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Cookies & Boardgames 2026
You are invited to a Cookies&Boardgames evening in Charlottenburg.
There is enough space for 3 board game tables and about 15 people. In addition to this meetup participants, other people from my board game group will join.
My games collection includes party games like Code Names, Saboteur, Camel Cup, euro games like Wingspan, Ecos, Photosynthesis, dexterity games like Menara and Junk Art, and some heavy weights like Tapestry and Civilization.
Feel free to bring your own board games too :)
My apartment is in short walking distance from Messe Nord subway station. You will get the full address to my apartment via meetup app message.
Kind regards,
Sebastian
10+3 Social Chess Tournament at the Bode Museum Cafe
**š² Registration fee**
* **ā¬2 donation (cash only, please bring exact change)**
* **You must buy a drink or food before sitting.**
**(We were warned that you cannot sit without buying a drink.** This is a private cafƩ. Outside food or drinks are not allowed.**)**
š„ **Registration Time**
**10:00 am - 10:30 am**
* The tournament **starts at 10:30 am.**
* **Participants cannot join after the tournament begins.** Please arrive early to order a drink and complete your registration.
* There are **5 rounds in total**. **Please only join if you can stay until the final round.**
* **Leaving early causes issues with pairing.**
* The venue is reserved until **1:15 pm**, so **we plan to finish and leave by then.**
š¢ **Chess Board**
**Please bring a chess board** if you have one. If there are not enough boards, participants with their own boards will have priority.
**š Friendly Atmosphere**
This is a social tournament designed to be friendly and enjoyable. Please be kind to all participants and avoid being excessively competitive.
š **Location**
The Bode Museum CafƩ is on the first floor.
Walk up the stairs.
No ticket needed; just tell the staff youāre going to the cafĆ©.
š**The Game Format**
Swiss system, 10+3, 5 rounds
šØāš§āš§**Player Divisions**
Players are divided into two groups.
\- A Group over 1300
\- C Group under 1300
\- If you wish to play in a different group from your rating\, please let the host know during registration\.
**š¤¹š¼āāļø How it works**
* **Registration:** Tell the host your first name and chess rating (any platform, any time control)
* **Pairings:** Once registration closes, the host will pair the players.
* **Tables**: You can find your table number and color (white/black) at the link below.
* **The Game:** Before the tournament starts, Iāll place table numbers on the tables. Go to your assigned table. One of the players set the clock app to 10+3 (10 mins + 3s increment) and start.
* **Report Results:** After the game, one of the players report the result to the host.
* **Next Round:** Once all games are finished, the next round will be paired. (5 rounds total)
**š¶A Group Games**
[https://www.chessmanager.com/en-gb/tournaments/6227351318953984](https://www.chessmanager.com/en-gb/tournaments/6227351318953984)
**š„C Group Games**
[https://www.chessmanager.com/en-gb/tournaments/5073536406388736](https://www.chessmanager.com/en-gb/tournaments/5073536406388736)
š” **Chess Clock**
Please install a chess clock on your phone.
For [Android ](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chess.clock&hl=en) // For [iPhone ](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chess-clock-by-chess-com/id858039162)
ā **Rules**
\- Touch\-move: If you touch a piece\, you must move it\.
\- Illegal move: If your opponent makes an illegal move\, stop the clock and ask them to make a legal move\.
\- Clock rule: Press the chess clock with the same hand you move the piece\.
-Other rules: Basic FIDE rules apply.
š©**We have no tolerance for discriminatory(sexist, racist, and other) jokes or comments.**
š· Instagram
[https://www.instagram.com/berlin_chess_club/](https://www.instagram.com/berlin_chess_club/)
š¬ WhatsApp Group
This group is only for event participants. To get access, please ask the host during the event.
*Photos and videos may be taken for social media and memories. Let an organizer know if you prefer not to be filmed.*
Evening Worship Service
Join us for a welcoming and reflective Saturday evening worship service in Engish. This service follows a classic liturgical form and includes Holy Communion, offering a meaningful and grounding way to end the week.
The liturgy is a bit shorter than our Sunday service.
After worship, stay for fellowship and conversation. Whether you are new to faith, returning after a long time, exploring Christianity, or deeply rooted in the tradition ā you are truly welcome here.
