Video Game Development

Our free-of-charge meet-up upstairs in Ryan's Bar. This is a casual meet up for people who want to play boardgames. Lots of people bring plenty of games and rules will always be explained so don't worry if you're new to the hobby and you don't have anything to bring along or think you won't know how to play. Late comers always welcome, you just might have to wait a little for a game to open up. **The meet ups are free of charge but we do ask that people support the bar by buying food and/or drink. The bar is very accommodating to us and it's important that we support them in return. Bringing in outside food or drink is completely unacceptable.** Check out the comments below where people will say what games they are bringing and express your interest in joining if interested.

**Do you like to make things? Would you like to use 3D software, lasercutter and 3D printing to help you make your idea?** TOG has an open evening to learn how CAD software and 3D fabrication tools can help you make your project. All you need to take part is your own laptop and some ideas on what you want to make. This is not a taught class, more like an informal working group of self-directed makers. We will be happy to help you explore how to use our 3D tools in designing and making your project whether you are a crafter, designer, engineer or hobbyist. Come and have a look at the tools in our space and get some ideas on how your project can be made.

These are our regular Monday evening electronics nights. Everyone from absolute beginner to experienced is welcome. These evenings are not classes or tutorials, rather a very friendly informal evening. We have a wide range of people who come. Some are absolute beginners who do not even work or study electronics, but are interested to know more. Others have something that they are already working on. We almost always have some first time visitors and we always give them a tour of the space. Come in with your Pi, Arduino, or whatever you have. Bring your laptop. Maybe you want to make something, solder, breadboard or use our electronic gear. Maybe you have some vague ideas and just want to get started. Or maybe you’re just curious……if so, it’s fine to come along and just see what others are doing. If you would like to get even more involved and have the full use of our space, we would be delighted to have you as a full member. Membership brings many benefits. We are located behind Mr Price and the Bright Lights store on Kylemore Road. We have lots of free parking available.

Come along to get rid of the number one fear people have. Every week we have new members and people starting from scratch so you will not be alone. Everything is based around what you're comfortable with and you don't have to stand up, talk or do anything if you don't feel like it. But you will have the opportunity to speak at least 4/5 times a night. You can come along to see what we're doing and take part if you like. We will be running this for beginners every week and anyone is welcome to join us to learn and get better together. Hope to see you there :D We charge €5 to help towards the room rental.

Join us for friendly indoor football at Loughlinstown Leisure Centre! Generally Over-40s men, 4v4 or 5v5 depending on numbers, with some playing experience but no mad skills required. The emphasis is on exercise and casual football. Bibs and balls provided. €6 each, cash or Revolut.

Anastasiia and Andrii are doing a Zouk Head Movements Workshop! After this workshop, you’ll know how to do head movements safely and beautifully. You’ll be able to use them in Zouk and Bachata! Let’s start the new year together—fun and a little dizzy (in a good way)! **Important**: There are only 28 spots, so make sure to register early! **Registration is required:**[ https://forms.gle/trZvFHcqVbcJk6n26]( https://forms.gle/trZvFHcqVbcJk6n26) Details: 📍 Address: The Lab, 1 Foley St, Dublin (Studio 2) 🗓 Date: January 5 ⏰ Time: **6:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Workshop** **8:00 PM – 8:45 PM: Free practice, chatting, and more** Price: €10 for the workshop (1.5 hours) or just bring your favorite sweets to share with us! Come join us—let’s dance, learn, and enjoy the new year together!

Let's play some boardgames and have a few drinks (optional).

🎲 **Social Games Night at Board and Brewed – Every Tuesday!** Join us every Tuesday at Board and Brewed for an evening dedicated to board game nerds and newcomers alike. From 5 PM to 10 PM, immerse yourself in the world of strategy, creativity, and fun! * **📍 Location**: 75 York Road, Dún Laoghaire. * **🕔 Time**: 5 PM - 10 PM, every Tuesday. Arrive any time! * **🚉 Nearby Transit**: * **DART Stations**: 5-10 minute walk from both Dún Laoghaire and Salthill stations. * **Bus Routes**: 46A, 75, 75A, and 111 bus routes stop just outside. The 7 bus stop is just a 5-minute walk. * **🚗 Parking**: Conveniently park in the nearby underground car park (library Road) or find on-street parking outside. * **💰 Cost**: Just €5 for an entire evening of unlimited gaming. * **🎲 Games Galore**: Choose from over 300 games, with new additions each month. From classic favorites to the latest hits, there's a game for every taste and skill level. * **👥 Perfect for Everyone**: Whether you're a first-time player, looking to try new games, or an experienced strategist, our Social Games Night is designed for all. * **🍕 Delicious Bites**: Fuel your gaming with our gourmet pizzas and toasty sandwiches, perfect for sharing with new friends or enjoying solo. * **🤝 Make New Connections**: Arrive solo or with friends and connect with fellow game lovers in a welcoming, vibrant atmosphere. * **🌟 Experienced Staff**: Our friendly team is always ready to recommend games and help with the rules, ensuring a great experience for all. * **🏆 Monthly Specials**: Keep an eye out for our themed gaming nights and special events! Social Games Night at Board and Brewed isn't just a gaming session; it's an opportunity to dive into new worlds, challenge your mind, and form lasting friendships. See you there for a night of laughter, strategy, and unforgettable memories! 🌟🎉🍹

Our free-of-charge meet-up in the Black Sheep Pub on Capel Street. This is a casual meet up for people who want to play boardgames. Lots of people bring plenty of games and rules will always be explained so don't worry if you're new to the hobby and you don't have anything to bring along or think you won't know how to play. The meet-up runs for the whole day but late comers always welcome, you just may have to wait a little for a game to open up but games will be starting and ending throughout the day. **IMPORTANT!** **The meet up is free of charge but we do ask that people support the bar by buying food and/or drink. The bar is very accommodating to us and it's important that we support them in return. Bringing in outside food or drink is completely unacceptable.** Check out the comments below where people will say what games they are bringing and express your interest in joining if interested. Any questions contact either of the organisers Gavin or Stephen.

