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Afterwork Session: Smartphone Inc (1.1 KS Edition)
Run a smartphone company by planning production, pricing, expansion, and research. Pricing decisions affect turn order and sales, forcing you to predict opponents’ moves. A tight economic game where planning ahead and reading the market is everything.
[How to Play](https://youtu.be/OKYnLjdf0gA?si=RPlvSg8DK8uMTBDS)
[BGG](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/246684/smartphone-inc)
[Rulebook](https://www.arcanewonders.com/eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/06/smartphone-rules-eng-2019.pdf)
Everyone is welcome! No previous experience or game knowledge needed — I’ll explain all the rules before we start.
Board and card games at the Café
WHAT we play. As you know, we have two events, one more for social games on Thursday and another for **strategic games** on **Monday**. Depending on what people bring, we may play brainy games, not limited to chess and classic games. So, feel free to bring other ones.
And this is only indicative. Some games like Decrypto fit both events, **and if people feel like playing a social game on Monday or a more strategic one on Thursday, they are free to do so.**
WHERE. Because we have many strategic players on Monday and these games take longer, we moved to a café closing much later than the previous one.
CHATBOX USE. In the event chatbox, you are invited to discuss the games you bring and want to play for this session. The idea is to gather people around game tables beforehand. Of course, it's also possible to show up and arrange this after the introduction round, which starts at 7h15.
HOST. If you want to become a host and have your board game event for a specific game with a small group of people or in another place, Great! Let me know, and I'll help you set up your event with this group. Hosts don't pay fees.
TIMING: Because strategy games are often longer, we gather at 7 pm and start at 7:15. So, those who play long games can have 3 hours and 30 minutes for their game. You can come later, but you may have to wait before joining a game.
WHERE. We play upstairs. Ask which room at the bar downstairs.
DRINK. You have to order a drink at the bar, pay for it, and come up with it.
**PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT, UNFORTUNATELY, THE AUTOBUS ACCEPTS CASH ONLY.**
EVENT REGISTRATION.
Please register to allow us adequate venue planning.
IN CASE OF A WAITLIST. Please, out of respect for people on the waiting list, don't cancel later than 7 PM the day before so they can plan their evening correctly. If you are on the waiting list, please cancel your attendance if you change your mind and can no longer come.
Don't hesitate to send me a message to comment or make suggestions!
Take care and see you soon!
Baudouin
Afterwork session : Clank! Legacy 2 (pre-filled)
Continuation of Clank! Legacy 2 campaign.
CLANK! Legacy returns with an epic sequel — **[Clank! Legacy 2: Acquisitions Incorporated - Darkest Magic](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/383010/clank-legacy-2-acquisitions-incorporated-darkest-m)**.
Play co-operatively and competitively in the world of Penny Arcade's Acquisitions Incorporated!
This campaign has already a fixed group to play it.
Improv for all
Please take a moment to read the information and rules for the sessions.
This session will exceptionally end at 20h
**Overview:** Improv sessions in English accepting all levels. We play short and long-form improv comedy, which includes theater-style scenes, guessing, and group games.
**Topics:**
*Timing
- Location
*Participation (Attendees list)
- RSVP rules
*Improv session format
- Who is it for? (Participation requirement)
*** Timing**
Being on time will help you and everyone.
**18h15** \- Doors open
*Please take this time to order your drinks/food and settle in.*
**18h30** \- Start of the session
**Are you late?**
Please inform the event host, or comment on the event page. If you arrive late and the session is already in progress, please wait on the side till the game/scene is finished. Wait for the session moderator to indicate when you can start participating.
***Location**
The session takes place on the first floor of The Sister Cafe. Stairs next to the bar. It's the room with a curtain at the door.
*** Participation (Attendee list)**
The session is limited to** 12 attendees**. This is to ensure that the session is manageable and everybody gets enough chances to participate.
Therefore, only the people on the "attendee list" are allowed to be present at the session and participate.
