Fun & Games in Rome worth going out for.

Testaccio and Pigneto get my attention, and I've made peace with never recommending anything near the Trevi again.

I keep track of fun & games in Rome and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Book crossing d'estate: scambio libri gratuito al Fontanone del Gianicolo

Book crossing d'estate: scambio libri gratuito al Fontanone del Gianicolo

Thu, Sep 17 · 6:30 PM

Roma

Book swap with a view

Giornate Europee del Patrimonio

Giornate Europee del Patrimonio

Sat, Sep 26 · 3:30 PM

Roma

Hands-on history days

Parcours & Showcase

Parcours & Showcase One-time only

Sun, Sep 27 · 2:00 PM

Roma

Indie games, live art

Termini Escape

Termini Escape

Thu, Sep 17 · 10:00 AM

Roma

Mixed reality time travel

Subbuteo matches and tournaments

Subbuteo matches and tournaments

Sat, Sep 19 · 9:00 AM

Roma • $

Table football & neighborhood bar

Fortezza Est

Fortezza Est

Roma

Rome's industrial party fortress

GAMM Game Museum

GAMM Game Museum

Roma

Hands-on gaming history

BoardGame Night

BoardGame Night

Tue, Sep 22 · 8:30 PM

Roma

social games & meeting locals

Children’s Music Laboratory

Children’s Music Laboratory One-time only

Sun, Sep 27 · 10:30 AM

Roma

Indoor play & workshops

La Casina di Raffaello

La Casina di Raffaello

Roma

Kids play & books

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KARAOKE internazionale + mercatini

KARAOKE internazionale + mercatini

Thu, Sep 17 · 7:00 PM

Roma • $$

Karaoke, vintage stalls & drinks

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Frequently asked questions

How are these fun & games in Rome chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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