The Future of Video Games

策略game night! 分別是BGG No.1 同 No.7 的 重塑火星及 工業革命-伯明翰 專人教game, 同你一齊玩🫶🏻 費用: $100 / 5小時 (女士$60) 包一款紙包飲料或水 另外亦提供包房服務 房間可容納最多12人 可玩Boardgame ,電動麻將, 狼人殺 歡迎去我們的IG看更多內容和活動詳情♥️ 101boardgame

Let's learn to play Trajan with Karen! A modern days classic! Rules will be explained on the spot. Set in ancient Rome, ***Trajan*** is a development game in which players try to increase their influence and power in various areas of Roman life such as political influence, trading, military dominion and other important parts of Roman culture. The central mechanism of the game uses a system similar to that in *Mancala* or pit-and-pebbles games. In *Trajan*, a player has six possible actions: building, trading, taking tiles from the forum, using the military, influencing the Senate, and placing Trajan tiles on his tableau. At the start of the game, each player has two differently colored pieces in each of the six sections (bowls) of his tableau. On a turn, the player picks up all the pieces in one bowl and distributes them one-by-one in bowls in a clockwise order. Wherever the final piece is placed, the player takes the action associated with that bowl; in addition, if the colored pieces in that bowl match the colors shown on a Trajan tile next to the bowl (with tiles being placed at the start of the game and through later actions), then the player takes the additional action shown on that tile. What are you trying to do with these actions? Acquire victory points (VPs) in whatever ways are available to you – and since this is a Feld design, you try to avoid being punished, too. At the Forum you try to anticipate the demands of the public so that you can supply them what they want and not suffer a penalty. In the Senate you acquire influence which translates into votes on VP-related laws, ideally snagging a law that fits your long-term plans. With the military, you take control of regions in Europe, earning more points for those regions far from Rome. Venue Fees: $100 (a complimentary drink is included) No show: No show will be removed from the group. (Altogether 98 members have been removed from our groups so far due to no show.)

Another year over and a new one just begun! This month we will take a look back at some of the greatest achievements and notable events from 2025 in our year in review event. This will focus on some of the greatest scientific discoveries, achievements and news around science and skepticism of 2025. And yes, we may even highlight some of the biggest scams and pseudoscientific non-sense we found in 2025! We will have 3 presenters speaking for roughly 15mins each with 5 mins for Q&A so please come along. As usual there will be time before and after to grab some food and drinks and continue the discussion. Hope to see you there!

$20 for 2 hours

🚀 Calling tech ventures — Towngas x HKSTP: TERA-Award 2026 HKSTP is supporting Towngas on **[TERA-Award 2026: Smart Energy Innovation Competition](https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tera-award.com%2Fen&data=05%7C02%7Ccathy.wy.lo%40hkstp.org%7C4d9bbb345bf1405bc4e608de5182e9c3%7Cb3e19ac2e19244c890bd41acbfb3dcdb%7C0%7C0%7C639037820160313105%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ztqATgufZ0HdCDR53c3G0c7vzLIyoJ%2BTw1XqgiGv4Dg%3D&reserved=0)** — a joint platform bringing together **startups, investors, academia and industry** to accelerate **real-world adoption** of energy and climate solutions. Selected ventures will not only compete for **up to US$1 million cash prize**, but also gain opportunities for **investment exposure**, **pilot and business matching**, and access to a **broader network** across the energy and innovation ecosystem. If you’re building solutions for a smarter, cleaner energy future, this is a great chance to take your innovation from local pilots to a global stage. 📍 **Info Session: TERA\-Award x HKSTP \| Energising Innovation: Building a Smarter Energy Ecosystem** 🗓 **27 Jan 2026 (Tue)** **16:00–18:00** 📌 **The Academy Studio 1 & 2, 1/F, InnoCentre, 72 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong** 🗣 **Cantonese** ⚠️ Seats are limited 💡 Session Highlights * Overview of **TERA-Award 2026** and how to apply * How **HKSTP’s ecosystem** supports scaling and deployment * Panel discussion: Powering the Future — How AI and Investment Accelerate the Energy Transition * Networking with energy leaders, investors and fellow innovators If you know a startup working on **smart energy, decarbonisation, grid/AI energy optimisation, storage, hydrogen, carbon management, built environment energy efficiency**, etc.—please share this with them. Registration Link: [https://bit.ly/TA0127](https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FTA0127&data=05%7C02%7Ccathy.wy.lo%40hkstp.org%7C4d9bbb345bf1405bc4e608de5182e9c3%7Cb3e19ac2e19244c890bd41acbfb3dcdb%7C0%7C0%7C639037820160337833%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SpH%2Fl2V9vaBXTcCMdPDFP%2BQYWH0jOIEFB60dB%2FwXHHU%3D&reserved=0) #TERAAward #HKSTP ##Towngas #FullVisionCapital #GreenTech #ClimateTech #SmartEnergy #Startup #Innovation #HongKong