**Waiting list**: People on the waiting list should keep an eye on the updates, in case someone from the attendees' list drops and you get their spot.
**Just want to observe? **Usually, we don't allow any extra audience during these sessions. We invite you to come to any of our shows.
But if for some reason you are only interested in observing and not participating, please contact the event host on meetup, or talk with them personally at the session and explain your reasons. Admission for this is not guaranteed.
*People on the attendee list are expected to take part.*
*** RSVP Rules**
*Please update your RSVP status in a timely manner, if you can't make it to the session. This applies to people on the **attendee list AND waiting list.**
- If you are on the waiting list, and already know that you won't be able to join in case someone from the main list drops, please update your RSVP to "not going". This will give the chance to the next person on the waiting list.
*Emergencies aside, please update your rsvp status on time. Canceling last minute or just 1 hour before isn't helpful.
- If we see a pattern from someone not showing up after confirming, or last-minute cancellations, we reserve the right to prohibit access to the sessions.
*Please write a comment if you cancel and your spot becomes available. With this others will get an extra notification.
**Improv Session Format**
The session is held in English.
The session is divided into three sections: Warm up, Scene games, and Cool down.
**Warmup:** Quick group games are played to break the ice and get the creative juices flowing.
**Scenes:** Then we move on to scene games. These are mostly from short-form improv, which can include different games with various gimmicks, like story building, character work, guessing, etc
**Cool down:** One or two short group games to end the session. The rules are explained by the moderator before each game.
There is no obligation to take part in games that you are not comfortable with.
There can be feedback after a game is played. This is so that we learn from each other and gain skills and insights.
**Tip**: If you are new, pay attention to the regular players when they are performing and notice small details, like how a stage is cleared before a scene, how to enter a scene, and how to collaborate with each other.
*** Who is it for?**
Anyone who is interested in improv! We accept all levels, beginners, and advanced participants
This is a great place to start if you are new to improv. The basics will be explained. We only require the "Yes, and...!" spirit!
If you are an advanced player and have ideas and games to share and work on, please do let us know.
We look forward to welcoming you and doing improv!
Bored on Monday evening in Brussels? Try Toastmaster
**Do you know about Toastmasters?** 🤔
Toastmasters is an international and supportive place where people practice public speaking, communication, leadership, and confidence — one speech, one role, and one meeting at a time.
**Are you tired of the usual and boring Monday evening in Brussels? 🌆**
Join us for an evening. 🎭💬
You can come as a guest, observe the meeting, participate if you feel ready, and discover how Toastmasters helps people become more confident speakers and leaders.
No pressure.
No judgment.
Just practice, progress, and good energy. 🚀
Whether you want to improve your English, speak better at work, prepare presentations, develop leadership skills, meet new people in Brussels, or simply challenge yourself in a positive environment, you are very welcome.
**📅 When: Every first and third Monday of the month**
**🕖 Time: 19:00 – 21:30**
**📍 Location: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/gju2QcxiqBX6RDdR8?g_st=ic](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gju2QcxiqBX6RDdR8?g_st=ic)**
Phone number: 0471695419
Toastmasters on Monday evening: A Midsummer Night's dream 🌅😆
🎉 Join us for a special Toastmasters evening on July 6th "A Midsummer Night's Dream / Visul unei nopți de vară"🎤
Our theme will be Celebrations — a moment to recognize not only big achievements, but also the small steps of progress: speaking up for the first time, trying a Table Topic, completing a speech, receiving feedback, or simply becoming a little more confident each time.
Because the weather forecast looks promising, we will meet exceptionally outdoors in the beautiful Parc du Cinquantenaire, near the Tour de Tournai. 🌳☀️
As usual, the evening will include:
🎙️ Three prepared speeches
An opportunity for our speakers to practice structure, storytelling, body language, and stage presence.
💬 Table Topics
A fun and spontaneous exercise to practice thinking on your feet and speaking with confidence in front of a group.
Toastmasters is a supportive place where people improve their public speaking, become more comfortable with professional presentations, and develop leadership skills through practice, feedback, and active participation.
