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Boardgames at Drehmoment Bar, Wedding
**Hello every boardgame enjoyer!**
We'll continue our weekly boardgame evenings every Wednesday in Drehmoment (Glasgower Str. 29, 13349 Berlin) from 19:00. You are all invited to join us!
You can expect a lot of fun light games suitable for the location. We have a small library of games you are free to use (but you are also encouraged to bring your own). The games are fast so feel free to join any time! Gamers of all experience levels are welcome.
Drehmoment is a classic Berlin bar, they offer varius drinks and have the best cocktails in Wedding. We have a big room in the back just for us. We are allowed to bring your own food and they have snacks for sale.
A couple of ground rules that we take seriously:
1. We are guests at Drehmoment, please treat their staff with respect.
2. There is no entry fee but please support the bar by buying drinks or snacks while you are playing.
3. Be efficient in your seating and kind to other patrons.
See you on Wednesday
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.
Board Game Night @ Nachbarschftsheim Schöneberg - Friedenau
**COME PLAY WITH US!**
We play modern card games and board games: from party, to mid-weight, to heavy games. You are are encouraged to bring your own games but you can also come and play what's there. For further infos, or if you want to know how to prearrange a certain game you want to get to the table please contact brettspiel-friedenau@gmx.de or get on [Berlin Board Gamers Discord ](https://discord.gg/Bkjgg49J)-> #nachbarschaftsheim-schoeneberg- friedenau to join the discussion.
**Where?** Nachbarschaftsheim Schöneberg, Holsteinische Str. 30, 12161 Berlin – room 4,09 (4th floor)
**When?** Every other Wednesday 6 pm – 11 pm – upcoming dates: 13 May, 27 May, 10 June
**Cost?** 1 Euro per person
**Registration:** Please check in per Meetup, e-mail: brettspiel-friedenau@gmx.de or on the [Berlin Board Gamers Discord ](https://discord.gg/Bkjgg49J)-> #nachbarschaftsheim-schoeneberg- friedenau
Chess tournament in "100 gramm bar"
Welcome to **ChessBar Events! 🍻♟️**
We host **weekly chess tournaments** in different bars across the city — the perfect mix of strategy, drinks, and good vibes.
The tournament is organized directly through our **ChessBar app**, where you can see your next opponent, enter results, and gain ranking points throughout the season.
✨ **What to expect**
\- 5 games in **rapid format** (10 minutes per player) 🕹️
**\- Free entry** 💸
**\- Open to all levels**
\- Up to 32 players can participate
\- No need to bring a board or pieces — we provide all the material\!
**How to join** 📲
Please make sure to **register through the ChessBar app** (signing up on Meetup alone is not enough).
👉 [https://onelink.to/chessbar-s](https://onelink.to/chessbar-s)
🌐 **More info**
Website: [www.chess-bar.com](https://www.chess-bar.com/)
Instagram: [@chess___bar](https://www.instagram.com/chess___bar/)
Mafia-Werwolf Spielabend 22.04
Bist du bereit für einen Abend voller Geheimnisse, Täuschung und spannender Diskussionen?
Am Mittwoch, den 22. April treffen wir uns zu einem neuen Mafia–Werwolf-Spielabend. Finde heraus, wer im Dorf die Wahrheit sagt – und wer heimlich zur Mafia oder zu den Werwölfen gehört.
Ein Blick. Ein Verdacht. Eine Abstimmung.
Und plötzlich ist jemand… raus.
📅 Datum: Mittwoch, 22.04
⏰ Beginn: 18:00 Uhr
📍 Ort: Café Chagall
💰 Spende ab 5 €
Egal ob Anfänger oder erfahrener Spieler – alle sind willkommen.
Bring gerne Freunde mit und tauche ein in eine Nacht voller Intrigen, Strategie und Spaß.
‼️ Wichtiger Hinweis: Wir spielen die ursprüngliche Version von Werwolf/Mafia
WEDNESDAY!!! QUIZ #84.2 @ Bar Degendorff - 13th of May
**QUIZ #84.2 @ Bar Degendorff**
GERMAN BELOW/DEUTSCH UNTENSTEHEND
**Trivia Night – English & Deutsch**
A fun, social trivia night for locals, expats, newcomers and long-time Berliners alike.
The quiz is **open to everyone** and played **bilingually in English & German**.
