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Tricky Tuesday @ The Peacock Inn
Tue, Oct 13, 8:00 AMWelcome to the **Tricky Tuesday** Meet Up! This is a smaller event but still the same sized fun! Come join us to play and explore modern card games (especially trick-takers and climbing/shedding games)! It's a great chance to learn a new game and meet some new people. You can usually find us at the tables in the side room! * *This event is made possible (and kept free for all members) via the support of [Pretty Tricky Games](http://prettytrickygames.com.au). An Australian online store for niche and unique imported and indie board and card games. Some of these you will be able to experience at our events!* Bring some games to this event if you can. There are none available at the venue. I will always have some packed - feel free to search for the rules and prepare yourself to play! These regular suspects include: Skull King, Farm Hand, The Crew, Space Dragons, VIVO, and Inside Job. Please consider others when coming and in the lead up to the event. We want as many people there as possible. If you are unable to attend mark yourself as such as soon as you can so others can be notified and attend. There's an FAQ below but if you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out. Your tricky friend, Dave **FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS** **What is a trick taking game? Good question you handsome person.** * Generally speaking, a trick taking game is a card game which is played in a series of rounds known as ***tricks***. * Each trick is evaluated to determine a winner or ***taker*** of that trick and then will usually start - or ***lead*** *-* the next trick. * The goal is usually tied to either winning or losing a number of tricks. This may also come in the form of you guessing how many tricks you will win - known as a ***bid***. * Some games may have a suit that always wins - known as a ***trump***. * Most trick taking games are **competitive** needing between 3-5 players, others are **cooperative**, there are also solo and two-player trick taking games as well! * Popular trick taking/trick taking adjacent games you may have heard of: [The Crew](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/324856/the-crew-mission-deep-sea), [Skull King](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/150145/skull-king), [Cat in the Box](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/345972/cat-in-the-box-deluxe-edition), [Scout](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/291453/scout), [Fox in the Forest](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/221965/the-fox-in-the-forest), the classic games of [Spades](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/592/spades) and [Hearts](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/6887/hearts), **What makes a Trick Taking game fun?** * There's so much to trick taking games! They're generally quick to teach, quick to play, have interesting decision spaces, and a wide variety of novelty. Even the classics though can be played thousands of times without getting tiresome. Part of the fun is in the interaction with others, assessing their moves and countering them, and how to win (or lose) at the right times. You have to stay on your toes, adapt frequently, and keep tabs on the other players, what they have played, and what they may play next! **Do I need to know how to play/have played a trick taking game before?** * Not at all, but it is good to understand the basics and general terminology so you can pick things up a bit easier on the night. You can check out [this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O7QyhKmCsk) for a bit of a general breakdown . **Is this event free?** * Yes, but please support the venue by purchasing a drink or two. **I'm on the waitlist can I still come?** * Unfortunately, no. We have limited capacity and must abide by it. **I don't have a game to bring, is that okay?** * Generally it will be okay, but it is encouraged to bring and share a game where you can! You can always bring a standard deck of cards or tarot cards and learn a card game or two as well! **Can I bring a guest?** * Unfortunately, unless they have signed up too it won't be possible. We have a strict limit on guests and the event would fill up too quickly otherwise. **How do I get to the venue?** * The 86 Tram is your best bet and has a stop pretty much right outside of the venue. * There are two train stations (Westgarth and Northcote) which are within walking distance. * Parking is available in the area but can get busy. If you don't mind a little walk there is parking down the adjacent street. **Dave, I worry you will win all the games we play. Such an intelligent and beautiful man, you must be a master of the tricks, is this true?** * Firstly - thank-you for the kind words, but secondly - no. I suck at trick taking games and lose more than I win. Yet, I enjoy them for their variety, high interaction, and quick nature regardless. You will be fine if you don't take things too seriously. It's about fun and meeting people... (but if you do beat me too often I will ban you from the group and venue...).
Beyond The Bathroom Choir
Tue, Oct 6, 8:30 AMHey Shower Singers! Meet us at our new venue: **Soundworks Music Studio** * **271-273 Albert St, Brunswick** * **We rehearse on the left as you enter, on the ground floor opposite the front bar** * **This is an accessible space** You can rock up and and register at the door, or contact us prior if you wish [via our website](https://beyondthebathroom.org/contact-us). We are in person or online, 7.30-9.30pm on Tuesdays. Casual attendance fees are $20 and $15 concession. If it's your first time, please come early so we can give you everything you need for a fun choir session! Looking forward to singing with you soon, BTB
Testing day
Sat, Oct 17, 3:00 AMIWhat you will be doing You will take part in an early version of a GeoCash treasure hunt through Melbourneโs CBD. You will be placed into a small team and use a phone to: Follow location and navigation clues Travel between several checkpoints Solve riddles, codes and observation challenges Find Melbourne landmarks and hidden details Unlock and capture digital relics Test whether the instructions, maps and gameplay are clear Tell us what worked, what was confusing and what should change This is a development test, so some parts may not work perfectly. Finding those problems is one of the main reasons for running the session. You do not need specialist knowledge or previous treasure hunt experience. At the end, we will have a short discussion about what you enjoyed, where you became stuck and whether you would play a finished GeoCash hunt. There will not be a long report or complicated survey.
