Video Game Design

Galerie Linger – Art, Books & Press https://www.instagram.com/p/DU7i_JqDCD1/ Saturday, 21 February · 6-7:30 pm Boppstraße 2, Souterrain links · Kreuzberg sliding scale €10-20 · 1.5h · materials included galerielinger@gmail.com We’re looking for people interested in drawing as a contemporary practice. The sessions combine life drawing with discussion, focusing on drawing beyond academic technique and classical representation. After drawing from the model, we look at the works collectively and discuss how drawing functions today – between representation, notation, performance, and contemporary image culture. The aim is to form a small group that returns regularly and develops a shared discourse around new ways of drawing. //////////////////////////////////////////// Taking a cue from Ranciere’s “Ignorant Schoolamster”, IGNORANT DRAWING begins from the suspension of the doxa: on what is a good drawing, or how to draw. It’s not necessary to apply skill, memory, anatomy, expression, or composition in advance. Here, each line is taken as a proposal whose consequences may be accepted. \# drawing what you do not yet understand \# not correcting a line; continuing it \# when a form appears\, it’s an accidental evidence \# avoiding style; repeating procedures instead \# writing beside the drawing when drawing stops \# drawing the drawing \# a drawing may become a score for another drawing Exhibition of the drawings is part of the method. Publication of the fragments is a drawing stretched wider.

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

Saturday 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. **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 — some regulars we can count on and some new faces to keep things fresh. That means not everyone will get picked every time, but don’t take it the wrong way — it’s just about balance. There’ll always be more chances to join!

**💲 Registration fee** **You must buy a drink or food before sitting.** (We were warned that you cannot sit without buying a drink. This is a private café. Outside food or drinks are not allowed.) 🕥 **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.** 📢 **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. **💖 Friendly Atmosphere** This is a social tournament designed to be friendly and enjoyable. Please be kind to all participants and avoid being excessively competitive. 📌 **Location** The Bode Museum Café is on the first floor. Walk up the stairs. No ticket needed; just tell the staff you’re going to the café. 🔑**The Game Format** Swiss system, 10+3, 5 rounds 👨‍👧‍👧**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\. **🤹🏼‍♀️ How it works** * **Registration:** Tell the host your name and chess rating. * **Pairings:** Once registration closes, the host will pair the players. * **Check Table:** You can find your table number and color on the website link below. * **The Game:** 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) **🛶A Group Games** [https://www.chessmanager.com/en-us/tournaments/5138463346917376](https://www.chessmanager.com/en-us/tournaments/5138463346917376) **🥏C Group Games** [https://www.chessmanager.com/en-us/tournaments/6544919979884544](https://www.chessmanager.com/en-us/tournaments/6544919979884544) 🎡 **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) ❓ **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. 🚩**We have no tolerance for discriminatory(sexist, racist, and other) jokes or comments.** 📷 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/berlin_chess_club/](https://www.instagram.com/berlin_chess_club/) 💬 WhatsApp Group This group is only for event participants. To get access, please ask the host during the event. *Photos and videos may be taken for social media and memories. Let an organizer know if you prefer not to be filmed.*

**⭐ NOTE THE NEW LOCATION! ⭐** The Creative Code Jam is a monthly gathering of artists, makers, designers, illustrators, coders, musicians, performers, learners and anyone interested in the use of computing skills for artistic expression. The event is free and open to all, regardless of age, origin, gender or experience. The jam is an opportunity to meet likeminded people and get creative together in a relaxed and safe environment. Beginners and first-timers should feel especially welcome! WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT? **Bring a laptop** and/or anything you’d like to work on, whether it’s a personal project, an experiment, or a skill you want to learn. You can come with friends or meet new people here. There’s no set agenda: some people code, some sketch ideas, some collaborate, and others just chat and get inspired. SCHEDULE Doors open at noon, then we’ll have quick introductions so everyone can share what they’re planning to work on. Note: arriving on time is the best way to hear what others are up to ;) Around 6 pm, we gather to share what we’ve worked on during the day. BEGINNERS WELCOME! If you’re new to creative coding, we'll be happy to help you get started, and you can find beginner-friendly resources at [creativecode.berlin/learn](http://creativecode.berlin/learn). THIS IS YOUR SPACE We do our best to create a welcoming environment for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. People from group generally underrepresented in open-source, art, and technology fields are warmly encouraged to come by. And if you know someone who might enjoy this meetup but isn’t sure it’s for them, let them know they’ll be welcome! SAFE SPACE POLICY We support the Berlin Code of Conduct: https://berlincodeofconduct.org/ Please make sure you agree with its content. ABOUT MotionLab.Berlin MotionLab.Berlin is Germany’s premier Innovation Hub & Makerspace – an ecosystem for Hardtech, art, creativity, and entrepreneurship. They are an international community with access to state-of-the-art machinery, prototyping machines, coworking spaces, offices, and production facilities. More info: https://motionlab.berlin/ ACCESSIBILITY MotionLab is located on the ground floor, with bathrooms on that same level, although unfortunately they are too small for wheelchairs. FOOD MotionLab has drinks and snacks for sale. Bio food can be found on LPG at Bouchéstr (\~200m). Their cantine has vegan, vegetarian and other food options until 8pm. DO I NEED TO SPEAK GERMAN? We speak mostly English so international guests are more than welcome! Our team also speaks French, Turkish, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Finnish and German... though language availability may vary depending on which organizers are present :) CONTACT Raphaël de Courville team@creativecode.berlin +49 176 700 70572 or get in touch via [creativecode.berlin](https://creativecode.berlin/)

