This group is for game developers based in London. The idea of the group is to share ideas, best practices and encourage each other - Developing games from your garage and bedroom can get quite demanding! Let's unwind over a drink or two and build some fantastic games together!

Welcome to Ilford Gaming Group! We are a new gaming community set up in the heart of Ilford. Our aim is to build a community of enthusiastic individuals from all ends of the gaming spectrum: board, card, tabletop, roleplaying, video gaming and more. Currently we are hosting Sunday meetups in The Great Spoon pub on Cranbrook road in Ilford. Amongst others we play: Zombies Munchkin Risk Flux Dixit Ticket to Ride Settlers of Catan Carcassone Werewolves We also like our video games and promote p …

OK! Games are everywhere, and so are expertise and talent! Let's put all this together! This is a group for everyone working in the video games industry. From indie developers to big names. Let's have an informal meet-up with like-minded people, over a pint, with some food, and let's share knowledge, ideas, advice... All skills levels and areas within the video games industry are welcome!

Are you making educational games and apps, thinking about making them or just interested in the application of new technology to education? The aim of this group is to link people involved in or interested in getting involved in making educational games and apps. Often people in this field have a particular skill (e.g. teaching, coding, subject-matter expertise, design) but need to find others with complimentary skills. This meetup group would help people get together and share knowledge and ide …

I'm passionate about playing the GW/FFG Talisman Board Game and bringing people together. In Talisman, you’ll embark on a perilous quest for the ultimate treasure, the legendary Crown of Command. You’ll choose the warrior, priest, wizard, or one of eleven other heroes with powers both magical and mighty, and you’ll race your opponents through a perilous realm. Each player will roll a die to determine his movement around the regions of the board, where he will encounter dangerous foes and claim p …

We are a friendly group of board/card game designers and playtesters set up in London in 2010. We meet to play games and each other's design prototypes. Everyone is welcome to join us and bring along their own designs or settle down to play and give their opinion. Ever designed a game and wanted to see how it plays? Enjoy playing games and being creative? Do you know what makes a game fun? Don't leave your game ideas sitting on the shelf gathering dust; show them off at the next Playtest meetup …

For people who love playing, making, trying, testing and hacking games. We're up for playing anything but prioritise playtesting and developing new games. Got a card game that needs it's 500th run through? A concept for a word game you want to try out? Something gloriously old and obscure with an awesome central idea that you want to explore and discuss? We'll be meeting once a month on the first Tuesday of every month to play, make and talk. Bring your pet project and we'll give you feedback. O …

Social Gambling is Social Gaming's most exciting segment. From casino-themed games played for credits, to real-money gambling offered by giants like Zynga and Gamesys, this is a market that is both generating real profits, and controversy, This Meetup if anyone interested in making more money from Social Games, harnessing the power of social gaming in the iGaming Space, or making the most of the crossover between these exciting sectors.

Why not grab some lunch with fellow developers / designers / artists all interested in Game Development? Get out of the office, talk about what you're working on (Unless its NDA'ed or breaking contract!) and have a chat with others with similar mindsets. Bring your laptop along if you'd like to show off what you've made! Logo provided by the wonderful Iain Gillespie!

Working on indie games can often feel like a lonesome feat, and it is easy to miss someone to talk with ideas about, get input or just have a chat about new developments in the industry or life in general. This meetup is for getting indie game developers to meet and connect.

This a group for game developers making games using HTML5. We organize get-togethers in central London, to talk about and show-off games made using Javascript and HTML5.

Would you like to play cashflow? I have been an organiser of cashflow since 2007 What do previous attendees say? “ Exciting! Very nice people and very inspiring game! ” — Benedykt on Jan 9, 2013. “ Brendan has made a very successful and meaningful Cashflow club that is also fun and, dare I say, unique... ” — Bob Taylor on Jan 9, 2013. “ Brendan is an excellent cash flow event organiser. ” — Harry Misginna on Oct 8, 2010. When do we meet? We met on a regular basis in the evening and play at …

Setting up programming jam sessions usually after work hours. Come for feedback on your ideas, support on your code, the odd lecture on a technical topic. Current focus is around Game Dev, Apps, HTML5, OpenGL, iOS, Android, Qt, NodeJS, SocketIO and more.

Want to learn how to make basic apps for android, ios and windows devices? I have over 2 year experience in producing games and apps and have a vast knowledge of the app market with over 10 apps already published. I will teach you how to use a software package called 'Gamesalad' which is the most straightforward engine allowing you to build and prototype apps faster than any other software package. Check out Gamesalad here: http://gamesalad.com/ If you'd like to see my work please visit www.fres …

Would you like to meet other families and play cooperative games together on Hampstead Heath? It could be fun, challenging sometimes, and a great way for families to get to know each other. Picnics too. The idea is to do this once or twice a month depending on how it goes.

