The Future of Video Games

We’re excited to welcome a new speaker to our next Design Talk: Gabe Ferreira, Design Lead at Google. In his talk, Gabe will talk about AI and the creative process. AI represents the most disruptive moment the creative industry has seen since the popularization of the internet. Processes, expectations, output, and possibilities have changed (and will continue to change) quickly and dramatically; for the worse when AI is used carelessly, potentially for the better when applied thoughtfully. Organized in 6-10 (short) chapters and 2 (even shorter) intermissions, the talk will go over tools, projects, observations and predictions that inform, prepare, and provoke. Here is a preview of what you can expect: 1. How studios are using GenAI (examples from real world projects) 2. When is it ok to use GenAI in your creative projects? (with examples) 3. ⁠Good and Bad GenAI ads I’ve seen, and why … and how certain brands are reacting/pushing back. 4. ⁠2 paths forward as a creative (many jobs will be lost, some new ones will surface) 5. Artists exploring GenAI as a new medium After the talk, we’ll hang out and enjoy some drinks and snacks! 🗓️ January 21st, 7 PM 📍 Bau, Carrer de Pujades, 118, Sant Martí, 08005 Barcelona 🎟️ Free Anyone taking part in the event agrees that the organizer accepts no liability. By participating in the event, you also agree to videos and pictures being taken for later publication online. See you soon, designer friends! 🫶

⬇️ (🇪🇸 Español abajo) ⬇️ *** 🎲 **Wednesday Game Night @ Pasa Tapas!!** Our biggest board game night of the week! Join us every Wednesday 19:00–24:00 for games, food, drinks, and amazing people. 📍 *Pasa Tapas Restaurant (Barceloneta)* 💸 *Free entry (just grab a drink or snack)* 🎮 *100+ games • English & Spanish • Up to 120 players* 📸 [@boardgamesbcn](https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesbcn) By attending, you agree to be photographed or filmed for event promotion. ## *** 🎲 **Noche de Juegos @ Pasa Tapas** ¡Nuestra noche de juegos más grande de la semana! Únete cada miércoles 19:00–24:00 para disfrutar de juegos, comida, bebida y buena compañía. 📍 *Restaurante Pasa Tapas (Barceloneta)* 💸 *Entrada libre (solo consumo)* 🎮 *Más de 100 juegos • Inglés y español • Hasta 120 personas* 📸 [@boardgamesbcn](https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesbcn) Al asistir, aceptas ser fotografiado o grabado para fines de promoción del evento.

🎮 **Glitch & Game — Happy Hour**🍸 ¿Te apetece una partida y un buen cóctel después del curro? 😎 De miércoles a viernes, ven a Glitch (C/ Doctor Rizal, 16) y disfruta del happy hour gamer más divertido de Barcelona, de 18:30 a 21:00. Tendremos 2x1 en una selección especial de cócteles para que puedas jugar, relajarte y pasarlo bien mientras compartes partidas, risas y buen rollo con otros gamers. 🕹️✨ Tanto si vienes a echarte unas partidas casuales, probar nuevos juegos o simplemente disfrutar del ambiente, **Glitch & Game **es el plan perfecto para desconectar entre semana. 👉 Cuándo: De miércoles a viernes, 18:30 - 21:00 👉 Dónde: Glitch Bar (C/ Doctor Rizal, 16, Barcelona) 👉 Promo: 2x1 en cócteles seleccionados Ven solo o con amigos, ¡aquí siempre hay mandos, cócteles y buena vibra esperándote! 🍹🎮