This is Dim Sum Labs' Public HackJam meet. Free! Everyone is welcome to join us. If you are an engineer, designer, programmer, artist, creator, innovator, visionary, entrepreneur, or inventor, join us for an evening of thought-provoking conversations. Or better yet, bring your projects, ask for help, and show them off. This is also your chance to test the space before becoming a member. Members have access to the space and all the [equipment within](https://www.dimsumlabs.com/equipment/), 24/7 for a very reasonable price! For details, [please see our website](https://www.dimsumlabs.com/become-a-member-of-dim-sum-labs/). Calling for show-and-tell: if you want to share your projects on coding, making, art, and tech venture projects, come jam with us on HackJam. We can accommodate and help you promote here. Contact us here or via the means listed below. Being Hong Kong's longest-running Hackerspace (since 2011), we are happy to host you, who may: * Be coming from out-of-town * Be from other Hacker/Maker/co-working spaces * Want to get hands-on and create * Wish to network with high-quality, friendly, like-minded people * Be curious about what all this is about * Just want to have a drink while coding. Can't arrive at the start time? Drop in when you can make it :) For more information, check out our website at [https://www.dimsumlabs.com](https://www.dimsumlabs.com), or chat with us (we are happy to chat with you): * Telegram: https://t.me/dimsumlabs * IRC Chat: #dimsumlabs on https://libera.chat/

WHAT IS ONE-SHOT SATURDAY? It's a weekly meet-up in Sheung Wan/Central, focusing on indie games and single-session games (one-shots). 而家所有游戏係英文嘅但如果你要嚟玩中文游戏，我哋會無任歡迎。只要湊啱玩家就行！ You can drop in and play at any One-Shot Saturday – you do not need to have played in a previous session or commit to playing again. Whether you've played an RPG before or not, you're welcome to join us. Please arrive on time as once the games begin it becomes difficult to properly introduce latecomers. Join the conversation, make plans, suggest games to play, etc. — Facebook group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/oneshotsaturdays/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/oneshotsaturdays/) \*\*\* WHAT IS A TABLETOP RPG? It's a game in which you never know where the next stop will be, because it’s all down to the decisions you and your fellow players make. Usually one person is the Game Master (or "GM"). Everyone else will be players, taking the role of the characters in the game. The players get to say what their characters say, think, and do. The GM describes everything else in the world. Then... we play to find out what happens. The game is a conversation: I say something, then you reply, maybe someone else chimes in. We talk about what's happening to the characters we imagine and the world around them. We also talk about the rules, which help us decide what happens next if the next step is in doubt. The rules differ from game to game: some use dice to shape the story, others use cards or something else. It's always a conversation, though.