And when we say *all*, we mean **all**.
Come as you are. You belong.
We celebrate open communion, meaing all are wecome to recieve Holy Communion.
Brettspieltreff im CHiP77
Im Jungfernheideweg 77, 13629 Berlin treffen wir uns zwischen 16.30 Uhr und 22.30 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 kƶnnen aber auch gerne eigene mitgebracht werden.
PS: Es wƤre sehr hilfreich wenn die Leute, die sich anmelden und dann doch nicht kƶnnen, sich auch wieder abmelden vorher. danke schƶn
Laughing Matter: Weird Science & Even Weirder Improv
Are you ready for an experiment? Letās mix some cutting-edge science with hilarious improv. Come watch a team of Berlinās funniest improv nerds and science affiliates deconstruct a real scientific talk from a real scientific person and turn it into... well, Laughing Matter.
Come join in the fun and leave the venue knowing more about one or two particular scientific fields of research than you did before. Unless you are a scientist, then we canāt guarantee you wonāt somehow know less.
Doors: 19:30
Show: 20:00
Tix: [https://www.improvworksberlin.com/shows](https://www.improvworksberlin.com/shows)
German, English, Spanish, Coffe A2-C2, Bring 2 German Friend get 1Drink, ur Ex..
Meet, Match, MoveOn and Manage or Master
Why Meet 1)Meet new People Culture Languages.
2)Not Match Romance, Political Views nor Religion, only Respect and Joy
3) Moveon, advance with your level, goals, and especially share and try Rotate the groups and let others participate a bit.
4) Master the challenges, and Manage to give a Like or appreciate the meetups!!
**Thematic** or small Concept: Manage to Bring 2 German Friends and you get a Drink. if you bring your Ex Partner + 2 German friends =2 drinks = thats the Challenge and the Attitude of 2026
Serious Games Events This Week
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Lazy Liar Games -(Again Farewell) Brewdog edition
Sunday afternoon is perfect to play some lazy liar games, if you have nothing better to do.
We are a group of friendly people who will teach you how to play these easy social deduction games . Amazing way to meet new people and have some good company during weekend. Today we are saying goodbye to Brewdog - after almost 10 years
**IMPORTANT**
It's relaxed playing, nothing for ambitious gamers or people who take it too serious.
Waiting list policy:
When spots open up, we try to bring in a good mix ā some regulars we can count on and some new faces to keep things fresh. That means not everyone will get picked every time, but donāt take it the wrong way ā itās just about balance. Thereāll always be more chances to join!
Boardgames at Social Hub - Brettspiele im Social Hub
Social Hub the Comeback!
50 seats
Enjoy boardgames among a community of passionate people. Discover locals, build teams, collaborate with your opponent to win, but most importantly...
Laugh and have fun... š
Please note that this event is hosted at the Social Hub. We do not own the place so everyone must pay a ā¬6 entrance fee. The fees will be collected by the Hotel at the beginning.
This price will allow you to buy a drink.
WARNING:
We will carefully check that every single participant pays their ā¬6 entry fee. No participation is possible without any payment at the entrance!!!!!!!
We hope to see many of you there...
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Social Hub ā das Comeback!
50 PlƤtze
GenieĆt Brettspiele in einer Gemeinschaft begeisterter Menschen. Lernt Einheimische kennen, bildet Teams, arbeitet mit eurem Gegner zusammen, um zu gewinnen, aber vor allem...
Lacht und habt SpaĆ... š
Bitte beachtet, dass diese Veranstaltung im Social Hub stattfindet. Da wir nicht Eigentümer der Räumlichkeiten sind, muss jeder eine Eintrittsgebühr von 6 ⬠entrichten. Die Gebühren werden zu Beginn vom Hotel eingezogen.
Mit diesem Betrag kƶnnt ihr euch ein GetrƤnk kaufen.
WARNUNG:
Wir werden sorgfältig überprüfen, ob jeder einzelne Teilnehmer seine Eintrittsgebühr von 6 ⬠bezahlt hat. Ohne Bezahlung am Eingang ist eine Teilnahme nicht möglich!!!!!!!
Wir hoffen, viele von euch dort zu sehen...