\#\#\# The quiz setup:
📅 **Wednesday, 13th of May**
🕔 Doors open: 6:45 pm \| 🕡 Quiz starts: 7:30 pm
📍 **Location:** Bar Degendorff, Petersburger Str. 74a, 10249 Berlin
💰 **4 € per person**
👤 **Solo players welcome** or play as a team (max. **6 people**)
🤝 No team? We’ll match you with others at mixed tables
✍️ \*\*3 to 4 rounds à 10 questions (\*\*Topics include: music, picture riddles, pop culture, general knowledge & more)
Languages: 🇬🇧 & 🇩🇪
🏆 **Prizes** for the top 3 teams + the legendary **Lucky Loser**
**Good to know:**
Most questions are designed to be broadly accessible. However, from time to time there *may* be questions related to **German history, culture, or German-speaking pop culture**. No need to be an expert though – **teamwork is key**, and mixed teams are very welcome.
📸 **Photos & promo:**
We occasionally take photos during the event for promotional purposes (website & social media).
If you prefer **not** to appear in photos, just let us know briefly during the event – no problem at all.
Come solo, bring friends, or find a team on the spot – we’ll take care of the rest.
See you there! 🧠✨
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**Quizabend – Deutsch & Englisch**
Ein geselliger Quizabend für Berliner:innen, Zugezogene, Expats und Quizfans aller Erfahrungslevel.
Das Quiz ist **für alle offen** und wird **zweisprachig auf Deutsch & Englisch** gespielt.
\#\#\# Die wichtigsten Infos:
📅 **Mittwoch, 13. Mai**
🕔 Einlass: 18:45 Uhr \| 🕡 Quizbeginn: 19:30 Uhr
📍 **Location:** Bar Degendorff, Petersburger Str. 74a, 10249 Berlin
💰 **4 € pro Person**
👤 **Solo-Anmeldung möglich** oder als Team (max. **6 Personen**)
🤝 Kein Team? Wir setzen euch an **Mixed Tables** zusammen
✍️ \*\*3 Runden à 10 Fragen (\*\*Themen: Musik, Bilderrätsel, Popkultur, Allgemeinwissen u.v.m.)
Sprachen: 🇩🇪 & 🇬🇧
🏆 **Preise** für die ersten 3 Teams sowie den **Lucky Loser**
**Gut zu wissen:**
Die meisten Fragen sind allgemein verständlich gehalten. Dennoch kann es **hin und wieder Fragen mit Bezug zur deutschen Geschichte, Kultur oder deutschsprachigen Popkultur** geben. Dafür muss man kein Profi sein – **Teamwork ist entscheidend**, und gemischte Teams sind ausdrücklich willkommen.
📸 **Fotos & Promotion:**
Während des Quiz machen wir gelegentlich Fotos für **Promo-Zwecke** (Website & Social Media). Falls ihr **nicht** auf Fotos erscheinen möchtet, gebt uns beim Event einfach kurz Bescheid – völlig unkompliziert.
Ob alleine, mit Freund:innen oder spontan im Team vor Ort – wir freuen uns auf euch!
**Bis bald und viel Spaß beim Quizzen!** 🧠🎉
Wir freuen uns darauf, Sie zu einem Abend zu begrüßen, der Teamgeist, Unterhaltung und jede Menge Spaß verspricht.
Wir sehen uns dort!
Serious Games Events This Week
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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
Let’s Play Backgammon! - Play, Socialize & Have Fun
Join our Backgammon Meetup to play, socialize, and enjoy this classic game!
Everyone’s welcome! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player. Expect fun, friendly games, laughter, and new friends.
👉 Please RSVP only if you plan to attend.
👉 Bring your own set if you have one.
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**How to Play (Quick Guide):**
* Each player has 15 checkers and moves them toward their home board.
* Dice rolls decide how many spaces you can move.
* Land on an opponent’s single checker to send it to the bar.
* Once all your checkers are home, start bearing off (removing them).
* First to remove all checkers wins!
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**Fun Fact:**
The Origin of Backgammon: Backgammon is one of the oldest known board games, with roots deeply embedded in the ancient civilisations of Mesopotamia. But it is in Persia, where the game truly flourished and evolved into what we now know as 'Takhte Nard'.
Archaeological findings suggest that early forms of backgammon were played in Iran over 5,000 years ago. Artifacts such as game boards and dice have been discovered in sites like 'Shahr-e Sukhteh' (The Burnt City), indicating the game’s ancient origins.
Let’s Play CATAN & maybe other games
Join our **CATAN** Meetup to play, socialize, and enjoy this classic board game.
Everyone is welcome, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player. Expect fun, friendly games, plenty of laughter, and the chance to make new friends.
This is a relaxed, casual meetup: **no hardcore competition**, just friendly rivalry.