**🚨 Para participar en este evento y conocer la ubicación exacta, es obligatorio descargarse [aquí](https://onelink.to/5fkn72) la nueva app de WeRoad, WEMEET 🚨** **IMPORTANTE: Asegúrate activar las notificaciones push en el apartado 'Perfil'; 'Notificaciones' para recibir detalles sobre el Evento :)** **Nuevo año, Nuevo Bingo, ¡Nueva Modalidad de Jugar!** ¡Bienvenid@ a este WeMeet tan cañero, Weroader! Apúntate en la agenda el próximo miércoles 21 de enero porque llega una noche de BINGO, BIRRAS Y BUEN ROLLO. Un evento pensado para desconectar, reírte, romper el hielo y sobre todo conocer gente nueva de forma natural (y con una cerveza en la mano, claro). Habrá partidas de bingo, grupos mezclados y muchas oportunidades para hacer nuevas amistades… o quién sabe, ¡tu próximo compañero/a de viaje! **Y ojo, que hay premio para el ganador del bingo. ¡Así que afina tu intuición y prepárate para cantar BINGO!** ***Podrás ganar un descuento para un viaje, un pack promocional WeRoad y un montón de sorpresas más! (Sujeto a disponibilidad*\*)** *SE RUEGA PUNTUALIDAD. Una vez empezado el juego, habrá que esperar a la siguiente ronda para entrar y no romper la dinámica.* ¡Os esperamos con cartón en mano y muchas ganas de pasarlo bien!

"El amigo de los animales" revolucionó la manera de ver la vida a nivel mundial. Contada por su principal experto, el premio Príncipe de Asturias Miguel Pou, su asombrosa existencia rebosante de aventuras contagia por tanta libertad y pasión. Su gran mensaje caló en todas las generaciones pero siendo poco conocido se adelantó a su época y Félix adivinó el futuro del Planeta. Disfrutarás de una Celebridad poco conocida por dentro que se realizó desde la pasión y llegó a la plenitud, alguien que vivió enamorado y llegó a un tipo de éxito que te hará mejorarte. Descubrirás emocionad@ como sus lobos crearon su *Ideario* de una *sociedad* *perfecta* basada en excelentes relaciones humanas que "el amigo Félix" expresó en televisión, en cine y en todos los medios. Tras el evento, Miguel Pou, seguidor del Maestro al que conoció de niño, premio Príncipe de Asturias, que ha creado dos Reservas Naturales, responderá a *cualquier* *pregunta* y pondrá en venta uno de sus 4 libros: "Félix el amigo de los animales" con el regalo de un DVD y de una revista. También te explicará su nuevo y bonito **proyecto** "Círculo Naturalista" en el que puedes ***participar.*** **Sobre Miguel Pou:** Es formador de escritores y zoólogo. Fundó y preside la Federación de Asociaciones de Félix R. de la Fuente. Se ha pasado media vida investigando al Naturalista del que tiene el mayor banco de datos. Ha dado 250 conferencias y es el pionero de su exposición en la sociedad. Puedes encontrar más información de Miguel en los siguientes enlaces: **[Artículo en el diario de Burgos](https://www.diariodeburgos.es/noticia/z1369fe2a-e02f-b9dd-cad556bbf2da5d8e/202103/el-despertar-de-una-conciencia-natural)** **[Blog sobre Miguel Pou](https://fafelixrodriguez.blogspot.com/2014/10/miguel-pou-escritor-naturalista.html)** Evento *Gratuito* con consumición mínima obligatoria.

Tips for a great event Be descriptive A good title immediately gives people an idea of what the event is about. Get organized Describe things in a clear order so it's easy to digest. Start with an overall description of the event and include a basic agenda, before you move into really specific details. Add an image Upload a photo or image to give members a better feel for the event.

Our first ever event, and an experiment to test interest :) ***Anachrony*** features a unique two-tiered worker placement system. To travel to the Capital or venture out to the devastated areas for resources, players need not only various specialists (Engineers, Scientists, Administrators, and Geniuses) but also Exosuits to protect and enhance them — and both are in short supply. The game is played in 4-7 turns, depending on the time when the looming cataclysm occurs — unless, of course, it is averted! The elapsed turns are measured on a dynamic timeline. By powering up the Time Rifts, players can reach back to earlier turns to supply their past "self" with resources. Each Path has a vastly different objective that rewards it with a massive amount of victory points when achieved. The Paths' settlements will survive the impact, but the Capital will not. Whichever Path manages to collect most points will be the new seat for the Capital, thus the most important force left on the planet...