Train Your Brain: Strategy, Psychology & Play
Train Your Brain Through Chess
A Fun & Interactive Cognitive Agility Experience
What if you could challenge your brain, meet interesting people, and learn new ways of thinking ā all through play?
Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly workshop that combines chess, psychology, strategy, and interactive activities to explore how we think, solve problems, adapt, and make decisions.
This is not a traditional chess class.
Chess becomes a tool for exploration, collaboration, creativity, and cognitive agility through games, challenges, and guided activities.
What to Expect
āļø Beginner-friendly introduction to chess
š§ Fun cognitive and strategic challenges
š¤ Team-based and collaborative activities
ā” Interactive games focused on adaptability and problem-solving
š¬ Reflection, discussion, and shared learning
šÆ A relaxed and engaging social experience
Skills We Explore
⢠Strategic thinking
⢠Communication
⢠Adaptability
⢠Cognitive flexibility
⢠Problem-solving
⢠Focus and attention
⢠Decision-making under pressure
Who Is This For?
Anyone interested in:
⢠Personal development
⢠Psychology and human behavior
⢠Strategy and critical thinking
⢠Meeting like-minded people
⢠Fun and meaningful social activities
⢠Learning something new in a supportive environment
No chess experience is required.
Event Details
š Motel One ā InvalidenstraĆe 54, 10557 Berlin
š 2 Hours
š„ Small-group experience (6ā12 participants)
Facilitated by
Radwa Omar
Founder & Cognitive Agility Facilitator
Train Your Brain ā Cognitive Agility Through Chess
āļø Think. Adapt. Play. Connect
Strandvƶlkerball (Beach Dodgeball) ā Free Fun Social Sport on Sand in Berlin
**Looking for a fun, social outdoor sport in Berlin this summer?** Join us to get to know Strandvƶlkerball - a German twist on dodgeball played on sand!
**š What is Strandvƶlkerball**
Strandvƶlkerball is a **German version of dodgeball played on sand**, combining quick reflexes, teamwork, and a lot of laughs. No experience needed! Most people who join are beginners or haven't played since school. Our ball is very soft!
**šCentral Berlin Location**
We play **weekly games right next to the East Side Gallery** **in Friedrichshain**, one of the most iconic spots in Berlin. It's the perfect setting for enjoying summer evenings, moving in the sand, and meeting new people. You also have a great view of the beautiful Oberbaumbrücke.
**š Weekly Social Games - All Levels Welcome**
* **Mixed games every week during the summer**
* Focused on **fun, movement, and community**
* **Beginner-friendly** ā easy to learn, no pressure
* Come solo or bring friends!
* **Check back on the day of the event** \- sometimes we have to cancel due to **heat, storm, or lack of participants**
During the season, some of our training sessions may be reserved for tournament preparation.
**š Friendly Tournaments & Special Events**
We also host occasional **tournaments**, which are still focused on **fun and inclusive competition**. To join a tournament, you should visit at least some of our social games to learn the rules. Please read the tournament descriptions carefully.
š„ **Season Highlight: The StrandVĆLKERball-WM**
Our biggest event is the **StrandVĆLKERball-WM**, a multi-day festival with:
* Teams from all over Germany
* Great music, good vibes, and lots of high-quality Strandvƶlkerball games
* Open participation, attend a few trainings, and you'll likely find a team
* Want to start your own team? Awesome! Register at: [strandvoelkerball.de/wm-landing/](https://strandvoelkerball.de/wm-landing/)
**If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us or check our [Website](https://strandvoelkerball.de/).** We can help you with everything, from joining your first social game to finding a team for one of the tournaments.
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**Auf der Suche nach einem unterhaltsamen, geselligen Outdoor-Sport in Berlin diesen Sommer?** Komm zu uns und lerne Strandvƶlkerball kennen ā eine deutsche Variante von Vƶlkerball, die im Sand gespielt wird!
**š Was ist Strandvƶlkerball**
Strandvölkerball ist eine deutsche **Variante von Völkerball, die im Sand gespielt wird** und schnelle Reflexe, Teamwork und jede Menge Spaà vereint. Keine Vorkenntnisse erforderlich! Die meisten Teilnehmer sind Anfänger oder haben seit ihrer Schulzeit nicht mehr gespielt. Unser Ball ist sehr weich!
