游戏之夜 - Games Night

The last week has been unseasonably cold and this, coupled with the incessant rain, has meant we've had to come up with new ideas for things to do indoors. This isn't the first games night I've been to in Liuzhou but it was the most fun...

First, we had to come up with a suitable games list for the 11 attendees so, in order of simplest to most complex: Jenga, Heads Up and The Werewolves of Millers Hollow were on the menu. I'd never played The Werewolves of Millers Hollow before but it was a bit of a revelation, especially when I found out that you can play in a group of up to 47 people. I think the game is probably better as the number of players increases so hopefully we'll have more people in attendance next time to join in.

We met at 窑埠古镇 Yaobu Old Town, a (somewhat counterintuitively) brand new development of bars, restaurants, shops and cafes along the riverfront. Our venue of choice was unexpectedly closed for the evening but, this being Liuzhou, there was a friendly boss of another nearby bar on hand to help out. Hearing what we had planned, he gave us a private room to use, complete with leather couches, KTV, and a river view. Result!

The venue was comfortable, the games were good, and the drinks cheap. On a cold, sodden night, there's not a lot more you can ask for. If you're in Liuzhou, whether it's for a visit or a longer stay, contact us via email to get involved in future events. Also, if you fancy a change of scenery, there are plenty of jobs available in the city now at competitive salaries - get in touch!

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烧烤 - BBQ

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礼拜六的聚会－ Saturday Night Meetup

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Potluck Lunch

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Liuzhou Meet & Learn

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