😌 **a FLOW Meditation is an active, fun & expansive shared auditory experience.** 💥 This month we have 2 dates **Sat 21 Feb schedule** 19:00 – Doors open, meet and greet, snacks & drinks 20:00 – Session Start, explanation, warm up & first round – planting seeds 21:00 – Short Break & Then second round – deepening the roots 21:30 – Closing, feedback, chill out 23:00 – End **+ Sat 28 Feb @21:45 for 1 hour, after community night buffet** 🔥 Flow is a state of being… an experience when you allow yourself to be 100% fully engaged in the present moment in a feedback loop between clarity and satisfaction. It is an undeniable sensation where things seem to be more effortless, pleasurable, in sync, and you can easily sense a connection with something greater than yourself; this is what we will create…: • a connected and mindful meditation where it is possible to blissfully surf the cutting edge of the present moment together… • a game where it’s possible to feel excited and calm in the same moment, and everyone can win as much as they like… Scott Bolden, founder of Das Baumhaus Berlin will share some very easy, practical and effective methods developed over the last 13 years of facilitating these sessions. Within 20 minutes participants learn to use the common sound space to create resonance in the form of improvisational music where it is quite common to experience some real flow moments… All of the session is done with eyes closed to avoid visual distractions and keep focus on the co-created sound space. • no experience with meditation or music is needed to participate and enjoy €10 -30€ after the session ---> Pay for the value of your experience 🔊 Audio samples • https://soundcloud.com/user-164945673/sets/flow-vocal-meditation-spring-2023-real-magic-with-11-strangers • https://www.baumhausberlin.de/en/2019/11/19/proof-of-real-magic/ • https://soundcloud.com/das-baumhaus/sets/improvisational-groove-orchestra-baumhaus-23072017 • https://soundcloud.com/scott-bolden/ebb-and-flow-p2-edit-2 • https://soundcloud.com/scott-bolden/gently-flowing-through-a?in=scott-bolden/sets/ego-session-5-nov-13-2014 Private session for groups and organizations are available upon request 💥 contact – info@baumhausberlin.de www.baumhausberlin.de Gerichtstr. 23 Vh Eg 13347 Berlin

*Trialing a new location now that Brewdog has closed, please bear with us while we get back on our feet :)* Hi folks, this is the special meetup group for the weekly Sunday Blood on the Clocktower games in Berlin, currently at BRLO Brwhaus near Potsdamer Platz. We run beginner-friendly and intermediate-level games throughout the afternoon and evening. **Friendly newcomers of all skill levels are welcome, no experience required!** Our group aims to provide a fun and welcoming space to experience this thrilling game of social deception. **We focus on promoting a positive and fun group atmosphere, where players don’t take themselves or the game too seriously, whether they’re heroically winning or spectacularly losing.** Our players follow the code of conduct for the Berlin Board Gamers group and are expected to treat each other with respect and consideration – “killing with grace, and dying with dignity”. We are usually able to offer two simultaneous games on Sundays. If you are marked as "attending" in Meetup and are in your seat at 15:00, your place is guaranteed for as long as you want to stay. All other seats are first come, first served. We always run at least one beginner-friendly game of the basic version of Clocktower ("Trouble Brewing") throughout the afternoon and evening. We also usually have enough players for a second intermediate-level game. If you are already very familiar with Clocktower, consider also joining our Tuesday meetup for advanced players, when we play with complex custom scripts and characters. Blood on the Clocktower is a deep, mechanical game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction and deception… think Werewolf on steroids. Each player receives a unique secret role and plays either for the good team – the uninformed majority, gathering info and working with others to solve the puzzle – or the evil team, the informed minority, scheming to eliminate good players and protect their demon from execution. In our beginner games no prior experience is expected and we will gladly explain the game rules to any newcomers. We play in English so players should be able to understand and express themselves in English: an exception is possible for one pair of players willing to play together (as a “Revolutionary” pair) where one player can interpret into and out of English. Please let us know in advance if this is the case.