⚠️For non members join the free event here https://luma.com/n4ah8g4e Think vibe coding meets venture funding meets code jams! We kick off the year with a talk from Cooper from Nullshot. Join serial entrepreneur Joseph Cooper for a live look at Nullshot.ai, a decentralized platform where AI agents and Web3 tokenomics transform collaborative chats into functional apps. Watch him "live jam" in real-time with inputs from the audience to demonstrate how communities can co-create, tokenize, and launch products through the power of the Model Context Protocol. **About Nullshot** BUILD THE FUTURE, TOGETHER. Chat, build and own collectively. All on one platform. From ideas to omnichain tokens—everything starts here. No gatekeepers, no silent insiders. Just collective ingenuity—funded and owned by the people who show up. Alpha is out now on: [Nullshot.ai](Nullshot.ai) **About Joseph Cooper** Serial entrepreneur and engineer building games played by tens of millions of consumers and platforms helping engineers ship ideas faster. As a founder and executive, Coop has sold Junglee Games to Poker Stars, KintoHub to Jack Dorsey's Cash App, and Earn Alliance to Playfull in the past decade and today is focused on Nullshot. **About Rhys Turner** ​Rhys Turner is a Creative Technologist and Innovation Technologist, specializing in the intersection of technology, design, and luxury experiences. With a background in emerging technologies, AI, and interactive media, he explores innovative ways to enhance digital storytelling and customer engagement. His work focuses on blending creativity with technical innovation, pushing the boundaries of digital craftsmanship in the fashion and beauty industries. **Sponsors and supporting partner** Nullshot - topic talk and presenter https://nullshot.ai/ Tronica - HKWD sponsor https://tronica.io/ Angelflow - supporting partner https://www.angelflow.vc/ Garage Society - venue sponsor https://www.thegaragesociety.com/ **Event notes** - This event is first come first serve and will be letting people in on a capacity basis - food and drinks buy by the bar - vip reserved seats upon request **Schedule** ​7:00 - Welcome mingle 7:15 - Cooper from Nullshot Talk and panel ​​8:00 - Q&A ​​8:30 - Forum and mingle ​​Join our Discord for better communication https://discord.com/invite/k6zSjSZUUE ​​We are looking for: ​​A venue ​​Presenters
 ​​Volunteers
 ​​Sponsors
 ​​If this is you, please reach out. ​​Join Zoom Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81822390552?pwd=8ZSEqVJ0DGdA5mhnpa4lGaZnWsOxkK.1 ​​Meeting ID: 818 2239 0552 ​​Passcode: RSVP or DM for passcode ​Presentation deck coming soon Sponsored by tronica.io

---------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday Table top Board Gaming - ENGLISH -------------------------------------------------------------------- We have close to 5000 board games onsite, largest collection in hong kong. Welcome everyone who enjoy tabletop board games. Come share your collection of board games, or just come to learn and play new games. The goal is to create a fun environment for anyone to enjoy playing board games, and meet new friends. Details: 1) Location: near of kwai hing mtr station 2) Cost: First time visit=$80 HKD per person. Second time and on=Donation at your will. 3) Limit: 20 participants. Limited to 4-6 person per table 4) We will teach new games every week. 5) Come alone, or bring friends. 6) language spoken: English, and/or Cantonese NOTE: Exact address location will be announced one day before the event. Gaming time：2:00PM - 11.30PM, may come and leave anytime. For questions and comments please whatsapp or phone: 51346336 ----------------------------------------------------------------------全香港最多遊戲收藏量, 現場近5000隻遊戲。 星期六 棋牌 桌上遊戲 - 中文 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 歡迎喜歡玩棋類遊戲的朋友。快來分享你自己的棋類遊戲，或來學習玩新的遊戲吧。活動目標是讓每個人都可以享受玩棋的樂趣，從中亦可認識新朋友。 詳情: 1) 地址: 本次活動將在葵涌進行，5分鐘步行時間從葵興港鐵站。 2) 費用:第一次來= 每人$80港元, 第二次或之後=自由捐款。 3) 人數局限: 20 人. 每桌限4至6人。 4) 我們每週都會教玩新遊戲. 5) 可能一個人來，或帶朋友來 6) 語言:廣東話/英語 注意: 確切的地址位置將在活動前一日公佈。 最後，希望大家享受本次棋類遊戲帶來的歡樂,並認識到新朋友。 遊戲時間：下午2:00PM - 11.30PM 如有問題和意見，請Whatsapp或電話：51346336. ----------------------------------------------------------------------

[ Join us ] Hello Everyone 👋🏼! This is the best awesome Group gaming in Hong Kong Let's get to know what's "The closest strangers, the best teammates ever" here\~🤼‍♂️ Team gaming, meet new people. Feel free to bring your TEAM! Friendly gaming mentality! \* When : Every Thursday \| From 8:00pm to 11:00pm Where : 3/F, West Wing, 66 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon Fee : $400/person, Special offer for 2 ladies at $300/person Drinks : 2 classic cocktails/person Games : 3 bar games Guest : 24 guests (12 men and 12 ladies) max Prizes : CASH award for winner team Latecomers will just miss the games!!! \* [ Contact us ] First in first come! Registration and advance payment is required, you can ask through whatsapp chat https://wa.me/65398200

