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FREE Bachata & salsa lesson! (plus: social dancing)

Thu, Oct 29, 8:00 AM

From Fluent Fast! Free Language Conversation and Exchange.

4.4

**IMPORTANT: Registration required!** Registration for free the free class is required! Without a registration, it's $20 per person. To register, please use the link below: Register here: [https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/srfn65](https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/srfn65) **Overview:** Join us for **Tromba Latin Fiesta at Ms Collins**, one of Melbourne's most popular weekly Latin dance nights. Everyone is welcome — whether you're completely new to Latin dancing or an experienced dancer. No partner is required, and the atmosphere is friendly, social, and beginner-friendly - it's also a great way to met new people. Enjoy an exciting night of **Cuban Salsa, Bachata, Salsa, Reggaeton, Merengue, and Latin party music** in the heart of Melbourne CBD. FREE **Dance Classes!:** All dance classes are FREE (if you have regsitered). **Class Schedule:** 🕗 **8:00 PM – FREE Beginner Bachata Class** 🕗 **8:00 PM – FREE Intermediate Cuban Salsa Class** 🕘 **9:00 PM – FREE Beginner Salsa Class** 🕘 **9:00 PM – FREE Intermediate Bachata Class** After the classes, stay for social dancing and meet new people while enjoying Latin music throughout the night. ⏰ **Classes start from:** 8:00 PM 💃 **Social dancing:** After classes until late **What to Expect** • Friendly and welcoming community • Beginner-friendly environment • No partner needed • Multiple dance styles and music throughout the night • Great way to meet new people and experience Melbourne's Latin dance scene **Dress Code:** Smart casual. **You will be refused entry if wearing:** • Gym wear • Singlets • Thongs • Athletic clothing Valid photo ID is required for entry. **Registration:** Registration is required for first-time attendees in order to get get a free class: [https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/srfn65](https://justeasiertogether.com/shorty/srfn65)

33 attendees

Essendon Toastmasters

Tue, Oct 27, 8:00 AM

From Toastmasters - Victoria

4.6

Essendon is a small but vibrant club that meets at the Moonee Ponds Bowls Club on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7.00 pm. Parking is available on the street or in pocket parking along Mt Alexandra Road. You will see members support members in their quest for confidence in public speaking. We have impromptu speaking (Table Topics), prepared speeches, and feedback to help members improve. Come along as a guest, no obligation, and you will be surprised by how much fun it is.

2 attendees

Japanese Mahjong (Riichi/リーチ麻雀) at Yankees Restaurant

Thu, Oct 22, 6:00 AM

From Melbourne Mahjong Meetup Group

4.9

We will be continuing our trial of our new venue - 2nd floor of Yankees Restaurant at 187 King St, just a short walk from Southern Cross Station! Players of all skill levels are welcome, and no experience is needed. Stop by for one game or play for the whole 6 hours. Warmup and casual gaming from 5 to 5:30 pm, and the first timed and recorded game starts at 5:30 pm. If you want to learn how to play, we can teach, and if you already know how, then join our shuffle and monthly leaderboard! The games schedule is: * 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Setup, Freeplay * 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Game 1 * 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Game 2 * 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Game 3 * 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Freeplay This event has a $10 fee which you can pay on the night, to payments@vicriichi.org. This money is used to pay for our use of the store space, maintaining equipment and other meetup services, and organising larger events open to everyone! Members get a special discount, which you can sign up for on the website links below. We also take photos and videos at our meetups for posting on social media, you may potentially appear in these. Hope to see you all then! *** Scores tracking: [https://scores.vicriichi.org/](https://scores.vicriichi.org/) The mahjong ruleset we play with: [https://www.vicriichi.org/mahjong-meetups#meetup-rules](https://www.vicriichi.org/mahjong-meetups#meetup-rules) Join us on Discord and connect with other jongers! [https://vicriichi.org/discord](https://vicriichi.org/discord)

