player is to get rid of all cards in your hand
Rules:
* Whenever you go from two cards to one card, you have to say "UNO".
* Each player takes his turn one by one, initially going in the clock-wise direction
* A card may be played if it matches the same colour or same number or same type as the top card in play
* The two black cards (Draw 4 and Wild) can be played regardless of the top card in play.
* Interruption rule: You may interrupt the general flow of the game (clockwise or counter-clockwise) if you have the EXACT same card as the top card in play. If you manage to play the card prior to the person whose turn it's supposed to be, then the game continues on from you in the same direction it was previously. (Unless the reverse card was interrupted, then the direction changes).
* Draw2 or Draw4 cards can be played in accordance to the interruption rule. The following person after the interrupt has to take the accumulated number of cards. If however, cards have already been drawn AND seen by the person who was supposed to take the cards, then only the remainder of cards has to be drawn.
* Once someone has no cards remaining in his hand, play stops and we start counting points.
Points:
* Number cards have the face value as the number of points. i.e. number 6 is worth 6 points, number 0 is worth 0 points, number 4 is worth 4 points.
* Skip, reverse and Draw2 are worth 20 points each
* Wild and draw4 are worth 50 points each
Drinks and Games 🍺🎲
What's up Friends! 👋
Let's meet at Le Pantin for another round of games and laughs.
Games: 🎲 The pub has a fair collection of games. Feel free however to bring any of your own favorites.
Food & Drinks: Le Pantin serves only drinks🍸🍺🍹, however you’re also welcome to bring your own snacks 🍟🍩🍿 to enjoy during the games.
Ordering: 🤑 At least one drink is mandatory - this is how we support cool places like this!
Timing: ⏱️ We kick off at 14:00, and you’re welcome to stay for as many games as you like. Joining later? Just let me know in advance in the chat so we don’t slow down the start 😊
🚦If you find yourself on the waiting list but you absolutely want to join or if you have any other question - feel free to contact me directly via the chat.
📢 Further details may be shared via the group chat or via DM 💬. Make sure to check your messages 👀 at least on the day before the event to avoid missing any mega important 🙄 announcements.
🐈⬛ The Friends Code:
👉 Which games are played will be agreed by the group
👉Depending on preferences and group size we usually split into several tables
👉 Got a favorite game? Bring it along or drop a suggestion in your reply
👉 Can't make it? Cancel on time so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot
👉 Don't show up (or show up at your own risk:) if you are on the waiting list. There may be no space for extra players and you risk to get disappointed.
See you folks 😉
Rencontre d'échecs - Ixelles - Pompette
♟️ **Rejoignez l’aventure Knight Clubbers !** ♟️
Venez vivre une soirée où l’échiquier devient un champ de bataille, entre bonne humeur et esprit de compétition.
🔗 **Inscription gratuite** : [S'inscrire](https://knightclubbers.com/meetup/664535?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=social)
✨ **Des parties pour tous les niveaux**
Débutant curieux ou stratège aguerri, chaque partie est l’occasion parfaite pour progresser et rencontrer d’autres passionné.e.s.
🕒 **Liberté totale – Jouez à votre rythme**
Participez aux duels ou observez dans une ambiance conviviale.
🏆 **Défiez vos adversaires et grimpez au classement**
Accumulez les victoires pour tenter de devenir Roi ou Reine de l’Arène.
👑 **Prêts pour le défi ?**
Rejoignez Knight Clubbers et entrez dans la légende !
Badminton Sunday Advanced
First time comers
Please make sure to read the rules and contact the organizer before! Otherwise you will be moved to waiting list. Apologies for inconvenience but we have to do it to avoid no-shows.
New and Interested in being part of our group? Join here, https://chat.whatsapp.com/KqdVhyuBhFz1d56lv4WVVi
Please Direct Message the Organizer with your level. Approval is required before your first RSVP.
Games format.
95% are double games (unless someone needs a break), typically 4 people play together 2 sets and then mix with players from other fields. We play with plastic shuttles - Yonex Mavis 2000 (which are provided).
Registration
If it's your first time, please send a private message to the host to confirm. No-shows are taken quite seriously because they unbalance the games a lot. Also once you register please keep an eye on you private messages, in case we need to contact you.
Players level
Having players with much less experience often unbalances the game making it much less interesting for more experienced players. We still try to be welcoming.
As a rule of thumb, if you know what a "clear" is, you are welcome to join.
Otherwise, feel free to get in touch with me (John) and we can see if we can arrange so you and existing players can have good experience playing.
Price and payments
The price of participation is EUR 9. Payment is on-site in cash, or via online. Info provided during or shortly after the event in the WhatsApp group.
Cancelations and no-shows
Switches and cancellations are free of charge if done more than 50 hours before the start of the matches
If you cancel within the 50-hour window before the event starts, you will be placed on the wait-list for the next week's event, whether or not a replacement is found. If no replacement is secured, you'll still need to cover your share of the costs.
Contact
Questions or first-time approval requests? DM the Organizer with your playing level and availability.
Badminton Sunday Social
Join us for some friendly Badminton games- all levels welcome!
IMPORTANT- in order to secure your place you’ll need to both book a spot on Meetup AND pay €8 by Friday morning. This is to make sure we can cancel courts if demand isn’t there, and make sure we’re being fair to people on the waitlist.