Ask Rob Anything: Live Q&A with Rob Flux + 9 Rooming House (Jason Stanley)
Sat, Oct 3, 3:30 AM**\*\*\*RSVP PROCESS - CRITICAL INFO\*\*\*** Please be aware, we don't use the Meetup website to take RSVPs, so you will need to register on this link to lock in your place (bookings essential) - [https://propdev.info/uMKh](https://propdev.info/uMKh) We run events most weekends around Australia so you can attend either physically in your local area, or live-stream to any event around the country. **In-Person:** 1:30pm (Melbourne time) to 'Mingle With The Expert' **Virtual:** 2pm (Melbourne time) ๐๐ฆ๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐๐ก๐ฌ๐ง๐๐๐ก๐: ๐๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ค&๐ ๐ช๐๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ฃ๐น๐ผ๐ ๐ง๐๐ถ๐๐โฆ Unfortunately, our promised Industry Expert speaker can no longer make it to our next Meetup. ๐๐๐ ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒโ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฝ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒโฆ You get ๐ฅ๐ผ๐ฏ ๐๐น๐๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ป๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ผ๐น๐ฒ ๐ต๐ผ๐๐ฟ to interrogate him with all your burning property development questions! This is your chance to ask Rob all those questions that have been rattling around in your head, but you never quite manage to catch him at the bar after the Meetup to get your answers. ๐ฆ๐ผ, ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ! Have your questions prepared and ready to go โ one hour will go by very quickly! โโโโโโโAnd you never knowโฆ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐ฏโ๐ ๐๐๐ผ-๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐-๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ต ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐น๐ฑ ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ฝ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ๐ ๐บ๐ฒ๐ด๐ฎ $$$! **INTRODUCING THE REAL DEAL:** *9 Rooming House Project (Jason Stanley)* *5m922, GRZ, Hoppers Crossing, Victoria* Most mum and dad developers think the hard part is finding the site. Itโs not. The real pressure hits when youโre deep in the deal, when promised construction finance falls over, when council shifts the goalposts late in the build, and when policy changes (including VCAT rulings around what qualifies as โself-containedโ) threaten to derail months of work. Thatโs when you discover whether youโre a dreamerโฆ or a developer. At our next Property Developer Network Meetup, Real Deal presenter **Jason Stanley** shares a project that tested him on finance, council and mindset. What went well? The growth. The lessons. The shift from hoping it works to thinking strategically. What didnโt? Finance headaches, disappearing brokers, and late-stage council challenges that could have wiped out profit. This isnโt theory. Itโs real-world development, the part most people donโt talk about. This is real-world development, the stuff you donโt see on social media. If youโre a mum and dad developer who wants to: โข Avoid costly finance mistakes โข Understand how council and policy changes can impact your project โข Build resilience when things donโt go to plan โข And become a better investor with every deal Then you need to hear Jasonโs story. Because in property development, itโs not the easy deals that make you - itโs the tough ones. And the lessons from this one could save you tens of thousands on your next project. ***This is your chance to talk property with other enthusiasts!*** See you all soon!
Tavern Trivia
Mon, Oct 5, 8:00 AM**Every Monday\, Trivia starts 7PM \| Free Entry \| Prizes & Glory Await** Gather your party, sharpen your wits, and descend upon the Tavern for **Tavern Trivia** โ a weekly battle of brains where legends are born one answer at a time. Hosted in the heart of our bustling Fortress Tavern, this isnโt your average pub trivia. Expect an unpredictable mix of **pop culture, video games, fantasy, film, and chaotic curveballs** thatโll test even the sharpest of sages. ๐ **Epic Prizes** ๐น **Themed Cocktails & Tankards** ๐ฒ **Gaming Lore & Curveball Rounds** ๐งโโ๏ธ **Immersive Vibes. Medieval Energy** Whether youโre here for the glory or just for the vibes, Fortress Trivia Night is your new midweek quest. Entry is free, but tables fill fast, so rally your crew and **[book your spot](https://events.humanitix.com/trivia-fortress-melb)**. *Registered attendance on Meetup doesn't guarantee you a ticket.* **TERMS & CONDITIONS** * *Fortress Melbourne is a licensed venue, and as such, a valid ID is required and checked upon entrance to the premises.* * *Unaccompanied minors are not permitted in the venue at any time. Please make sure any guests under 18 are accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.* * *Minors are not allowed in the venue past 8:00 pm; as such, Tavern Trivia is an 18+ Event* * *Any drink tokens must be redeemed on the day of the event, and standard RSA applies* * *No outside food or drinks.* *More information on valid forms of identification and Fortress' minors policy can be found here: [www.fortress.games/minors/](https://www.fortress.games/minors/)*
Capability โ Capacity: What I wish Iโd known about neurodivergence leading tech
Thu, Oct 22, 6:30 AMCapability โ Capacity: What I wish Iโd known about my neurodivergent brain when I was leading in tech I was diagnosed ADHD and autistic at 41, following severe burnout at the peak of my career in technology leadership, transformation and digital delivery. I was clearly capable of doing complex work. What I didnโt understand was why things that seemed like they should be easy could sometimes require an enormous amount of effort. In this talk, Iโll explore some of the less visible things that use our capacity at work โ and how this helps us to find the right strategies to work sustainably as a neurodivergent leader. **Agenda (time in Melbourne/AEST)** * 5:30pm Meetup starts - Networking * 6:00pm Welcome * 6:05pm Main Presentation * 6:20pm Workshop * 7:00pm Networking * 7:30pm Close **This will be a HYBRID event:** **Zoom link -** will be posted 1hr before event starts. **Our Speaker** **Ani Mรธller** Ani Mรธller is a neurodivergent leadership coach and ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) who works exclusively with neurodivergent leaders. Before becoming a coach, Ani worked in technology, transformation and digital delivery, including as an Executive Director leading large teams and multi-million-dollar programs. They were diagnosed ADHD and autistic at 41 following severe burnout, and subsequently trained as an ADHD coach. Their work now brings together lived experience, coaching and decades of leadership and transformation experience to help neurodivergent leaders understand how they work and build more sustainable ways of working and leading.
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