10 attendees

Manningham Toastmasters Meeting

Thu, Oct 22, 8:30 AM

From Toastmasters - Victoria

4.6

Manningham Toastmasters is a public speaking group that helps people improve their confidence, communication, and leadership skills Join us at Manningham Toastmasters for an engaging and supportive meeting designed to help you grow your public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, encouraging environment. Whether you’re looking to build confidence, improve presentation skills, enhance communication at work, or simply challenge yourself in a safe space, our meetings provide practical, hands-on experience. ### What to Expect When You Attend 🔹 **Prepared Speeches** Members deliver speeches they’ve been working on as part of the Toastmasters educational program. These range from icebreaker introductions to persuasive speeches, storytelling, leadership presentations, and more. 🔹 **Impromptu Speaking (Table Topics)** Guests and members are invited to participate in short, fun, impromptu speaking exercises. You’ll be given a surprise topic and 1–2 minutes to respond a great way to think on your feet in a low-pressure setting. 🔹 **Constructive Feedback** Every speaker receives supportive and structured feedback. Our evaluation process highlights strengths and provides practical suggestions for improvement, helping members grow with each speech. 🔹 **Leadership Opportunities** Meetings are run by members, giving everyone the chance to develop leadership, organization, and facilitation skills in real time. 🔹 **Welcoming Environment** We pride ourselves on being warm, inclusive, and encouraging. Guests are never pressured to speak, though you’re welcome to participate as much as you feel comfortable. ### Who Should Attend? * Professionals wanting to sharpen presentation skills * Students preparing for interviews or academic presentations * Business owners and leaders developing communication confidence * Anyone looking to overcome fear of public speaking * Individuals wanting personal growth in a supportive community ### Why Attend? By attending Manningham Toastmasters, you’ll gain: * Greater confidence when speaking in front of groups * Improved clarity and structure in your communication * Enhanced listening and feedback skills * A network of motivated, growth-focused individuals Guests are always welcome to attend and observe a meeting before deciding to join. We’d love to see you and support you on your communication journey.

6 attendees

Respawn Gaming Social Conker’s Bad Fur Day Gamers Halloween Tournament

Sun, Oct 25, 1:30 AM

From Melbourne Language Exchange & Social: Make New Friends

4.5

Welcome to Respawn’s Tournament Halloween Edition! 🛡️🎃 This time it’s our sixth tournament special, we bring the classic Conkers Bad Fur Day on N64! We will do this usually on a Sunday once month. The tournament lasts 1.5-2 hours and may last longer depending on the players, starting at 12:30pm. 🥷 Nothing to worry about as it’s not serious, more casual. Prizes awarded to podium finishers worth $10-$40. Mandatory entry fee of $4 applies (does not include general entry to the Gamers Meetup). 🫶 RULES: • Registration Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm. • Tournament Start Time: 1:45pm. • All tournament participants MUST arrive by deadline 1:45pm. We cannot add players afterwards as it’ll cause confusion. • Format: 4 players versus each other. Double Elimination. • Your name will be logged into our Challonge. • No Cheat codes. • No using the Dinosaur! 🦖 1st Place: Conker 24K Gold Plated Ingot (Rare Exclusive)🥇 2nd Place: Conker’s Bad Day Figgy Pixel Art 4.3” PVC Magnet🥈 3rd Place: “Conker/Money You Say?” Glossy Sticker🥉 Will you be the one with the most kills in our deathmatches? 🏆 RSVP and DM us to officially register on our Challonge. Let us know which character you’re using! (Can only select one). Please arrive on time before 1:30pm. ☝️ You can also come hang out, meet fellow gamers, and enjoy a chill vibe with great food and drinks. Spectator game stations available!🥤 At the “Gamers Citadel”, we provide the consoles for you and this time have 2 multiplayer (2-4 player) game stations (A and B). For our board games area you are allowed to BYO! 😯 ♟️ Currently available are: Switch, PS1, PS2, SNES, N64, Cardfight!! Vanguard, Yu-Gi-Oh! and more! If you’re bringing anything, please DM us so we can accommodate. ❤️ Conditions of general entry to the games are to either purchase any food or drink of your choice or pay $4 and we will provide you a reusable badge to show that you’re one of us! Please return it when you’re done.✌️ Whether you’re a casual player or a hardcore fan, this is the place to be. Don’t miss out on the fun! 🤩 Our games list is below! 👇 Game Station A - N64 Emulator - Dean: Designated Conkers Bad fur Day Tournament Special. Game Station B - Switch 2 - Michael: • ??? • ??? Game Station C - PS4 - Abaan: • ??? • ??? Game Station D - TCG + Board Games: Pokémon TCG YU-Gi-OH! TCG UNO JENGA BYO available! Chess You can bring your own board games, controllers, equipment etc. 👍 Top 3 tournament entrants earn prizes and will be announced via Instagram, Facebook and Discord. 🔊 Follow us on Instagram: @respawn.social 📱 Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/phscMtBqpW 🎧 Find Respawn on Facebook: https://facebook.com/events/s/respawn-gaming-social-club-lau/940165205164472/ 🔗 Visit our website for all info: https://intermingle.au/respawn/ 👩‍💻 Use whatever weapons you can, chainsaw, magnum or Bazooka. All that matters is that you splatter the gore! 🩸