**šMitten in Berlin**
Wir spielen wƶchentlich **direkt neben der East Side Gallery in Friedrichshain**, einem der bekanntesten Orte Berlins. Es ist der perfekte Ort, um Sommerabende zu genieĆen, sich im Sand zu bewegen und neue Leute kennenzulernen. AuĆerdem hat man einen tollen Blick auf die schƶne Oberbaumbrücke.
**š Wƶchentliche Community Games - Alle SpielstƤrken willkommen**
* **Jede Woche im Sommer gemischte Spiele**
* **SpaĆ, Bewegung und Gemeinschaft** stehen im Vordergrund
* **AnfƤngerfreundlich ā** leicht zu lernen, kein Druck
* Komm alleine oder bring Freunde mit!
* **Schau am Tag der Veranstaltung noch einmal vorbei** ā manchmal müssen wir aufgrund von **Hitze, Sturm oder zu wenigen Teilnehmern** absagen.
Während der Saison können einige unserer Trainingseinheiten für die Turniervorbereitung reserviert sein.
**š Freundschaftsturniere & Sonderveranstaltungen**
Wir veranstalten auch gelegentlich **Turniere**, bei denen der **Spaà und der integrative Wettkampf** im Vordergrund stehen. Um an einem Turnier teilzunehmen, sollten Sie mindestens einige unserer Community Games besuchen, um die Regeln zu lernen. Bitte lesen Sie die Turnierbeschreibungen sorgfältig durch.
š„ **Saison-Highlight: Die StrandVĆLKERball-WM**
Unser grƶĆtes Event ist die **StrandVĆLKERball-WM**, ein mehrtƤgiges Turnier mit:
* Teams aus ganz Deutschland
* Toller Musik, guter Stimmung und vielen hochkarƤtigen Strandvƶlkerball-Spielen
* Offene Teilnahme ā Nimm an ein paar Trainingseinheiten teil und du wirst mit Sicherheit ein Team finden!
* Möchten Du dein eigenes Team gründen? Super! Registrier dich unter: [strandvoelkerball.de/wm-landing/](https://strandvoelkerball.de/wm-landing/)
**Wenn Du Fragen hast, zöger bitte nicht, uns zu kontaktieren oder unsere [Website](https://strandvoelkerball.de/) zu besuchen.** Wir helfen dir gerne weiter, vom ersten Community Game bis hin zur Suche nach einem Team für eines der Turniere.
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 kƶnnen aber auch gerne eigene mitgebracht werden.
PS: Es wƤre sehr hilfreich wenn die Leute, die sich anmelden und dann doch nicht kƶnnen, sich auch wieder abmelden vorher. danke schƶn
Board Games (& Craft Beer!)
Join us for a cozy board game meetup full of strategy, chaos, bluffing and critical alliances!
š« Weāll have games like *The Crew, Love Letter, Decrypto, New Frontiers,* and *Monopoly* available, but the idea is to bring your own favourites too and to introduce us to them. **If you can, bring at least one game with you.** :)
š« Whether youāre into quick party games or longer tabletop epics, thereāll be something for every kind of player.
š« The small entry fee helps encourage reliable RSVPs and goes toward snacks for everyone, because no great board game night survives on cardboard alone.
See you soon, heart shaped friends š«¶
Sacrifice Sundays
**š Hello Strangers! ā** For all players and chess-curious folks out there who want to chill, make friends, and enjoy some chess: We are hosting a daily meetup in Mitte / Prenzlauerberg for all experience levels. It doesn't matter if you just watched the Queen's Gambit or if you have been playing regularly for a while.
**Join us** ā Daily from 7 pm till midnight.
**Expected Behavior** ā [Conduct](https://strangerchess.com/conduct/)
**Pics** Ā· [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/strangerchess/) / **Chat** Ā· [Telegram](https://t.me/strangerchess) / **Web** Ā· [Strangerchess.com](https://strangerchess.com/)
(No need to bring anything, boards, clocks, etc. are provided)
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Board games at The Forge
The Forge does have a full bar and kitchen. There is no cover charge but they do request all attendees to purchase a minimum of ~20 per person. Soft drink refills are 1 each. Please support our hosts so we can continue to provide great events for the group!