📅 Date: July 6th
🕖 Time: 18:45
📍 Location: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/gju2QcxiqBX6RDdR8?g_st=ic](https://maps.app.goo.gl/gju2QcxiqBX6RDdR8?g_st=ic)
🎭 Theme: Celebrations
Come celebrate growth, confidence, communication, and community with us! 🎉🌟
Phone number: 0471695419
#Toastmasters #PublicSpeaking #Leadership #CommunicationSkills #Celebrations #BrusselsEvents #ProfessionalDevelopment #Confidence
🎬 The Club – Summer Movie Festival (Private Garden)
Small curated movie nights in a hidden garden in Ixelles, next to Place Flagey.
A mix of:
* **cult classics**
* **recent movies**
* **international cinema**
* **comedy nights**
* **karaoke & dubbing chaos nights**
* **comfort food and summer vibes**
**This is not a giant public Meetup** where 40 strangers stand awkwardly around overpriced drinks pretending networking is fun. Humanity already suffered enough.
Our idea is simple:
we gather in a private home and transform the courtyard into a small outdoor cinema.
Sometimes we cook together before the movie:
Italian, Thai, Lebanese, Japanese, Balkan, Greek, Latin American street food etc.
Sometimes people simply grab pizza from the excellent pizzeria next door and join the screening.
Food is intentionally relaxed:
bowls, finger food, street food, popcorn, snacks, comfort food.
**Some nights are more gourmet.**
Some are glorified pizza-and-movie nights.
Both are valid forms of civilization **;-)**
## **What makes this different**
The group is i**ntentionally small**:
usually 6 to 8 people maximum.
**People are introduced properly.**
Nobody gets abandoned in a corner.
The atmosphere stays human, social and safe.
**No heavy drinking.**
**No creepy behavior.**
No random people showing up uninvited.
Smoking is allowed because is outside in the courtyard and occasionally we may have **hookah nights** depending on the movie/theme.
## **Typical evenings**
* Wong Kar-wai + Asian comfort food
* Spaghetti western + Italian street food
* Anime + sushi night
* Greek cinema + mezze
* Balkan chaos cinema + burek
* Cult movie dubbing nights where people voice scenes live karaoke-style
Yes, this is a real thing now apparently.
## **Important**
Because Meetups and public internet are full of bots, spam accounts and socially radioactive individuals, **we do NOT post the exact address publicly.**
To join:
scan the QR code on the image and request access to the private WhatsApp group or send me a DM.
From there:
* we announce movies
* vote on menus
* organize cooking nights
* coordinate places
**If you are new in Brussels, introverted, traveling, recently arrived, or simply tired of giant impersonal events, this may be your thing.**
Board Games Events This Week
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Afterwork Session: Limit
Guide a modern nation through growth, crisis, and planetary limits. Manage resources, political decisions, and global pressures while pursuing prosperity. A heavy civilization-style strategy game about sustainability and long-term planning.
[How to Play](https://youtu.be/-dQR0754dck?si=DovsnQn0CLTy1CdG)
[BGG](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/439306/limit)
[Rulebook](https://www.data.ludonaute.fr/Limit/RULES/EN_Limit_Rules.pdf)
Everyone is welcome! While no previous experience is required, please note that this is a more complex and longer game, so I strongly recommend watching the how-to-play video and checking out the rules beforehand to help the game run smoothly.
Afterwork Session: Endeavor Deep Sea
Lead a marine research institute exploring the ocean depths. You recruit specialists, send expeditions, and build a powerful research engine while balancing scientific progress and conservation. A refined Euro with satisfying growth, strong theming, and meaningful long-term choices over a medium-length session.