**⬇️ ENGLISH BELOW!** ¿Te gustan los juegos de mesa y no tienes con quién jugar? ¿No se te ocurre qué hacer con tus compañeros de trabajo después de tu jornada de trabajo o quieres reunirte con tus amistades para pasarlo bien? ¡Únete al evento de juegos de mesa más grande de Barcelona y de Europa cada semana! ¡🎥 Descubre nuestra comunidad en [este vídeo](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFKcJlpshY7/)! **Información de las noches de juegos semanales:** 📅 **Fecha**: Cada semana, principalmente los miércoles las 19h. Algunas semanas el evento se traslada a martes o jueves (revisar calendario de este evento). 📍 **Ubicación**: [L' Estació Espai Gastronòmic](https://g.co/kgs/Kjtf7jP) 🗣️ **Idiomas**: Castellano, Inglés, Catalán ¡y cualquier otro que los participantes hablen! **¿Por qué unirse a las noches de juegos de KLEFF? 5 motivos:** 🃏Disfrutar de la enorme variedad de juegos de mesa (¡explicamos cómo jugar a todos los juegos! 👫 Conocer a gente nueva y hacer amigos 🍻 Degustar deliciosas tapas y bebidas 🗣️ Practicar idiomas mientras te diviertes 🎁 Participar en sorteos y regalos de juegos de mesa **Algunos de nuestros juegos (+500)** * 7 Wonders * Azul * Bitoku * Camel Up * Código Secreto * Catan * Carcassone * Colt Express * Dixit * Darwin's Journey * Flamecraft * Lost Ruins of Arnak * Port Royal * Red Cathedral * Sagrada * Scrawl * Secret Hitler * Splendor * Terraforming Mars * Ticket To Ride * Unmatched * White Castle * ¡Y muchos más! 💡 Si tienes otro juego que creas que puede ser divertido jugarlo, ¡no dudes en traerlo! 🗺️ Nos podréis encontrar en la **sala principal del Restaurante**, preguntad por **Pau** o a las personas con las camisetas rojas👋🏻🙋🏻 La utilización de la ludoteca es **GRATIS** 💸, pero al encontrarnos en un bar es obligatorio adquirir consumición mínima (3€) canjeable por bebida. 🪙 Si lo pasáis bien podéis hacer donaciones para la compra de más juegos y para organizar nuevos eventos ⚠️ **No olvidéis reservar vuestra plaza en Meetup**. Si finalmente no puedes venir, por favor, cancela tu asistencia para que otra persona pueda ocupar tu lugar. Durante el transcurso del evento se realizarán fotografías y vídeos 📸 que podrían ser publicadas en las redes sociales y los sitios web de [KLEFF](https://kleff.es/). Si no deseas salir, rogamos nos lo confirmes para no tomar imágenes de tu persona. **👥 ¡Únete a nuestra comunidad!** [WhatsApp Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D4xw9Y4p5pPLuDo8YB0onJ) [Telegram Group](https://t.me/kleffbcn) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kleff.bcn/) \*\*\*\* Do you like board games but don't have anyone to play with? Can't think of what to do with your coworkers after work or want to gather with friends to have a good time? Join the biggest board game event in Barcelona and Europe every week! 🎥 Discover our community in [this vídeo](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFKcJlpshY7/)! **Game Night information**: 📅 **Date**: Every week, mostly Wednesdays at 7pm. Some weeks the event is moved to Tuesdays or Thursdays (check calendar for this event). 📍 **Location**: [L' Estació Espai Gastronòmic](https://g.co/kgs/Kjtf7jP) 🗣️ **Languages**: Spanish, English, Catalan and any other languages spoken by participants! **Why join KLEFF game nights? 5 reasons:** 🃏 Enjoy a huge variety of board games (we explain how to play all games!) 👫 Meet new people and make friends 🍻 Taste delicious tapas and drinks 🗣️ Practice languages while having fun 🎁 Participate in board game giveaways and prizes **Some of our games (+500)** * 7 Wonders * Azul * Bitoku * Camel Up * Codenames * Catan * Carcassonne * Colt Express * Dixit * Darwin's Journey * Flamecraft * Lost Ruins of Arnak * Port Royal * Red Cathedral * Sagrada * Scrawl * Secret Hitler * Splendor * Terraforming Mars * Ticket To Ride * White Castle * And many more! 💡 If you have another game that you think would be fun to play, feel free to bring it! 🗺️ You can find us on the main floor of the restaurant, ask for **Pau** or the ones with the red t-shirt👋🏻🙋🏻 The use of the board games collection is **FREE** 💸, but as we are in a bar, it is mandatory to purchase a minimum consumption (3€) which can be exchanged for a drink. 🪙 If you have a good time, you can make donations for purchasing more games and organizing new events **⚠️ Don't forget to reserve your spot on Meetup**. If you can't make it in the end, please cancel your attendance so someone else can take your spot. During the event, photos and videos 📸 will be taken that may be published on [KLEFF](http://www.kleff.es/)'s social media and websites. If you don't wish to appear, please let us know so we won't take pictures of you **👥 Join our community!** [WhatsApp Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D4xw9Y4p5pPLuDo8YB0onJ) [Telegram Group](https://t.me/kleffbcn) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kleff.bcn/)