10 attendees

Happy Hour Toastmasters

Wed, Nov 4, 6:45 AM

From Toastmasters - Victoria

4.6

**At Happy Hour Toastmasters - We make public speaking** **FUN!** **Do you want to get better at speaking in front of people?** Maybe for that important presentation at work, or that big wedding speech you've been asked to give? Do you want to have fun and make a bunch of great new friends while doing it? Then **our club is the place for you!** Our club is a diverse and supportive group of people, from beginners to world championship finalist-level speakers, who meet regularly to practice and improve our public speaking skills. **You'll also** **learn:** * **leadership skills** * **networking and 'soft skills'** * **how to provide constructive feedback** * **how to control your 'ums' and 'ahs'** * **how to think quickly and creatively while speaking on your feet** * **and much more!** **Guests are welcome** to come to any of our meetings, and we are also to chat with you about questions you might have, so please get in touch! **Please note - Bookings are essential**, as we need to let you into the building when you arrive!

2 attendees

FIESTA LATINA MASQUERADE LATIN BALL THEME PARTY with LATIN BAND and 2 CLASSES!

Sun, Oct 25, 6:30 AM

From BENTLEIGH Cuban Salsa & Rueda De Casino Classes

4.5

**BRUNSWICK FIESTA LATINA!** **'MASQUERADE LATIN BALL' THEME** **SALSA & BACHATA LATIN PARTY** **& SOCIAL *with* LIVE LATIN MUSIC** *on* **SUNDAY 25th OCTOBER 2026** *Join us for an unforgettable fun night of* *Live Latin music and dancing!* *Enjoy a sizzling LATIN event and experience* *the passion and flavour of Latin!* **THEME: 'MASQUERADE LATIN BALL'** **Dress and impress!** **LADIES** \- Wear you best dresses and gowns **MEN** \- Dress up\, look cool\, elegant \- formal or smart casual\, with emphasis on 'smart'\! [...](http://...and/) and wear your 'masquerade mask' *Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced dancer, join us for a* *great night of dance classes and dancing!* \- All Levels Welcome\. =================== Special Guests **Bachata Performance** *by* **ANDREW & JENNI** =================== at **INNER NORTH BREWING COMPANY** 10A RUSSELL ST, BRUNSWICK *featuring* **‘DIRTY LOPEZ’** \- live at **7.45PM**! *One of Melbourne’s favourite LATIN BANDS* *playing their signature energetic and exciting* *Latin rhythms to keep you dancing all night long.* \* Family, friends, colleagues - All welcome! **NEW TO SALSA & BACHATA?** **Never danced Salsa or Bachata before?** No problem! Join us and learn how to dance with our fun, relaxed classes. We will have you dancing in no time! Our experienced instructor will kick off the night with complimentary open level Bachata and a Salsa classes to get you dancing! **INNER NORTH BREWING COMPANY & BAR** *is a micro brewery, specialising in producing quality freshly made beers on site, infused with good vibes!* *Give their amazing beers a try. Let’s support* *the the art of beer craftmanship.* **PROGRAM:** **5.30PM** **PRE-PARTY MEETUP!** Come early and have a meal and drinks with us! Practice your moves, meet and make new friends before classes start! \| **6.30PM** **BACHATA CLASS** (Open level) *\* with some Bachata dance practice* \| **7.10PM** **CUBAN SALSA CLASS** (Open level) \* Join us on your own or come with friends \* Absolute beginners welcome \* No dance experience required! \| **7.45PM** **LATIN BAND - ‘DIRTY LOPEZ’** *Playing Live!* \| **DJ MC** *Playing the best mix of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha Cha & more!* \| **– SOCIAL DANCING ’til 10.30PM –** **\*\*** **BEGINNER & IMPROVER DANCERS** *A special slower section will be added in soon after the first band set,* *especially for Beginner to Improver level dancers to get onto the floor* *to dance to a slower, more comfortable tempo!* **\- GENERAL PARTY ROOM ENTRY at DOOR: $30** **\* Entry includes:** *Live Latin Band and complimentary* *free Bachata and Salsa Classes* *+* \*\*\*Plus \*\*\*Receive a chance to WIN 3 Dance classes! (Salsa or Bachata classes) =========================== **\*\* EARLYBIRD SPECIAL OFFER! \*\*** **BOOK EARLY & RECEIVE** **$5 OFF YOUR ENTRY! - Only $25.** **To purchase Earlybird tickets through EVENTBRITE :** [CLICK HERE - EVENTBRITE - EARLYBIRD OFFER](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/fiesta-latina-masquerade-latin-ball-theme-party-latin-band-2-classes-tickets-2003564564547?aff=oddtdtcreator) **\* Please note:** Eventbrite has a booking fee of $2.49 **\* This Earlybird offer expires Midnight** **Friday 23rd October, 2026.** \* **No refunds given** after Friday 23rd October, 2026. **OTHER PAYMENT OPTIONS** \- with no booking fees:\- \* **To avoid any booking fee**, payment can also be made by **Direct Bank Transfer** or by **PayID.** \* Please message me directly to arrange payment by PayID or Bank Transfer. or **Pay at the venue door on the night.** **\* Please note:** Venue Room entry is at full price on the night: **PARTY ROOM ENTRY: $30** *Put on your dancing shoes and* *get ready to dance the night away!* ***Look forward to seeing you on the dancefloor!***