**Where Your Child’s Imagination Becomes a Real-Life Storybook!** *Note: this is a free event and joining is through approval. Please find the form at the bottom of the description.* Every child is a natural-born storyteller. At Little Storysmiths, we provide the canvas, the technology, and the guidance to turn those "Once upon a times" into **a professional, physical book your child can hold in their hands and keep forever.** This is a 3-hour creative adventure designed for kids aged 5 - 7. We use a blend of traditional storytelling, hands-on drawing, and cutting-edge Generative AI to help children express their wildest ideas. While the kids focus on the fun, we focus on the skills: **articulation, problem-solving, and creative confidence.** ### **📝 What to Expect: The Creative Journey** **1\. Dreaming Up the Story** \- Using frameworks used by world\-class studios like Pixar\, we guide your child through creating a hero\, a challenge\, and a triumphant ending\. Parents will act as "Master Scribes\," helping us capture these ideas in a simple digital form\. **2\. Bringing Characters to Life** \- Your child will describe their main character in vivid detail\. Your child will sketch their character to ground their imagination in reality\. **3\. The Magic of AI** \- We introduce the kids to "The Helpful Robot" \- a friendly AI that takes their verbal descriptions and sketches and helps turn them into stunning\, book\-quality illustrations\. The future of creativity\! **4\. The Grand Pitch** \- Every child gets their "Author Moment\." They will present their character and story to the group\, building vital communication skills and pride in their work\. ### **📚 The "Little Storysmiths" Keepsake** The workshop doesn’t end when you leave the room. * The Digital Preview: You will receive a PDF version of your child’s story shortly after the workshop. * The Physical Book: About a week later, you will receive a high-quality, printed storybook authored and directed by your child. It is a one-of-a-kind treasure for your bookshelf. ### **📚 Story reading party!** Join us in the story reading party where kids bring their physical, printed books and proudly read their stories to friends and family! Your friends are invited! ### **Workshop Details at a Glance** * Ages: 5 - 7 years old. * Tools Provided: All drawing materials, prompts, and AI software. * Takeaway: 1 x Digital Storybook, 1 x Physical Printed Book (printed later) * Story reading party: follow-up event where kids can read from their physical books to friends and family **\#\#\# Form to register \-** [https://berlinbusinessinstitute.com/little-storysmiths/](https://berlinbusinessinstitute.com/little-storysmiths/)

Curious what we do? Check our [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/filmmakersandmovienerds/) ♥️ Would you like to meet some like-minded filmmakers? Start a project? Or do you need help with a movie you are currently working on? Are you new in the city and you'd like to meet people tinkering with movies? **Then you should join us!** We meet every Sunday. It’s important to us that we get to know each other in person. To create a community of connected people, work, learn and grow together. For film making you need a crew of reliable people with a positive can-do-attitude. This is the place to find them. Together, we will talk about these topics: * What you are currently working on * What you need help with * What would you like to help with * What you you would like to learn This is event is great for: * filmmakers * movie nerds * writers * camera operators * editors * actors * sound recorders * composers * gaffers * producers We are limiting the amount of people, so we can have a structured introduction and discussion. After that we get together loosely with some drinks and chats. And then we mostly go for dinner with a couple of us. **Important information**: *To sustain and grow this amazing community, we started a member contribution that is due every month. The money we collect is used solely for the purpose of the community. Of course you can come once or twice without contributing to check us out!*

Sehr gerne Familien mit Kindern! Achtung ab sofort nur noch bis 27 Jahre!!!(Ausnahme Familien mit Kindern). Wir spielen jeden letzten Sonntag im go Brett- und Kartenspiele. Es sind viele Spiele da und es können auch Spiele mitgebracht werden. Jeder ist willkommen. Pro Spieler müssen ein Euro Raumnutzungsgebühr gezahlt werden.