**Invitation** Dear Dungeon Adventurers, The realms of fantasy are calling, and your presence is requested! Whether you're a seasoned hero or a curious newcomer, we invite you to join our upcoming Dungeons & Dragons new campaign. **EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN!** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **\-\- This is a paid donation of 2\.5€ \[plus meetup surcharge\] to be able to sustain the meetup cost and grow up the community \-\-** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **The plot so far** You made it through the portal of a crystal memory of the god of Oblivion in search for a cure for her ladyship. You are now exploring the Sunless Citadel! You just saved a little dragonling and now you need to find the author of all evil, and the cure of the illness for the princess. **Requirements** * No experience is necessary – just a willingness to have fun, especially if you are never played I will be helping. * To have played before and have a character of the right level. **\*\*What you should bring \*\*** * *[your own dice set](https://www.dieharddice.com/pages/dnd-dice-explained?srsltid=AfmBOopyxzGM4ATqJ9rmTINL8uP8EBp1fMqx0qrixId7YZ24S0MUvhaW) (or download an app that rolls dice)* * *a block note* * *a pencil to draw and write notes* * *paper to take notes (or your digital device)* * *your own beverages* * *your own character sheet with a character of level 1 (if you are new, [let me know I will help you](https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/dungeons-and-dragons-5e/how-to/how-make-dnd-character-for-beginners)), use standard array with rules of 2014.* **\*\*What I will put on the table\*\*** * Decades of experience of playing RPG * Miniatures and a drawable map for gaming * A dice roller tray * Manuals of different kind to read any rules from D&D * Some soundtrack music & lighting effects **What will be doing** We are starting a campaign in Dungeon & Dragons, where anyone can join and leave anytime, playing in a series of one-shots adventures in the wild unexplored raw world of Memoralis. This means, that if you miss this session, you can perfectly join the next. The style is [West marches](https://www.reddit.com/r/criticalrole/comments/q8b07g/no_spoilers_what_is_a_west_marches_game/) style, anyone can join at any time, and there is no fix group. Every group decision that will play, will affect the world, for the following players to discover, for the good or the bad that the future will provide. So if one group could decide to reinforce a fortress, where another instead hunt for dangerous creatures. Every single choice will affect everyone else game. **Unfortunately**, due to a few last-minute cancellations during the last events, I’ll be introducing a small entry fee for participation. This is simply to encourage a stronger commitment, as there were people on the waiting list who missed the opportunity to join in when spots unexpectedly became available. As well it helps to support pay the monthly fees to keep the meetup going. I am not doing for the money, I am doing it because I want everyone to enjoy the experience, and be mindful of other people time (I take hours to write a decent story and create a nice fun world to enjoy). **Location** I have yet not find a decent location to play that is central, I will invite you at my place, where I have everything is needed to play (screen, books, internet etc...). Google map location:[ https://g.co/kgs/gEcByyt](https://g.co/kgs/gEcByyt) **Plan in advance your trip and timing before coming**, try to don't be late, on Sunday metro run slower than usual. **Metro Stations nearby:** * Metro Provençana line L10S * Metro Europa \| Fira line L9S * Any trains going out of Barcelona coming from Plaza d'Espanya\, stop Europa \| Fira * Buses that stop in Plaza Europa (I suggest L94, L95, H12 that cuts barcelona horizontally) **You can join our DISCORD group** [https://discord.gg/MMkUjghfyP](https://discord.gg/MMkUjghfyP) **NOTE** If the game is FULL, be on the WAITING LIST, often happen that people leave at last minute because of life, and if there will be a spot available, I will make sure that the next person can join (be sure that your settings on meetup allow direct messaging) **If you’re unable to attend**, please kindly release your spot so that someone else can participate and enjoy the event. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