BGG party game No.1! 同狼人殺唔同, 死左都可以繼續玩, 而且可以同人私聊, 社交性極強, 想玩好遊戲又識下朋友既話, 快D報名啦! 內容 "Blood on the Clocktower" 給予你的不僅是一場遊戲，而是一場充滿陰謀、推理和背叛的奇幻冒險！在這個神秘的小鎮裡，每位玩家都扮演著一個角色，有的是善良的村民，有的則是隱藏著魔法與詭計的邪惡角色。 在 "Blood on the Clocktower" 中，你需要運用你的智慧和推理能力，與其他玩家互動，揭示謎團，幫助自己陣營勝利。這款遊戲的魅力在於其戲劇性的情節、角色間的心理戰和玩家間的互動，讓每場遊戲都充滿了驚喜和挑戰。準備好挑戰自己的推理能力，並在這個充滿陰謀的小鎮中揭開真相的面紗嗎？ 收費: $120位 / 女生$80（5hr) 包一款指定飲料或水 假期包場優惠: $1500全日, 最多可承載30人 歡迎前往我們的IG看更多內容和活動詳情♥️ 101boardgame / 101boardgame.party

BGG party game No.1! 同狼人殺唔同, 死左都可以繼續玩, 而且可以同人私聊, 社交性極強, 想玩好遊戲又識下朋友既話, 快D報名啦! 內容 "Blood on the Clocktower" 給予你的不僅是一場遊戲，而是一場充滿陰謀、推理和背叛的奇幻冒險！在這個神秘的小鎮裡，每位玩家都扮演著一個角色，有的是善良的村民，有的則是隱藏著魔法與詭計的邪惡角色。 在 "Blood on the Clocktower" 中，你需要運用你的智慧和推理能力，與其他玩家互動，揭示謎團，幫助自己陣營勝利。這款遊戲的魅力在於其戲劇性的情節、角色間的心理戰和玩家間的互動，讓每場遊戲都充滿了驚喜和挑戰。準備好挑戰自己的推理能力，並在這個充滿陰謀的小鎮中揭開真相的面紗嗎？ 收費: $120位 / 女生$80 包一款指定飲料或水 假期包場優惠: $2000全日, 最多可承載30人 歡迎前往我們的IG看更多內容和活動詳情♥️ 101boardgame / 101boardgame.party

A TTRPG meetup to kick off the weekend with a wizard time. The Path of Glory (Dragonbane) Your adventure starts on "Hell's Island," known for its wildmagic and strange happenings. It's one of the Misty Isles, filled with treasure and excitement, but something has gone wrong. You'll find signs of violence, a desperate survivor, and a crucial task left undone. This was no accident, and others will soon arrive searching for the same treasure. Welcome to Season One of "The Path of Glory," a campaign for Dragonbane that focuses on investigation, exploration, and battling dangerous monsters. How far are you willing to go when ambition, survival, and reputation clash? **Minimum Charge:** There Is a minimum spend requirement of one drinks per person, or equivalent items such as bagels or fries. If you are interested in GMing, join our WhatsApp group! https://chat.whatsapp.com/HHjdBJRbc038phG4DSsjTO

**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 neighboring Mexican restaurant 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!!!**

## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS × Columbus HashiCorp User Group × DevOps Columbus** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint Azure CBUS, Columbus HashiCorp User Group, and DevOps Columbus meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. ### What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time ### Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐 Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/

## Details \#\# Learn Infrastructure\-as\-Code \(the FUN Way\) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: DevOps Columbus - Azure CBUS - Columbus HashiCorp User Group** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint DevOps Columbus, Azure CBUS and Columbus HashiCorp User Group meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. \#\#\# What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time \#\#\# Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐

## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS × Columbus HashiCorp User Group** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint Azure CBUS and Columbus HashiCorp User Group meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. ### What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time ### Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐 Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/