Words With Friends | Language, games and fun! | 28 Jan

Join our word games party!

What is Words With Friends?

An evening of playful, fast-paced language fun. Think quick, quirky games — no endless Scrabble, no stressing over points.

Words With Friends is a new community event where people come together to explore the joy of language. Through word games, conversation, and collaborative creation, you’ll discover how words connect us — through curiosity, creativity, and shared laughs. The atmosphere is light, social, and welcoming.

Your hosts

Andie Reeves, teacher and founder of Cape Town Craft Club, and David Backwell, medical doctor, cognitive enthusiast, and writer behind The Mental Spectacle.

Why join us?

• Meet other cool people
• Play games that spark creativity, not competitiveness
• Carve out time to be playful and make things
• Hang out with friends in a fresh, fun way
• Explore a new artistic outlet
• Or simply spend a few hours doing something different

What to expect

Arrive from 6 pm if you’d like to order dinner and settle in. Light games will be available while you wait.

From 7 pm, we dive into the main games — you’ll need your hands to write, draw, and gesture!

Our focus is collaboration, connection, and laughter, not winning or losing.

Games!

We’ll rotate through three playful stations:

• Our homemade Monikers: Think 30 Seconds meets charades meets Heads Up!
• Crossword & conversation station: A slower space for guided creating and chatting
• Telestrations: Broken telephone meets Pictionary for hilarious results

Make with mates

Everyone’s welcome — bring a friend or two.

Or come solo

Words With Friends is friendly and welcoming. Come alone if you like — we'll make sure you feel at home.

What to bring

All materials are provided. Just bring curiosity, a playful spirit, and an open mind

If you have any special needs or requirements, please let us know — we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

See you at the party!