**It's our first event of the year!** Technology continues to accelerate our lives, and with AI, we are on the verge of even more profound shifts - not just in how we work or connect, but in how we think, learn, and create. In this landscape of constant change, it is easy to give in to fear or discouragement… but creativity will save us! In this creative session, **Ian Gehlhaar**, Founder and Creative Director at **Fail Fast**, will share insights and exercises on creativity, exploring the vital importance of reconnecting with one of the most ancient and human qualities of all: curiosity. **Fail Fast** is a studio based in Barcelona, specialized in strategy, design, creativity, and growth. With a team of nearly 100 multidisciplinary creatives, we develop strategies, digital products, service design, and narratives focused on generating real impact. We work at the intersection of technology and creativity, designing experiences that connect emotionally with people and make a difference. **Location:** Fail Fast, Carrer de Provençals, 44, Sant Martí, 08019 Barcelona **To join us, just:** ✅ RSVP here on Meetup ✅ Answer [this form](https://48db4b2d.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFALVJFCY58-PfU2C7p8iFqLfIpbdAnwa1shIn0g1fbdOPELPhsS2WSTgOGm3hP3zjlXplloQ6K5UdHfoaLW4Xp9Rb-7dWdt2LlM9Qj4zpoKnYUy86h1nQ_Cwku5-DvanYtkLAOnFmDyBEqlo4SyA66wHQ9OAWCsv-XywZi3xxUGlqtpLPBqxByqP9yHhzUlzBLh8JTuj_Akv4) 👈 **What’s Happening?** * Keynote Talk: Ian Gehlhaar on Creativity Will Save Us! * Connect with Curiosity: Insights and exercises on creativity * Interactive Q&A: Get your questions answered * Community Networking: Connect with fellow designers, PMs, and UX thinkers **Details:** **🗓 Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026** **⏰ Time: 18:30–21:00** **📍 Location:** Fail Fast, Carrer de Provençals, 44 **Why You’ll Love It:** You'll learn to reconnect with your curiosity **🗓 Agenda:** **18:30 – Door Opens** **19:00 – Introduction** **19:15–20:00 – Talk & Q&A** **20:00–21:00 – Socialization & Fun!** **Educational partner:** [Interaction Design Foundation](https://www.interaction-design.org/turn-passion-into-paycheck?ep=ux-salon-bcn) [Uxcel](https://uxcel.com/) **P.S.** Please make sure to show up on time. 🫶 **If we reach full capacity, we'll not be able to let you in**, even if you have a ticket! 🙏

What if the ancient mystics were right all along, and modern technology is finally catching up? In this session we'll explore the Simulation Hypothesis: the idea that our reality might be a simulation. We are using Rizwan Virk's book partly as a source for this session. We'll look at the convergence between Eastern philosophy (Maya, the Buddhist concept of illusion), Western philosophy (Plato's Cave, Descartes' demon), quantum physics, and video game technology. Whether you find the idea compelling or absurd, it's an interesting lens through which to examine what we mean by "reality". This session will be led by Amelia and James. This is a repeat event. If you went to the session on 16 Jan then please don't sign up for this one. Bring wine/beer/drinks/food/snacks/whatever if you want to. **Our events fill up very quickly. To avoid missing out on future events, join the WhatsApp group via this link:** [https://tally.so/r/w4G5L5](https://tally.so/r/w4G5L5) Press the buzzer marked Semi sotano 2 (bottom left on the panel) to be let in. It's down the stairs, first door on the right.