1 attendee

Tigerland Trumpsters

Wed, Oct 28, 7:00 AM

From ♥️ ♣️ Melbourne 500 Card Game ♦️ ♠️

4.8

6pm start. $2 gold coin entry per person. Please order dinner at the bar when you arrive and let the staff know you are with the card group in the Dining Room. Meals are served around 7:15pm. Happy Hour drinks are available until 7pm. After a dinner break we shuffle the teams around so you get to meet, and play with new people. Games are played as 4 handed wherever possible, but an occasional 3,5 or 6 handed game is required based on the number of attendees. If you are a beginner or have minimal experience playing 500, please let your host know before starting a game, and feel free to ask them any question. Ahead of the event you might like to download one of the 500 card game apps on your phone to get familiar with the game. There are also some Youtube videos.

4 attendees

Japanese/Riichi Mahjong (リーチ麻雀) at Good Games Box Hill

Sat, Oct 24, 1:30 AM

From Melbourne Mahjong Meetup Group

4.9

Join us for some games of (Japanese) Riichi Mahjong at Good Games Box Hill. We welcome beginners and seasoned players alike; let us know ahead of time if you are a beginner. We play with WRC rules with red fives. Please see the following website for more information regarding rules ([https://www.worldriichi.org/wrc-rules](https://www.worldriichi.org/wrc-rules)). Games are timed at 75 minutes + 1 additional hand and scores are tracked on https://scores.vicriichi.org/. Rounds will be at approximately the following times: \- 12:30/12:45pm \- 2:15pm \- 2:15pm \- 3:45pm \- 3:45pm \- 5:15pm Have the best 10 consecutive games between 1 August 2026 and 31 October 2026 to earn a $50 gift card to spend at Good Games! Entry fee: $5. If paying by cash, please pay at the counter. Alternatively, you can PayID directly to payments@vicriichi.org. This money is used to pay for our use of the store space, maintaining equipment and other meetup services, and organising larger events open to everyone! Please change your RSVP to not going if you're no longer able to attend. This will give the next person on the waitlist the opportunity to attend. There is free parking available in the Care Park on Watts St next to the store. Want to support Victorian Riichi Mahjong and receive exclusive benefits? Then become an official member! For $30/year ($15 half year), members receive an extensive benefits package that includes: -Eligibility to discuss and vote on Club matters during live Club meetings, and to vote and run for Leadership Officer positions. -Complimentary Vic Riichi merchandise every membership year. -Early access and discounted entry fees for events and tournaments. -Mahjong coaching, workshops, study sessions, and online log reviews. -Access to exclusive members-only merchandise and events. -Access to meetup benefits such as discounted loyalty cards. Please see [here](https://www.vicriichi.org/membership) for more info! If you would like to connect with other Victorian/Australian Riichi Mahjong players online, check out our website, [https://www.vicriichi.org](https://www.vicriichi.org), and join the [Victorian Riichi Mahjong Association (VRMA)](https://vicriichi.org/discord) and [Australian Riichi Mahjong Association (ARMA)](https://discord.gg/m8rYv4fS4F) Discord groups!