👉 **Please RSVP only if you plan to attend.**
**👉 Most people on the waiting list would be moved to the “Going” list.**
**👉 Add to your calendar so you know you RSVP'd here, and we are counting on you**
**Our Game Set-Up & Attendance Policy**
1. We will have two CATAN sets available for up to six players each, assigned on a first-come, first-served basis
2. Since each game takes a considerable amount of time, arriving after a game has already started may make it difficult to place you at a table
3. In such cases, you may need to place your first two settlements on the remaining available parts of the map—if space allows
4. Please make sure to update your RSVP in advance. Failure to do so may cause unnecessary delays for everyone at the start
5. Not showing up without notice will result in being blacklisted for at least one future meetup
Blood on the Clocktower at Manifesto! (beginner/intermediate)
Hi folks, this is the meetup group for the weekly Sunday Blood on the Clocktower games in the Soot bar in Manifesto at Potsdamer Platz. We run beginner-friendly and intermediate-level games throughout the afternoon and evening. **Friendly newcomers of all skill levels are welcome, no experience required!**
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”.
We are usually able to offer two simultaneous games on Sundays. If you are marked as "attending" in Meetup and are in your seat at 15:00, your place is guaranteed for as long as you want to stay. All other seats are first come, first served. We always run at least one beginner-friendly game of the basic version of Clocktower ("Trouble Brewing") throughout the afternoon and evening. We also usually have enough players for a second intermediate-level game. If you are already very familiar with Clocktower, consider also joining our Tuesday meetup for advanced players, when we play with complex custom scripts and characters.
Blood on the Clocktower is a deep, mechanical game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction and deception… think Werewolf on steroids. Each player receives a unique secret role and plays either for the good team – the uninformed majority, gathering info and working with others to solve the puzzle – or the evil team, the informed minority, scheming to eliminate good players and protect their demon from execution. In our beginner games no prior experience is expected and we will gladly explain the game rules to any newcomers.
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.
We are very grateful to the wonderful folks at Manifesto for hosting our meetup! **Please support the venue during your visit by buying drinks and/or food.**
Godot Meetup A Maze Edition @ c-base
Welcome to our cosy Godot Engine Community Meetup A Maze Edition! 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! 🦜
This is an open event and we will hang out at c-base afterwards, so it is fine to come late.
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 [c-base](https://c-base.org), Rungestraße 20, 10179 Berlin. 🛰️
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/)! 🕊️
Saturday Morning Chess at the Bode Museum
**🧡 Hello Dear Chess Enthusiasts!**
**☕ Participation fee**
**You must buy a drink or food before sitting.**
(**We were warned that** **you cannot sit without buying a drink.** This is a private café. Outside food or drinks are not allowed.)
**📢 Chess Board**
Please bring it if you have one. Otherwise, you may need to wait to play.
**🕥 Please arrive on time**
If you are more than 30 minutes late, there might be no table.
The venue is reserved until 1:00 pm, so we should prepare to leave by that time.
**📌 Location**
The Bode Museum Café is on the first floor.
Walk up the stairs.
No ticket needed; just tell the staff you’re going to the café.
**✨ Chess for fun**
This meetup is organized by beginners for beginners and enthusiasts who are eager to practice, improve, and enjoy chess in a friendly and supportive environment.
**📖 Basic knowledge is good to have.** ( [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rules_of_chess](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rules_of_chess) )
**📷 Instagram**
[https://www.instagram.com/berlin_chess_club/](https://www.instagram.com/berlin_chess_club/)
**💬 WhatsApp Group**
This group is only for event participants. To get access, please ask the host during the event.
🚩**We have no tolerance for discriminatory(sexist, racist, and other) jokes or comments.**
**🌸 Thank you & See you**
*Photos and videos may be taken for social media and memories. Let an organizer know if you prefer not to be filmed.*
Brettspieltreff im CHiP77
Im Jungfernheideweg 77, 13629 Berlin treffen wir uns zwischen 13.30 Uhr und 21.30 Uhr wieder um gemeinsam Brett- und Gesellschaftsspiele zu daddeln.
Das Angebot richtet sich an alle Interessierten. Kinder bitte erst ab 12 Jahre.
Eine Vielzahl toller Brettspiele sind vor Ort, es können aber auch gerne eigene mitgebracht werden.
PS: Es wäre sehr hilfreich wenn die Leute, die sich anmelden und dann doch nicht können, sich auch wieder abmelden vorher. danke schön
Serious Games Events Near You
Connect with your local Serious Games community
American Sign Language Beginners Meetup Group
We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able!
Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!
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.
Game Dev Meetup (@Improving In-Person)
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).
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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)
CHROMA @CCAD
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**
TBD
**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
CABS Flea Market ! Saturday , May 16th
CABS Flea market - Come early to get the best bargains!!! Stay late to play your new games ...









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