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A recurring playtest meetup for board-game designers, developers, playtesters and anyone who enjoys engaging with creative game ideas; no prior experience or prototype is required.

Casual games night at The Defectors Weld with a board-game inventory that welcomes both seasoned players and first-timers.

Play tabletop board and card games including Just One, Colt Express and Wingspan, with sessions aimed at welcoming beginners and a game session fee of £8 per person unless you have a Gold or VIP Ludoquist membership.

Choose from more than 500 games at this Brixton board-game café, with the organisers helping newcomers find a group and teaching the games; £5 entry for the night.

This weekly Wimbledon board-game night has games available, starts with lighter options before splitting into smaller groups, and welcomes people with or without their own games.

Choose from quick games, strategy titles and games taught by regulars at this welcoming weekly board-game night.

Practise Spanish in groups of up to six, with beginner, intermediate and advanced groups led by a native Spanish speaker, after first meeting and socialising; booking is requested only if you are 100% sure to attend, and the price is £10.

Practise languages and meet people at this Thursday evening exchange, where over 60 people gather each week and all languages and levels are welcome.

Practise Spanish and English through relaxed conversation at Hito Coffee; the exchange is free and open to beginners, fluent speakers and the curious.