4 attendees

Tricky Tuesday @ The Peacock Inn

Tue, Oct 27, 8:00 AM

From Melbourne Board Games & Gatherings (Solos Welcome!)

4.8

Welcome 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...).

6 attendees

BRUNSWICK 'MASQUERADE LATIN BALL' THEME PARTY with LATIN BAND and 2 CLASSES!

Sun, Oct 25, 6:30 AM

From BRUNSWICK - Free Salsa Class, Salsa Classes & Social Dancing

4.7

**BRUNSWICK FIESTA LATINA!** **'MASQUERADE LATIN BALL' THEME** **SALSA & BACHATA LATIN PARTY** **& SOCIAL *with* LIVE LATIN MUSIC** *on* **SUNDAY 25th OCTOBER 2026** *Join us for an unforgettable fun night of* *Live Latin music and dancing!* *Enjoy a sizzling LATIN event and experience* *the passion and flavour of Latin!* **THEME: 'MASQUERADE LATIN BALL'** **Dress and impress!** **LADIES** \- Wear you best dresses and gowns **MEN** \- Dress up\, look cool\, elegant \- formal or smart casual\, with emphasis on 'smart'\! ...and wear your 'masquerade mask' *Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced dancer, join us for a* *great night of dance classes and dancing!* \- All levels welcome\. =================== Special Guests **Bachata Performance** *by* **ANDREW & JENNI** =================== at **INNER NORTH BREWING COMPANY** 10A RUSSELL ST, BRUNSWICK *featuring* **‘DIRTY LOPEZ’** \- live at **7.45PM**! *One of Melbourne’s favourite LATIN BANDS* *playing their signature energetic and exciting* *Latin rhythms to keep you dancing all night long.* \* Family, friends, colleagues - All welcome! **NEW TO SALSA & BACHATA?** **Never danced Salsa or Bachata before?** No problem! Join us and learn how to dance with our fun, relaxed classes. We will have you dancing in no time! Our experienced instructor will kick off the night with complimentary open level Bachata and a Salsa classes to get you dancing! **INNER NORTH BREWING COMPANY & BAR** *is a micro brewery, specialising in producing quality freshly made beers on site, infused with good vibes!* *Give their amazing beers a try. Let’s support* *the the art of beer craftmanship.* **PROGRAM:** **5.30PM** **PRE-PARTY MEETUP!** Come early and have a meal and drinks with us! Practice your moves, meet and make new friends before classes start! \| **6.30PM** **BACHATA CLASS** (Open level) *\* with some Bachata dance practice* \| **7.10PM** **CUBAN SALSA CLASS** (Open level) \* Join us on your own or come with friends \* Absolute beginners welcome \* No dance experience required! \| **7.45PM** **LATIN BAND - ‘DIRTY LOPEZ’** *Playing Live!* \| **DJ MC** *Playing the best mix of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha Cha & more!* \| **– SOCIAL DANCING ’til 10.30PM –** **\*\*** **BEGINNER & IMPROVER DANCERS** *A special slower section will be added in soon after the first band set,* *especially for Beginner to Improver level dancers to get onto the floor* *to dance to a slower, more comfortable tempo!* **\- GENERAL PARTY ROOM ENTRY at DOOR: $30** **\* Entry includes:** *Live Latin Band and complimentary* *free Bachata and Salsa Classes* *+* \*\*\*Plus \*\*\*Receive a chance to WIN 3 Dance classes! (Salsa or Bachata classes) =========================== **\*\* EARLYBIRD SPECIAL OFFER! \*\*** **BOOK EARLY & RECEIVE** **$5 OFF YOUR ENTRY! - Only $25.** **To purchase Earlybird tickets through EVENTBRITE :** [CLICK HERE - EVENTBRITE - EARLYBIRD OFFER](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/fiesta-latina-masquerade-latin-ball-theme-party-latin-band-2-classes-tickets-2003564564547?aff=oddtdtcreator) **\* ($25 + Eventbrite booking fee)** **\* Please note:** Eventbrite has a booking fee of $2.49 **\* This Earlybird offer expires Midnight** **Friday 23rd October, 2026.** \* **No refunds given** after Friday 23rd October, 2026. **OTHER PAYMENT OPTIONS** \- with no booking fees:\- \* **To avoid any booking fee**, payment can also be made by **Direct Bank Transfer** or by **PayID.** \* Please message me directly to arrange payment by PayID or Bank Transfer. or **Pay at the venue door on the night.** **\* Please note:** Venue Room entry is at full price on the night: **PARTY ROOM ENTRY: $30** Come on your own or your friends and get ready to dance the night away! ***Look forward to seeing you on the dancefloor!***

