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Video Game Design Events Today
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Mafia Party Game On Yacht 🎭🎭🛥
For the first time ever Mafia Party Game on a Yacht.
Join us for an amazing Mafia party game night ( multiple rounds ) on a yacht.
Starting: at 7pm till late night.
location: Dubai creek Harbour marina.
Yacht is parked all night and not going to move so you can arrive at your leisure.
Complimentary Water / Softdrink & snacks.
Entrance fee: 55 AED
Contact: 058 199 2288 ( Ramin )
WhatsApp group link : https://chat.whatsapp.com/ExhRxxpUtNqE3eNgYfhEQR?mode=wwt
Sunday Game Night - DXB
🃏 Game Nights Socials in Dubai
GC: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JKd3Fyei4pcHbj9aoS1KY4](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JKd3Fyei4pcHbj9aoS1KY4)
🎲 Board Game Night at Offline Haus
Let's be honest. 💬
Making new friends as an adult is harder than it should be.
So we're keeping it simple.
Join us for a relaxed evening of board games, good conversations, and friendly competition in a fun, welcoming environment.
Just great people, great games, and a great night. 🎲✨
Expect games like:
🃏 UNO
🗣️ Taboo
🎯 Party Games
🎲 And more
Whether you come solo or bring a friend, you'll fit right in.
📍 Jimmydixs Bar, Barcelo Hotel, Al Jaddaf
📅 Sunday, 28th
🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
👥 Maximum 20 people
🔞 21+ only
🎟️ Women: FREE
🎟️ Men: AED 60 (fully redeemed on welcome drink)
⚽ After the games, anyone interested can join us at McCafferty's nearby for the FIFA Watch Party and continue the fun.
Limited spots available.
📲 RSVP:
wa.me/971502191277
POKER TEXAS HOLDEM
♠️ Private Poker Meetup | Buy-in 5,000
Join us for an exclusive private poker meetup designed for players who appreciate a serious game, strong competition, and a premium atmosphere.
This event brings together like-minded poker enthusiasts for an evening of focused play, strategic thinking, and high-level poker action. No beginners’ chaos — only disciplined gameplay and respect for the table.
Details:
• 🎲 Game: Poker
• 💰 Buy-in: 5,000
• 👥 Players: Limited seats
• 🔒 Format: Private meetup
A great opportunity to test your skills, expand your poker circle, and enjoy the game in a comfortable, discreet environment.
📍 Location details will be shared with confirmed participants only.
Padel Social Game (Racket & Balls Included)
Join us for an exciting day of Padel – one of the fastest-growing sports in the world!
Book your game and get more details!
**[Join our WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-padel-meetup)**
Whether you're a seasoned player or just curious to try something new, this is the perfect opportunity.
**Friendly Matches**
Participate in casual games where you can compete, have fun, and make new friends.
**Fun and Relaxation**
Enjoy a day of laughter, friendly competition, and good vibes. It's not just about the sport; it's about the community!
Book your game and get more details!
**[Join our WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-padel-meetup)**
**Why Padel?**
Padel is an incredibly accessible sport that's easy to learn and play.
You don't need to be a pro to enjoy the game; just bring your enthusiasm, and we'll take care of the rest!
Book your game and get more details!
**[Join our WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-padel-meetup)**
*Just like any game, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
See you in the court! 🎾
Canvas and Contemplation: Deep Reflections Through Paintings
*Canvas & Contemplation: Deep Reflections Through Paintings*
**Fee:** AED 30
**Duration:** 2 hours
**Format:** Two paintings, one per hour — deep group discussion follows each
What happens when philosophy meets paint and canvas?
Welcome to **Canvas & Contemplation: Deep Reflections Through Paintings**, a unique gathering where we explore the profound connection between visual art and the human experience. Each session, we’ll sit with two powerful artworks — not to critique them like art historians, but to let them speak to our minds and souls.
You'll be surprised by the range of interpretations one painting can evoke — where one person sees despair, another may find hope; where one sees chaos, another finds divine order. This is a space for meaningful, respectful conversation that opens us up to new perspectives and helps us see more — in the art, and in ourselves.