[How to Play](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLfcG_7rbT0)
[BGG](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367966/endeavor-deep-sea)
[Rulebook](https://esltqdkllporgkecoqih.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/sign/rulebooks/bcb00fe5-9279-4b91-b933-6cb0d34796e3.pdf?token=eyJraWQiOiJzdG9yYWdlLXVybC1zaWduaW5nLWtleV9mNjQ4ZTY5Yi02ZjdmLTRhY2MtYTI2NC05NDU5M2Q1ZGRmNTAiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJydWxlYm9va3MvYmNiMDBmZTUtOTI3OS00YjkxLWI5MzMtNmNiMGQzNDc5NmUzLnBkZiIsImlhdCI6MTc1ODczMjEwOCwiZXhwIjoyMDc0MDkyMTA4fQ.q0XzTMjPhlZIeW2n_N_gIe4eGthokGNK_t9U2KraiNE)
Everyone is welcome! No previous experience or game knowledge needed — I’ll explain all the rules before we start.
Fun social interactions games @ Carpe Diem (TBC)
**🃏 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!
***
**🕖 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. 🙏
***
**🎒 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!
***
**☕ IF THE VENUE IS A CAFÉ**
Please order **at least one drink** to support the venue, and pay directly at the bar.
***
**✅ 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.
***
**🤝 WANT TO HOST?**
Interested in becoming a host or helping out? Let us know — we’d love to have you on board!
***
**💬 FEEDBACK WELCOME**
Suggestions or ideas? Drop us a message anytime — we’re always looking to make BFG even better.
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Board Game Fun Night @ Hal5 in Kessel-Lo
1. **Always RSVP before attending.**
2. **Limited spots:** RSVP does not guarantee a spot — please check if you're on the main list or the waitlist.
3. **WAITLIST notice:** Please don’t take a spot from someone who signed up in time — only attend if you’re off the waitlist. You may move to the active list if someone cancels, which can happen the day before or even on the day of game night.
4. **Be on time:** If you’re more than 20–25 minutes late, you likely can’t join a table — we won’t restart game explanations for latecomers. You may wait for the next game.
5. **Take care of the games:** The people hosting the evening kindly bring and share their own private — and often quite expensive — games. Please don’t bend the cards (these aren’t just cheap poker decks!), be gentle with the components, and make sure everything goes back neatly in the box.
6. **Be present, not on your phone:** Please give your attention when someone is explaining the rules — especially the person hosting the game, who took the time to prepare and make sure everyone can enjoy it. This is a game night, not just a casual bar hangout, so please respect their effort and the focus of the other players.
7. **No double booking:** On Wednesdays, another game night is organized at the same time by another group, the International House of Leuven (IHL). If you sign up for both events, we will automatically remove you from our list. Please don’t be rude by occupying a spot that someone else could use — respect both communities and let everyone enjoy a fair chance to join.
Afterwork Session: Star Wars Outer Rim
Hey, let's play an adventure sandbox game - Star Wars: Outer Rim! Similar to games like Xia or Western Legends, we'll try to acquire the most fame as a bounty hunter/smuggler in the Star Wars universe. **This is not a strategic game**, and will probably be more appealing to Star Wars and Space operas fans than gamers looking for a fair and balanced game about resources and victory points.
More info [on BGG.](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/271896/star-wars-outer-rim) The [expansion](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/347102/star-wars-outer-rim-unfinished-business) will be included.
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!
***
**🕖 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. 🙏
***
**🎒 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!
***
**☕ IF THE VENUE IS A CAFÉ**
Please order **at least one drink** to support the venue, and pay directly at the bar.
***
**✅ 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.
***
**🤝 WANT TO HOST?**
Interested in becoming a host or helping out? Let us know — we’d love to have you on board!
***
**💬 FEEDBACK WELCOME**
Suggestions or ideas? Drop us a message anytime — we’re always looking to make BFG even better.
***
### **🌟 Let’s have fun, discover great** **games, and build and make new friends**
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Board Games Events Near You
Connect with your local Board Games community
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 Friday 7/10
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!!!
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.
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.
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 7/11
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!!!
CABS Boardgame Saturday 7/18
Join us for a great day of gaming at CABS!!! Your first visit is FREE!!!

