1 attendee

Hong Kong Mahjong at Marché Board Game Cafe

Wed, Oct 28, 7:00 AM

From Melbourne Mahjong Meetup Group

4.9

**TABLE ALLOCATIONS AND SCORING FOR QUARTERLY EVENT** As per below we are running a quarterly competition. The top 3 individuals who accumulate the most points over 6 of the maximum 12 sessions in the quarter will receive a prize according to how they place in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. The prize will be as follows: 1st Place - $100 Marche Voucher sponsored by the cafe 2nd Place - $50 Marche Voucher sponsored by the cafe 3rd Place - $30 Marche Voucher sponsored by the cafe Furthermore, in order to balance out both the competition aspect of the group with welcoming beginners to the group, tables will be allocated weekly according to the level of players, their reliability on turning up weekly in addition to their ability to stay for a full 4 rounds. Here is a link to the spreadsheet showing the scores and standings in addition to the table allocations for the current week. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Pp2KeKOIi51dUsGDd_fez7LuPmIOpfsw/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113173138207568160139&rtpof=true&sd=true **NEW COMPETITION FOR HONG KONG MAHJONG GROUP** We have a new exciting competition and prizes for regular attendees to the Hong Kong Mahjong Group which will be run quarterly. Marche Board Game cafe has been generous enough to sponsor the prizes. The first competition session has concluded and the top players for the quarter can be seen in the Q1 Results of the spreadsheet above. October 7th begins our second competition session which will run all the way till the end of the year concluding in late December 2026. Given that there will be less sessions this quarter, your top 5 results across the span of the quarter will be used to determine your ranking score cumulatively. **SYSTEM OF PLAY AND SCORING** As you play each week with others you will need to take note of your scores and provide me with the overall outcome for the table. Hopefully you will be able to complete 4 rounds during the course of each session on your table, however if this is not the case, then that is all fine. In order to score on the table we will utilise the Mahjong Camera app which is available on IOS. When you set up a game you will need to make the settings at Number of Rounds (4), Minimum Fan (3), Maximum Fan (10), and set the scoring to Half Spicy x 1. Utilising this scoring method it makes it more lucrative for a player to score higher Fan hands as you are rewarded exponentially more points. For example a 10 fan (point) hand where someone throws out to you will reward you with the maximum 128 points as opposed to a 3 fan (point) hand which will only give you 8 points. **POINT CALCULATION FOR QUARTER** Your best 5 sessions across the 12 sessions will be counted towards your score for this quarter. This allows for you to have a bad week or two and also provides you room to still be in the competition even if you cannot attend every week. **TALLY OF SCORES** Once the first session has been concluded I will provide a link here in the meet up to a google spreadsheet showing your weekly and overall scores so you can keep track. **THE PRIZES** The top 3 members for the quarter will receive prizes. First Prize - $100 Marche voucher Second Prize - $50 Marche voucher Third Prize - $30 Marche voucher **ABOUT THE MEET UP** Players of all skill levels are welcome to join us at Marché Board Games Cafe in the CBD for a casual night of mahjong - Right in the CBD. We'll start around 6:00pm till we all need to go home :) Our typical session concludes usually around 10:00pm. Please change your RSVP to not going if you're no longer able to attend, 24 hours prior the event. For those that have a record of non attendance without communicating, you will be moved to the waiting list for future events and be contacted directly to confirm that you indeed intend to turn up, at which you will be allotted a spot subject to availability. For more details on the rules of the game, please refer to: http://mahjongtime.com/hong-kong-mahjong-rules.html Marche has been kind enough to offer us a deal to play in their cafe. **⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ Cost ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆** Attendees who have registered for the event on Meetup can play at discounted rates, with the following payments to be made: * \*\*$6 in total per session” to cover cafe costs. Payment of $6 should be made to Marche at the front counter upon notification to the staff member that you are here for the scheduled meetup. There is now no minimum spend on items at the cafe as there were before. The cafes menu can be found here https://mbgcafe.com.au/menu.pdf .

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