Whether you're a philosopher at heart, an artist in spirit, or simply curious about how we see and feel, this event offers a space to slow down, look deeply, and think together.
**Come with an open mind, leave with new eyes.**
**Whatsapp link**: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FytQQgS85I61vS6nkduLm5
Basketball- All levels welcome-friendly
Casual basketball for all level players to join.
Whatsapp +971585129190 to join our community of players. NOTE- confirmation of slot has to be given on whatsapp only.
Cost is 30 AED per person
Basketball Game for all levels @Al wasl club Dubai🏀🏀⛹️♂️⛹️♀️
Basketball game for all levels with both male and female players ⛹️♂️⛹️♀️
**Whatsapp group link** : https://chat.whatsapp.com/FPnbEZYMHCYCyo1v0yfV1A
**Join our WhatsApp group for more information **
Video Game Design Events This Week
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Play Cashflow 101
According to Robert Kiyosaki author of best-selling "Rich Dad Poor Dad," wealth is measured by the number of days the income from your assets that will sustain you. The longer you can live without working, the wealthier you are.
You can become financially independent by learning how to produce passive, residue income through your assets that exceed your total expenses. Thus, freeing wasted time from working for money to having more time to be wealthier, being with your family, or doing the things you're passionate about and living the life of your dreams. You can achieve this by learning how to play cashflow 101, and learn how to have money work for you instead of working for money.
Cashflow 101 is an educational board game that teaches people how to raise their financial I.Q. quickly & easily, what the rich teach their kids about money and how anyone can become rich and financially free even on a small salary.
If you continue doing what you've always been doing and not changing or doing anything outside of your job, you can never be financially free. Your bills and expenses will continue to increase and never go away. Therefore, it will consume you and you will remain in the rat race running in circles for the rest of your life. All you will ever do is work to pay bills until you decide to make a change in your life to do something different.
Come play the famous Cashflow game created by Robert Kiyosaki, the author of the best-selling Rich Dad Poor Dad book that changed millions of people's mindsets towards money!
This is just a casual game for anyone who wants to learn, have some fun, and meet new like-minded people.
Tuesday Padel Night (WhatsApp booking) 🏓
Join us this Friday for a 90-minute padel session!
Everything is provided for you:
✔️ Balls
✔️ Rackets
✔️ Water
✔️ Towels
✔️ Energy drink
🎾 **Beginners (D**) –🎾 **Intermediate (C**) – AED **90**
**📍 Location**: Nad al hamar
**🔔 Confirmation & Payment**
To secure your spot, **please confirm and complete your payment by Wednesday**
BOOKING: 055 577 8561
Individual and Wedding Dance Classes
**[Learn to dance…your LIFE will change!](https://dubaidance.com)**
Nervous about dancing in public? [Private lessons](https://dubaidance.com/dances/classes-for-adults) take the edge off and allow you to really let loose and see what you’re made of!
*Private dance lessons are the quickest, most effective way* to improve your dancing. We personalize each lesson based on your individual needs, desires, and goals, adjusting our teaching style to your ability, personality, and expectations. You’ll discover the difference some one-on-one attention can make in your dancing! This ensures the most thorough and rapid learning process, all while keeping it fun, easy, and comfortable.
**[Congratulations on your upcoming wedding](https://dubaidance.com/dances/wedding-dance)** and congratulations on wanting to make the most out of your first wedding dance!
Ok, you have your wedding prepared: the wedding dress, hairstyle, flowers and even the cake and unique invitation cards are ready! What’s next? It’s the wedding dance – a key part of any wedding.
*For Wedding Couples, our special wedding program provides* hours of unforgettable moments of fun, enjoyable practice, stress relief, brilliant music, incredible moves and much more will be learnt and perfected to make the dream of your [Wedding Dance](https://dubaidance.com/dances/wedding-dance)[ ]((https://dubaidance.com/wedding-dance-classes/)) come true!