Have you ever had a conversation with someone where you found yourself hanging on their every word? Your heart is wide open, your eyes filled with tears, and the goofiest smile you've ever pulled is on your face? Sometimes loud, sometimes intensely quiet, sometimes risky. Always fun and revealing. We are tapping AuthenticWorld for fun and engaging games that we can play ourselves. Ideal for those who want a completely different type of meetup group and for those who are looking for a real, authe …

This is a group for people who want to play traditional and modern card games like Cribbage, Tichu, Haggis, Hanabi etc. It is affiliated with London On Board, but is not a replacement for that group, but rather a sub group with a very specific aim. The meetups will be very small and focused on far more restricted a range of games. The requirement for LoD games is that they are of fixed deck composition, are self contained and do not require a board (though some games where the board is an aid, r …

London on Board is a friendly club for board game fans. We meet on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings (plus occasional Thursdays and Fridays!), some Saturdays and most Sundays. Check the calendar for details. Meet-ups are free to attend, and you are welcome to bring your own games or just join in with those others have brought. If you've only played well-known games like Monopoly, Risk and Scrabble, you will find a lot of the games we play at the club unfamiliar. But we are a welcoming bunch …

Do you want to play boardgames? If so join up and find others in the area to meet up with - simple! (some of use are also partial to wargaming and RPG sessions as well). What we play: "Modern" and contemporary boardgames such as Settlers of Catan, Carcassone, Power Grid, Space Hulk etc.. Anything from most dice-heavy "ameritrash" to intricate "eurogames" included. What we don't play: Traditional games like Chess, Go, Scrabble, Cribbage etc.. Common family games like Monopoly, Risk, Cluedo, Ga …

This is a group for people who find themselves bored on a Monday who want to meet, socialise and play board games together. Bring your own board games and join in the fun. We meet up every other Monday and we are looking forward to meeting some new people !

"Playing bad cards out of position since 2003..." * Looking for a home poker game in London? * Having problems filling your own home game? * New to the game and looking to learn the ropes? * Play online and looking to sit down and play LIVE poker? London Poker Meetup (LPM) is a friendly, welcoming group of poker enthusiasts and amateur players based in and around London who meet up regularly to discuss poker, arrange friendly home poker games and play small stakes tournaments in pubs, clubs, …

A group dedicated to the play of the Vampire card game published by White Wolf — Vampire: The Eternal Struggle collectible (VTES).

Calling all science fiction and fantasy geeks of South London! Are you interested into Scifi/Fantasy Movies, TV Series, Table-top Role Playing Game, Board Games, MMORPGs, PC/Console Games, War Games, Card games and events like ComicCon etc? And above all do you enjoy geeking-your-socks-out with like minded boys and girls with funny t-shirts and gadgets of all sorts? If the answer to any of these is yes - Come and join us!

Beer, Boards n Bellylaughs is an informal, friendly club for board game players. We play a wide selection of board games ranging from classic strategy games to more modern 'euro-games'. Our meetings take place in a great venue which has welcomed this growing community of gamers. We have plans for running day/weekend events in the future, and are keen to meet with other boardgame clubs where possible. WE MEET EVERY WEEK on THURSDAYS, from 6pm, at The Southend Conservative Club, 16-18 Clarence Str …

Do you spend your days going round in circles and not getting anywhere? Do you spend HOURS every day sitting in traffic - or travelling on public transport - getting to and from work? Do you HATE the fact that you don't have enough family time every day - as it's all WORK WORK WORK? Are your weekends spent dreading the following week! Do you like MONDAY mornings? The days turn into weeks, then into months and then into years......... Sound familiar? That’s called THE RAT RACE If you want …

Ladies and gents get your soccer boots and let's have some fun! Who we are We are an open community of football enthusiasts, who enjoy getting together & play football. Join our community, organize games, play football & have fun! We encourage people to organize their own games in their area, so each footy addict doesn't have to travel miles & miles to play football. It doesn't matter if you are pro or just an amateur just bring your smile with you and we will have some fun! :-) More informati …

Try new games, meet new people, and find out what small-press role-playing games are all about! We play tabletop role-playing games and story games like Monsterhearts, Love in the Time of Seið, and Fiasco that encourage everyone at the table to participate creatively. New players are very welcome. Please check when our next meetup is.

Are you a girl gamer in London? Do you want to meet up with other ladies to talk gamer points, trophies and to generally geek out a bit? So do we. This group is for casual meetups for gamer girls (boys welcome as plus ones) in London. We plan to meet up for pub nights, gaming events, gaming nights and launches, nothing hardcore. Follow D-Pad Divas on twitter for updates: @DPad_Divas