IMPORTANTE! Apuntarte a la mesa en [https://www.partidas.neurotic.es ](https://www.partidas.neurotic.es), (no solo por meetup) ya que llevamos el conteo de las plazas libres de esta manera. Plazas limitadas. Es necesario ser puntual, ya que se organizan los juegos y se explican antes de la partida (si llegas a mitad de explicación casi seguro no podrás jugar a nada) Jugaremos a difentes partridas cada semana, mirad las mesas libres de más agrado en [https://www.partidas.neurotic.es](https://www.partidas.neurotic.es) La lista de nuestros juegos es: [https://boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/Barnajocs?own=1&subtype=boardgame&ff=1](https://boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/Barnajocs?own=1&subtype=boardgame&ff=1) Se pide una donacion de 1€ para nuevos juegos a los no socios (habrá una lata-hucha en la sala ponlo tu mismo, nadie te controlará si lo pones o no) (Si el numero de gente no llega al mínimo recomendado para el juego puede que se distribuya la gente en otras mesas o se cambia el juego)

🎮 **Glitch & Game — Happy Hour**🍸 ¿Te apetece una partida y un buen cóctel después del curro? 😎 De miércoles a viernes, ven a Glitch (C/ Doctor Rizal, 16) y disfruta del happy hour gamer más divertido de Barcelona, de 18:30 a 21:00. Tendremos 2x1 en una selección especial de cócteles para que puedas jugar, relajarte y pasarlo bien mientras compartes partidas, risas y buen rollo con otros gamers. 🕹️✨ Tanto si vienes a echarte unas partidas casuales, probar nuevos juegos o simplemente disfrutar del ambiente, **Glitch & Game **es el plan perfecto para desconectar entre semana. 👉 Cuándo: De miércoles a viernes, 18:30 - 21:00 👉 Dónde: Glitch Bar (C/ Doctor Rizal, 16, Barcelona) 👉 Promo: 2x1 en cócteles seleccionados Ven solo o con amigos, ¡aquí siempre hay mandos, cócteles y buena vibra esperándote! 🍹🎮

**Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD) TEAMS UP with The Central Ohio GameDev Group (COGG) for the 2026 Global Game Jam (GGJ)!!!** **GGJ SITE** [https://globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/2026/columbus-college-art-design-central-ohio-game-group-ggj-2026](https://globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/2026/columbus-college-art-design-central-ohio-game-group-ggj-2026) **REGISTRATION** Fill out this form >>> [https://forms.gle/J6sGDZJFTmZkC6pk7](https://forms.gle/J6sGDZJFTmZkC6pk7) <<< *PLEASE NOTE* \- We have limited capacity so us knowing In\-Person participation early on is critical for us to best accommodate everyone interested in jammin' \- We will also be providing Online teams & support via our COGG Discord bot [Jammio](https://jammio.xyz/)! **Registering for this MEETUP event DOES NOT gain you access to the main Global Game Jam event. Please register officially [here](https://forms.gle/J6sGDZJFTmZkC6pk7).** Every year the game department at CCAD hosts students (and this year local game group COGG!!) in the exciting challenge of developing a theme inspired title over the course of a weekend. The Global Game Jam is a cherished tradition, be it in-person or virtually, we are here for you! This is an excellent opportunity to connect with your peers, make new friends, network with local game makers and try your hand at low stakes game development! Want to know all the details? [Check out the official GGJ site](https://globalgamejam.org/faq) and be sure to use your existing account or create a new jammer [account](https://globalgamejam.org/user/register). \-\-\-\-\- **EVENT DETAILS** Listings subject to change and will be updated so check in periodically! An **[Event Details doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SOPkHxpRVD7qrfVnWVMsWPB7zQwC5wtJK51v6T3a2hQ/edit?usp=sharing)** can be read for all your info! **Building Hours + Security** available throughout the event **Parking:** See [parking spots highlighted in blue](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Me_JNpE8YaGqR54KxmJei7w6OZ3rhjeC/view). (see new as of last year) *All Locations:* **DSB 121**, The Game Lounge: informal space for people to decompress. Private bathrooms **DSB126**, Small Classroom / Break-out room **DSB127**, (large multi-use space, tables, projector, couches, bistro tables/chairs, etc) **DSB136**, Flex Space (meals / food, access to refrigerator / microwave, drop-power and tables/chairs). **DSB142**, Presentation room **DSB146**, Cintiq Laptop Docking Lab **VENUE TIME & SPACE** **Friday** 5:00pm - 12am Event launch - *DSB 142* [YouTube Live Stream @6pm](https://youtube.com/live/pV40YzllqoY?feature=share) **Saturday** 7am - 12am **Sunday** 7am - 7:00pm Event closing - *DSB 142* [YouTube Live Stream Ending Ceremony @6pm](https://youtube.com/live/stxxCCPzy2A?feature=share) **MISC. RESOURCES** **Wifi:** We will have access to the GUEST network \- To be provided for login to participants at the event Friday Jan 30th **Map** [CCAD Map](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Me_JNpE8YaGqR54KxmJei7w6OZ3rhjeC/view?usp=sharing) **Wavier** [Sign and Print or Email to info@thecogg.com](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KaKoz5sK5h1PdZ2rGNOCntyUxoXcGLXL/view) **Schedule** [Updated Regularly](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EONsxtr3S-bRvIp_s12os-JA-M7uEW207bi9MVfrvbM/edit?usp=sharing) **Event Details** [All in one spot for all event details](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SOPkHxpRVD7qrfVnWVMsWPB7zQwC5wtJK51v6T3a2hQ/edit?usp=sharing) **SPONSORS** Global Game Jam ([GGJ](https://globalgamejam.org/)) Columbus College of Art and Design ([CCAD](https://www.ccad.edu/)) The Central Ohio GameDev Group ([COGG](https://thecogg.com/)) [Jammio](https://jammio.xyz/) \- Discord game jam bot [GDEX](https://www.thegdex.com/)/[Multivarious](https://www.multivarious.com/) \- Midwest Premiere Gaming Expo