**Turn your wedding dance into your favorite ‘Strictly’ routine at Dance For You!**
**Please note,** you will have a full 45min individual dance session with our professional dance coach, who will customized an individual dance program based on your dancing needs and it will cost **[only 100AED](https://pay.nomodapp.com/l/3af86dbb3e4b4d8a)**, which is less than your cost of lunch.
**Advance booking is required.**
For any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact our studio on:
WhatsApp/Phone: [+97145520153](https://api.whatsapp.com/send/?phone=97145520153&text=Hey+Guys+I+wish+to+learn+dancing+with+you+at+Dance+For+You&app_absent=0)
[Instagram](https://instagram.com/danceforyouindubai/)
[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/danceforyouindubai/)
[Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/user/danceforyouindubai)
[Quick Info](https://taplink.cc/danceforyouindubai)
Basketball Game 5 Vs 5 for all levels with Both male and females🏀⛹️♀️⛹️♂️
Freindly basketball Game indoors
Game for both gender and all levels 🏀
2 Hours
Refree available
**Please join our WhatsApp community 👇**
https://chat.whatsapp.com/KmLfGw3KDSCKW9Mwv98L4v
**Message admin issam on WhatsApp** 0506319390
Entry fee 50AED Including free waterr
Sunday Morning Badminton @ Sportsbay - Al Karama 12 PM to 02 PM
📍 **Venue:** Sportsbay - karama
We play badminton here every Sunday 12 pm - 02 pm
**Google Map Link:** https://share.google/ZmeMwUDIRTipZog22
**Join our whatsApp group:** [Badminton for All - Deira/Quasis](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DCHMx6hAx3wEWDE93YTeJQ?mode=hqrc)
**👋 First time joining?** [Click here to WhatsApp Sarfaraz (+971551899547)](https://wa.me/971551899547?text=Hey%20Sarfaraz!%20This%20is%20my%20first%20time%20joining%20Badminton%20For%20All%2C%20Dubai.) and confirm your slot.
**📝 Key Info**
This is a group open for players of all levels, nationalities, genders and races.
Cost per session: 40 AED
*Duration: Each session lasts 2 hours*
*Equipment: We use feather shuttlecocks; please bring your own racket*
*Slots: Booked on a first-come, first-served basis*
*Play: Players will be rotated around multiple courts and will get games similar to their level of play*
**Late Backout & No-Show Policy**
**We strictly enforce our late backout and no-show rules to ensure smooth operations.** Organising replacements on short notice is difficult and disruptive, especially as our organisers have day jobs. Please be mindful of our policy:
* **RSVP Policy:** Please RSVP for sessions exclusively through the Meetup app. WhatsApp is mainly for regular updates on attendance, timings and last-minute changes. Any requests made via WhatsApp might not be considered for session sign-ups.
* **Late Backouts:** Backing out within 9 hours of the session is considered a late backout. You will be required to pay the session fee in full, even if a replacement is found.
* **No-Shows:** If you fail to show up without notice, you must still pay for the session.
* **Respect for the Organisers:** Our organisers finalise the list the night before or early morning. Last-minute changes mean they need to leave their work to arrange replacements. This affects not just the organisers but the overall experience of the players.
* **Waitlist Responsibility:** If you're on the waitlist and no longer wish to attend, it’s your responsibility to remove your name. We assume that anyone on the waitlist still wants to join the session if a spot opens up.
* **First-Come, First-Serve Basis:** We ensure fairness by adhering to a first-come, first-serve system. Please do not ask for special treatment or last-minute slots outside of this.
**Note: Players may cancel without penalty up to 9 hours before the session. After this time, the session fee applies regardless of waitlist status. Please book and cancel responsibly to avoid disruptions for everyone involved.**
Puzzle Fun - FREE
**Puzzle Fun** 🧩➗
A relaxed and fun gathering for anyone who enjoys puzzles, mathematical thinking, problem-solving, and curious conversations.
The goal of this event is not just to solve problems, but to encourage the kind of thinking that creates independent mathematicians and deep problem-solvers.