Got an app idea in your head… but no clue how to start building it? Join us for a **beginner-friendly Saturday morning workshop** where we’ll explore the basics of **vibe coding**. We’ll use **[Lovable]((lovable.dev))** to build a simple prototype together. Expect a relaxed, hands-on experience **for absolute beginners**. ‼️‼️IMPORTANT PLEASE READ‼️‼️ Please notice that our events have moved to Luma. Please register for the official event on Luma here: [https://luma.com/agle4gmb](https://luma.com/agle4gmb) **Who is this for?** * **Complete beginners** and the coding-curious * Anyone wanting to try something new in a relaxed group setting * Students, creatives, hobbyists, and professionals * Founders who want to validate ideas quickly * Anyone who ever had a cool app idea but didn’t know how to pull it off **What to bring** * A **laptop** (recommended) or tablet * A small idea you’d like to prototype (or pick one on the spot) **Schedule** In 2 hours, you’ll go from **Blank page to Interactive prototype** **10:00-10:15** Arrive and get settled **10:15-10:30** Lovable demo and vibe coding concepts **10:30-10:50** Individual exploration **11:00-11:30** Group project **11:30-12:00** Presentations and audience vote → **winning team gets free drinks** ☕️🥤🍸 **Location** **The Social Hub Berlin** — Alexanderstraße 40, 10179 Berlin **Price** *Free*. (Please support the venue with at least one order 🙏) **Hosted by** [Iglika Mateeva-Drincheva](https://www.linkedin.com/in/iglikamd/), [Mussie Haile ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/muhaile/)and supported by [Lovable](http://lovable.dev/) **Disclaimer** Photos/videos may be taken. By attending, you consent to possible capture and use in event-related content. If you prefer not to appear, tell a host when you arrive.

Join us for an inspiring life drawing session in Vetomat, Berlin. Our sessions provide a supportive and creative space for artists of all levels to practice figure drawing in a relaxed environment. Whether you are an experienced artist or just starting out, our group welcomes everyone to come together and explore the art of life model drawing. Channel your creativity and hone your skills as you sketch our professional life model during our dynamic sessions. You can expect a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, where you can exchange ideas, techniques, and feedback with fellow artists. No ticket required, payment is by donation, suggested amount is 10,-

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 können aber auch gerne eigene mitgebracht werden. PS: Es wäre sehr hilfreich wenn die Leute, die sich anmelden und dann doch nicht können, sich auch wieder abmelden vorher. danke schön

Join us for a night of board gaming with FANG (Fem All Night Gaming). **We are an all fem board game group** in Columbus, Ohio. No cis-men, please! We play modern hobby board games! If you're unsure what that is, we can teach you! We'll be meeting on the second floor of Giant Eagle in their cafe area. Giant Eagle has a lot of food and beverage options including their hot foods bars. You are also welcome to bring in any outside food.

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.

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** *Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit: From Intent to Implementation* Spec-driven development flips the traditional workflow on its head: instead of code being the source of truth, the specification becomes the backbone of design, collaboration, and delivery. In this session, we’ll explore how GitHub Spec-Kit enables teams to treat specifications as first-class artifacts—living documents that drive architecture, implementation, and verification. You’ll learn how Spec-Kit helps teams clearly express intent using structured, version-controlled specs that live alongside code. We’ll walk through a practical workflow that starts with defining system behavior and constraints, then progressively refines those specs into testable, automatable outcomes. Along the way, we’ll show how specs can reduce ambiguity, improve cross-functional collaboration, and make design decisions explicit before a single line of production code is written. This talk will cover: --What spec-driven development is (and what it isn’t) --How GitHub Spec-Kit fits into modern developer workflows --Using specs to align product, engineering, and AI-assisted development --Real-world examples of turning specs into implementations with confidence Whether you’re building greenfield systems, integrating AI into your stack, or trying to reduce costly rework, spec-driven development offers a scalable way to move faster without sacrificing clarity. Attendees will leave with concrete patterns and a clear mental model for adopting GitHub Spec-Kit in their own projects. **YouTube Link** TBA

Join us on the last ay of February for a fun day of gaming !!!

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/

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.

Bring your work or your hobby, hang out, and code with us. Follow @buckeyecocoa for more information.