Refunds will only be possible after Friday AM if another player is definitely able to take your spot
Always worth joining our W’app group as well for faster, often better, updates!
https://chat.whatsapp.com/IL7Gbs6TmIm0GXyidQxCFS?mode=gi_t
Board Games Events Near You
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Fort Wayne Dynamic Zoom Dating For Singles
**✨ Private Online Speed Dating for Fort Wayne Singles on Zoom — All from Your Couch**
Throughout the event, you'll engage in hosted video chat rounds with compatible Fort Wayne singles sorted by age and personality, with a real host running the session throughout.
Prior to the event, you fill in a quick matching survey — those details are used to connect you with Fort Wayne singles who fit your profile, meaning your rounds are curated and not random.
After the final round, mutual match details are distributed — with no one-sided reach-outs ever happening — and you take over from there entirely.
**Register via your age group:**
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**⚠️ Your seat is not locked yet:** Rsvping here does not hold your place in the event, so follow the link for your age group, sign up, and complete the personality matching questionnaire — numbers are intentionally limited so register early, and your place is confirmed only once you have done both.
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**This is for you if:**
- Daters living in Fort Wayne wanting to escape dating apps that go nowhere and are ready for something that feels natural.
- Anyone across Fort Wayne wanting to escape swiping left and right with no results and prefer meeting people in person first.
- Daters across Fort Wayne who no longer want endless scrolling and zero real dates and are ready for something genuine instead.
- First-timers in the Fort Wayne area wanting to escape endless scrolling and zero real dates and want actual face-to-face conversation.
**How it works**
1. **Find your age group** – by using the link for your bracket above, then take the personality survey, as without this your RSVP holds nothing.
2. **Jump on Zoom** – by clicking into the session at the scheduled start, works anywhere with a camera and internet, and a friendly host manages everything once you are on.
3. **Enjoy the rounds** – private video rounds with Fort Wayne area singles in your age range, with a host keeping rounds moving at a comfortable pace, because no round here is random — everyone was selected.
4. **Receive match results** – after the event you will receive any mutual match details, and only confirmed mutual matches receive each other's contact details, and you follow up at your own speed from there.
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✨ Fort Wayne singles worth meeting are in this event — pick your age group and sign up and we will take care of the matching this time. Your matches are waiting to be found. 🌻 ✨
Surrey Results Focused Local Zoom Dating
**🎯 Short Rounds Genuine People for Surrey People Done with Apps**
Throughout the event, you'll spend your time in focused short video rounds with Surrey locals paired by quiz results and age range, with a dedicated host managing each round.
During sign-up, you complete a brief compatibility form — we use those answers to pair you intelligently with Surrey locals, so every person you meet has been matched to you on purpose.
After all the rounds, match notifications go to both parties — but only if the feeling was mutual — and you are in control of what happens next.
**Pick your age range and grab a spot:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=537.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Surrey&groupurlname=bloom-with-genuine-peers-through-events&ar=18-32&face_v=3.0)
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- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=537.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Surrey&groupurlname=bloom-with-genuine-peers-through-events&ar=40-58&face_v=3.0)
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**⚠️ Spot not held yet:** Rsvping on meetup does not confirm your spot at the event, so tap your age group link above, register fully, and complete the personality matching quiz — numbers are intentionally limited so register early, and your spot is held only when both steps are done.
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**Perfect for:**
- Women and men from Surrey ready to move past digital dating that never converts to anything real and prefer meeting people in person first.
- Members based in Surrey who no longer want swiping left and right with no results and value real conversation over curated profiles.
- Returners locally in Surrey who are tired of app fatigue and empty match queues and want to talk to real people tonight.
- Returners near Surrey who have given up on profiles that never convert to actual dates and prefer structure over ambiguity.
**What to Know**
- **Format:** Live on a live video platform featuring private video date rounds, compatibility-matched within your age range.
- **Where:** No travel required — on any internet-connected device, camera mic and Wi-Fi — that is the full tech list, and you can pick whatever quiet spot works for you.
- **Host:** An attentive host keeps everything on track and stress-free throughout, so the focus stays entirely on the people you are meeting — from first round to final result it is all managed for you.
- **Vibe:** Easy-going personal date rounds with Surrey singles who are here for the same reason you are, and first-timers always leave surprised by how natural it felt.
- **Duration:** Around one to one-and-a-half hours from opening to close, and most people say it flies by.
**The breakdown**
1. **Confirm your place** – through the age-specific link above, then fill in the personality matching questionnaire, as completing both steps locks in your place.
2. **Join the session** – by clicking the Zoom invite at the event time, no download is needed since it works in any browser, and a live host walks you through it from there.
3. **Connect** – focused private rounds with Surrey people matched to you by age and quiz, with everything paced by a host so nothing drags, as every round is with someone selected for you by the quiz.
4. **Collect your mutual matches** – mutual selections are shared privately once the evening wraps, with unmatched selections never disclosed to anyone, and you follow up at your own speed from there.
⭐ *"Better than every app I have tried combined — better than every app I have tried"* – Surrey single
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✨ The best conversations start somewhere — select your bracket and register and the evening takes care of itself in this round. The evening starts the moment you register. 🥰 ✨
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.
CABS Boardgaming Flea Market Saturday May 16th
***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
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.
CABS Boardgaming Saturday, May 30th
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
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.



