The event is divided into two parts:
• Segment One: Puzzle & Problem-Solving Round
We’ll warm up with fun high-school-level maths problems, logic puzzles, Sudoku-style thinking, and other mathematical challenges. Feel free to bring your own puzzles, books, or favourite problems to share with the group! A scientific calculator may occasionally be useful.
• Segment Two (Optional): Logic & Proof-Writing
If enough brave souls are interested, we’ll explore the strange and beautiful world of mathematical logic and proof-writing — the foundation of higher mathematics. If not, we’ll simply continue solving more puzzles and interesting problems together.
An online group will also be created for discussions, resources, and keeping track of what we cover, since mathematics is a subject that builds continuously over time.
Please bring:
✏️ Pens
📒 A notebook or plenty of A4 paper
🧠 Curiosity
WhatsApp group:
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/FytQQgS85I61vS6nkduLm5](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FytQQgS85I61vS6nkduLm5)
Sunday Evening Badminton @ Al Quoz (Baseline Sports Academy) 5-7PM
📍 **Venue:** Baseline Sports Academy, Al Quoz *[(Google Maps)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/KvyZpc9AFR4pDZNCA)*.
We play badminton here every Sunday, 5-7 PM.
Join our [Al Quoz/Jumeirah Group WhatsApp here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GNNnYpvzVPjJLAgUAIG8Fg).
**👋 First time joining?** [Click here to WhatsApp Sarfaraz (+971551899547)](https://wa.me/971551899547?text=Hey%20Sarfaraz!%20This%20is%20my%20first%20time%20joining%20Badminton%20For%20All%2C%20Dubai.) and confirm your slot.
**📝 Key Info**
This is a group open for players of all levels, nationalities, genders and races.
*Cost per session: 45 AED*
*Duration: Each session lasts 2 hours*
*Equipment: We use feather shuttlecocks; please bring your own racket*
*Slots: Booked on a first-come, first-served basis*
*Play: Players will be rotated around multiple courts and will get games similar to their level of play*
**Late Backout & No-Show Policy**
**We strictly enforce our late backout and no-show rules to ensure smooth operations.** Organising replacements on short notice is difficult and disruptive, especially as our organisers have day jobs. Please be mindful of our policy:
* **RSVP Policy:** Please RSVP for sessions exclusively through the Meetup app. WhatsApp is mainly for regular updates on attendance, timings and last-minute changes. Any requests made via WhatsApp might not be considered for session sign-ups.
* **Late Backouts:** Backing out within 9 hours of the session is considered a late backout. You will be required to pay the session fee in full, even if a replacement is found.
* **No-Shows:** If you fail to show up without notice, you must still pay for the session.
* **Respect for the Organisers:** Our organisers finalise the list the night before or early morning. Last-minute changes mean they need to leave their work to arrange replacements. This affects not just the organisers but the overall experience of the players.
* **Waitlist Responsibility:** If you're on the waitlist and no longer wish to attend, it’s your responsibility to remove your name. We assume that anyone on the waitlist still wants to join the session if a spot opens up.
* **First-Come, First-Serve Basis:** We ensure fairness by adhering to a first-come, first-serve system. Please do not ask for special treatment or last-minute slots outside of this.
**Note: Players may cancel without penalty up to 9 hours before the session. After this time, the session fee applies regardless of waitlist status. Please book and cancel responsibly to avoid disruptions for everyone involved.**
Video Game Design Events Near You
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[Eric Rico: From Joints to Gestures: Reading Hands in Unity] (In-Person) #13
Let's get together and listen to **[Eric Rico](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericrico/)** from Unity3D (**From Joints to Gestures: Reading Hands in Unity**).
A hand tracker gives you joints, not a gesture.
This talk shows how you get from raw joints to a "thumbs-up" in Unity: the pipeline that cleans up the data, how a gesture becomes a few 0-to-1 values within tolerance, and why orientation matters as much as finger shape.
Includes a live demo of tuning gesture thresholds.
Eric also runs the **[Columbus Unity User Group](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-unity-user-group/)**. Check it out!