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 be challenging. There is a parking lot behind the building that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.

Join us every Saturday of January for a day of boardgaming !!! You first visit is free and if you were not a member in 2025 you can join for the rest of the year for only **$40!!!**

Join us every Saturday of January for a day of boardgaming !!! You first visit is free and if you were not a member in 2025 you can join for the rest of the year for only **$40!!!**

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.

**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 **Abstract** GitHub Copilot is rapidly changing how developers write, understand, and maintain code. Powered by generative AI and deeply integrated into modern development environments, Copilot acts as an intelligent coding assistant, helping developers move faster while maintaining quality and focus. In this session, we’ll explore what GitHub Copilot is, how it works, and where it fits into a real-world developer workflow. We’ll break down what Copilot can (and cannot) do, where it can be used, and how licensing differs for individuals and organizations. Most importantly, this talk goes beyond theory with a live, hands-on demo showcasing Copilot inside the IDE and on GitHub, demonstrating how it can assist with code generation, refactoring, learning new APIs, and accelerating day-to-day development tasks. Designed for developers, technical leads, and engineering managers, this session provides a practical introduction to AI-assisted development, highlights best practices for getting value from Copilot, and closes with guidance on how to continue learning and evolving alongside this rapidly advancing tool. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how GitHub Copilot can enhance productivity, improve developer experience, and fit into modern software teams today, not someday. **YouTube Link** TBA

This meetup is a collaborative Unity workshop focused on real projects and shared problem-solving. Instead of talks or presentations, attendees bring a Unity project they’re actively working on and collaborate through discussion, troubleshooting, and hands-on exploration. The format is flexible and community-driven. You might debug a tricky issue, improve your workflow, explore performance optimizations, or get feedback on architecture, tools, and implementation approaches. Learning happens by doing, asking questions, and helping each other. **What to Expect:** * Bring-your-own Unity project (any level) * Group discussion and peer feedback * Debugging, optimization, and workflow problem-solving * Shared tips, best practices, and practical solutions Example projects may include games, tools, or prototypes—personal or professional. All experience levels are welcome. Whether you’re just getting started or refining advanced systems, this is a supportive space to learn and build together. **Food and drinks provided. Join us to learn, collaborate, and connect.**