The Forge has a large library of games available for us to enjoy. Hosts and regulars will also provide numerous popular games but please bring any games you would like to teach and/or play.
Doors open at 6, and we expect gaming to be rolling by around 630. Please promptly end your games and clear out the space at 10pm when the bar closes.
We encourage socializing but do not permit disruptive behavior of any kind. Thank you for your continued commitment to providing a fun and welcoming space to veteran, newbie, and rookie gamers in the Columbus area.
Parking can sometimes fill esrly. There is additional parking lot behind the neighboring Mexican restaurant that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.
Casual Boardgames - make friends, then beat them in games
Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations.
ā©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.
ā©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.
ā©Here are just a few examples of the kind of games we play.
ā©Tabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 Wondersā¦
ā©Social deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, Werewordsā¦
ā©IMPORTANT:
ā©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.
ā©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 havenāt come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.
St. Petersburg Gay Virtual Speed Dating on Zoom
**š· St. Petersburg Gay Singles Meet on Zoom: Live Speed Dating**
No apps, no awkward bios. Just live one-on-one Zoom chats with St. Petersburg gay singles picked for you.
**The format is simple:**
- Register and take a short personality quiz
- Jump on Zoom when the event starts
- Meet singles in guided one-on-one rounds
- Get your mutual matches by email afterward
**Find your bracket and grab a seat:**
ā **Ages 18-32** ā [Register here](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDatingGay&city=St.%20Petersburg&groupurlname=collective-of-adventure-map-and-trail-walkers&ar=18-32&face_v=8.0)
ā **Ages 30-46** ā [Register here](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDatingGay&city=St.%20Petersburg&groupurlname=collective-of-adventure-map-and-trail-walkers&ar=30-46&face_v=8.0)
ā **Ages 40-58** ā [Register here](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDatingGay&city=St.%20Petersburg&groupurlname=collective-of-adventure-map-and-trail-walkers&ar=40-58&face_v=8.0)
ā **Ages 55+** ā [Register here](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDatingGay&city=St.%20Petersburg&groupurlname=collective-of-adventure-map-and-trail-walkers&ar=55+&face_v=8.0)
> Heads up: an RSVP here does not hold your seat. Register through your age link and finish the quiz. Spots are capped.
Your next great conversation is one click away. š
St. Petersburg Virtual Speed Dating on Zoom
**š St. Petersburg Singles Night ā Speed Dating Over Zoom**
Hosted Zoom rounds, St. Petersburg singles your speed, and matches sent the next day. Easy as that.
**Here's how the night runs:**
- Register and take a short personality quiz
- Jump on Zoom when the event starts
- Meet singles in guided one-on-one rounds
- Get your mutual matches by email afterward
**Pick the age range that fits you:**
ā **Ages 18-32** ā [Register here](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=St.%20Petersburg&groupurlname=manga-k-drama-foodie-language-feast-network&ar=18-32&face_v=8.0)
ā **Ages 30-46** ā [Register here](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=St.%20Petersburg&groupurlname=manga-k-drama-foodie-language-feast-network&ar=30-46&face_v=8.0)
ā **Ages 40-58** ā [Register here](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=St.%20Petersburg&groupurlname=manga-k-drama-foodie-language-feast-network&ar=40-58&face_v=8.0)
ā **Ages 55+** ā [Register here](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=St.%20Petersburg&groupurlname=manga-k-drama-foodie-language-feast-network&ar=55+&face_v=8.0)
> Important: RSVP is not the same as registering. Use your age link below and complete the quiz to secure a place. Limited capacity.
Register, relax, and let the night do the work. š„
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!
AI Improv: letās build a game together with Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini and b
We are going to build together with all the CLIs! E will be doing it at Columbus Code and Coffee
Agenda
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Hosted By
James Power, Organizer
Pete Gordon, Organizer
Just a Software Guy in the age of the Internet.
Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-columbus-presents-ai-improv-lets-build-a-game-together-with-claude-code-codex-and-gemini-and-be-the-judge/.
Columbus Chess Club
This is a time where players of all ages, and skill levels can gather and enjoy a nice Sunday full of Chess!

