***Bring your laptop and expect to write some (non-AI-generated) code!***
Food and drinks will be available.
**LOCATION:**
6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017
**FREE PARKING:**
6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017
Unity GameDev Hangout (Topic TBD)
*We'll update this with the specific topic(s) once they're set for the month.*
A relaxed, community-driven Unity GameDev meetup. No strict agenda — just developers getting together to talk shop, share projects, and exchange ideas.
Some topics that may come up (based on attendee interest):
* Frame Debugger & performance tooling
* Addressables & additive scene workflows
* Input System, localization, responsive UI
* AI integration approaches
* DevOps & LiveOps experiences
* Full lifecycle: idea → cross-platform publishing
* Favorite Asset Store tools and hidden gems
* Weird Unity quirks we've all run into
Nothing is locked in. Bring a project if you'd like, bring a question, bring a lesson learned — or just come hang out and meet other developers.
All skill levels welcome. Food and drinks provided.
(Cross-Posting) From Joints to Gestures: Reading Hands in Unity
Do **NOT** sign up to this one and sign-up at https://www.meetup.com/columbusjs/events/313386504/
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A hand tracker gives you joints, not a gesture.
This talk shows how you get from raw joints to a "thumbs-up" in Unity: the pipeline that cleans up the data, how a gesture becomes a few 0-to-1 values within tolerance, and why orientation matters as much as finger shape.
Includes a live demo of tuning gesture thresholds.
Food and drinks will be available.
**LOCATION:**
6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017
**FREE PARKING:**
6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017
Unity GameDev Hangout (Topic TBD)
*We'll update this with the specific topic(s) once they're set for the month.*
A relaxed, community-driven Unity GameDev meetup. No strict agenda — just developers getting together to talk shop, share projects, and exchange ideas.
Some topics that may come up (based on attendee interest):
* Frame Debugger & performance tooling
* Addressables & additive scene workflows
* Input System, localization, responsive UI
* AI integration approaches
* DevOps & LiveOps experiences
* Full lifecycle: idea → cross-platform publishing
* Favorite Asset Store tools and hidden gems
* Weird Unity quirks we've all run into
Nothing is locked in. Bring a project if you'd like, bring a question, bring a lesson learned — or just come hang out and meet other developers.
All skill levels welcome. Food and drinks provided.
Board games at The Forge (theme night: unplayed games)
This week is national unplayed games week, so we encourage you to break out those shrink-wrapped games you bought on a whim but haven't had a chance to try yet. Do your best to learn the game ahead of time to facilitate the process! let's get those dusty ones to the table!
The Forge does have a full bar and kitchen. There is no cover charge but they do request all attendees to purchase a minimum of ~20 per person. Soft drink refills are 1 each. Please support our hosts so we can continue to provide great events for the group!
The Forge has a large library of games available for us to enjoy. Hosts and regulars will also provide numerous popular games but please bring any games you would like to teach and/or play.
Doors open at 6, and we expect gaming to be rolling by around 630. Please promptly end your games and clear out the space at 10pm when the bar closes.
We encourage socializing but do not permit disruptive behavior of any kind. Thank you for your continued commitment to providing a fun and welcoming space to veteran, newbie, and rookie gamers in the Columbus area.
Parking can sometimes fill esrly. There is additional parking lot behind the neighboring Mexican restaurant that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.
CABS Boardgaming Friday 7/10
BACK TO CABS!!! Come to CABS Friday 7/10 & Saturday 7/11 - return to CABS as we come back from Origins and the 4th of July Holiday Break.
Come play the new games added to the library at Origins!!!
IxDA Chat n Pancakes
You can sleep in on the Sesquicentennial (observed), we’re shifting to the following Friday.
But join the local UX community for a chat and some biscuits to catch up. If you were in CA for Figma Config, tell us all the lines and you can tell me how I can animate an SVG without coding it by hand, and why I’d even want to.
Thanks to the team at Nationwide of supporting the group.















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