A weekly board game meet up in "Mc Mahon’s Bar and Eatery" which is a pub. We get our own section, it's wheelchair friendly and parking is free! 🙂 Whether you are new or a veteran player you are all are welcome! General guidelines are: 1. Avoid handing drinks to people OVER a game. 2. We cannot take responsibility in the event of theft so keep your valuables close to you. 3. Strictly over 18+ only. The "rules" would be: 1. Be respectful to each other. 2. Don't be a creep. 3. Be patient to players of all skill levels. Failure to be a decent human being\* will jeopardise your participation in future events. The pub owner is really nice and are letting us use the space so if you can - please buy a tea, coffee or a drink on the night to support them if you can but don't feel obligated to do so. They also do food so you won't go hungry! The event starts at 7 PM and everyone is free to play until 11 PM where we'll wrap it up for the cleaners. Feel free to bring your games, join in on a game if there's space or organise a game here for the upcoming event to get participants. We advertise the games we want to play ahead of time on our discord server, so feel free to check it out. https://discord.gg/xW8WryXmKu If you get lost or have any questions feel free to message me on WhatsApp at 0858405446. Just a note for those coming by car from Dublin: 1. I highly recommend using the motorway then driving into the pub. There's a slightly faster way with the back roads but unless you are from the area its not worth the 2 minutes saved since it's barely lit and the bends are somewhat hazardous. 2. Traffic from 5 - 6:30 is horrendous but the roads are clear enough after this time.

Join us every Sunday and tell a story as a group by playing a beginner-friendly roleplaying game. Every week we have 2-3 different games. All materials provided and rules are explained at the start of each game, you just need to bring your imagination. *** Details for the event (number of groups and games) will be published here or earlier on our [Discord server](https://tinyurl.com/indie-rpgs-dublin). Feel free to ask the organisers any questions you have (here or on Discord).

Welcome to NeuroGamers Ireland, an event for those of us of all neurodiversity and their friends and allies who want to meet, hang out and play board and card games. We'll be meeting at Third Space at Smithfield, which is only a 5-minute walk from the LUAS Red line station of the same name. We're happy to help in travelling using other forms of transport if you message. Each event costs €5 which you can pay through cash or Revolut. It'll especially be appreciated with the space being booked for our group alone. We have a range of games available please see list below. Feel free to message if there is one you want us to bring and feel free to bring own games. [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16JHgxxDlY3x83S1VdYIPx5ZWorBZrrjCMVSbSZaqLks/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16JHgxxDlY3x83S1VdYIPx5ZWorBZrrjCMVSbSZaqLks/edit?usp=sharing) Please read our guidelines before attending one of our events as attendending one will be an agreement you agree to them; https://docs.google.com/file/d/1mJFuGaGPXbMIlsSl8naUmIcAKNFWTLdc/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msword Also, for the purposes of health and safety, this event is 18+.

**[Update] This workshop is for people who are new to programming.** We are delighted to start our first of the our workshop series with Introduction to Python. You will learn Python through making a text-based adventure game. Workshop content: * Command Line * Virtual Environment (don't be too scared of this, it's really handy, I promise) 😊 * Basic datatypes (e.g. variables) * Basic data structures (e.g. list, dicts) You will be able to write and execute Python scripts. At the end, you have created a basic interactive text-based adventure game. 🙏 Thanks to following volunteers helping me faciltate: * Andressa Valadares (also organised hosting and pizza) * Boon Chin Look * Lorena Seabra * Michael Twomey **FAQ** **Do I need to bring anything?** Yes, bring your laptop (and don't forget your charger). **Do I need to set up anything on my laptop?** Have access to a Command Prompt/Terminal before you do the next steps (installing uv an Python) **Windows users**: Go to the Start menu or screen, and enter "Command Prompt" in the search field. * Go to Start menu → All Programs → Accessories → **Command Prompt** **Mac users**: Here's how to open **Terminal** : [https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/terminal/apd5265185d-f365-44cb-8b09-71a064a42125/mac](https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/terminal/apd5265185d-f365-44cb-8b09-71a064a42125/mac) **Linux users**: It will be probably under Applications → Accessories → Terminal, or Applications → System → **Terminal**, Once you can access Command Prompt (Windows)/Terminal (MacOS/Linux), proceed to next steps. **Installing uv and Python** * Install **uv** - [https://docs.astral.sh/uv/getting-started/installation/](https://docs.astral.sh/uv/getting-started/installation/) * With **uv** install **Python** by typing the following in your terminal: "**uv python install 3.14**" - [https://docs.astral.sh/uv/guides/install-python/](https://docs.astral.sh/uv/guides/install-python/) **Code Editor** * Install a code editor, e.g. **Visual Studio Code** \-\- if you have your own coding editor\, feel free to use it\. [https://code.visualstudio.com/](https://code.visualstudio.com/) * Or use another code editor of your choice, e.g. [PyCharm](https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/) **Do you have a Code of Conduct?** A. Yes, you can find it at dublin.pyladies.com

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.**

**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

######## NEW LOCATION ####### We are going to be at The Forge on Bethel Rd this week and until further notice! 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.

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

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.

CABS Saturday of gaming !!! 1/10/26. Your first visit is FREE!!!