Casual Gaming Sydney

PC Gamers Social Brunch

Do you love PC gaming? Do you love food? Do you tolerate other humans? Well then we have the event for you! Sydney PC Gaming Meetup is having a pregaming brunch before we head off to our pc gaming meetup event! What is the group all about? We are PC gaming community dedicating to helping people make IRL gaming friends and have fun playing games casually or in a tournament setting. Newbies are welcome! Think about all the fun discussions you could have: ✅ complain about stuff ✅ show us photos your pets ✅ plan your tactics for the tournament ✅ complain about more stuff And after that we will head to WY Gaming Waterloo for the main event. To learn more about that click here: https://www.meetup.com/sydney-pc-gaming-meetup-group/events Our discord: [discord.gg/kZCwGFHfuf](https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.gg%2FkZCwGFHfuf%3Ffbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGn79wR1opJenAxZ4cdgD9KtNodT9lmdAkc5Yn3Tx0Jjk1xwSwnAyb8HES0GS4_aem_nsnu7Wc7aLvXGRli6OlnBQ&e=AUCMiu5YV0w2DuHnnm48_0sEbjIM3R-hD011dp_WvCBTGnsYj4EmSNd_tYtfjDR-38EH-g9YUGi5IkWVYT5-z7-rEwqGau_zkkkc1gbgOQFavNUi8bZ0WzI40V6PgFhjZ7ly92Hr0Rj8) Please be respectful to everyone attending. This event is about having fun and meeting people in a respectful meetup environment. See you soon!

50 Player IRL Social PC Gaming Meetup Lan Party (PCs provided, newbies welcome)

**SOCIAL CASUAL GAMING MEETUP + LEAGUE OF LEGENDS TOURNAMENT + OVERWATCH TOURNAMENT** We provide the PCs. Newbies welcome. Make new gaming friends! You can join us simply to play any game casually and make IRL gaming friends or you can join the tournament (as an individual or as a group of 5) that has a prize pool. Are you a girl gamers who is looking to meet other girl gamers? We are a perfect event for that too! Our girl gamer team leads will help you feel right at home! Pool of prizes value TBC but it is usually about $50 worth of prizes /cash for each winning player. The total pool of prizes is usually around $500. **🚨 Important: This event uses our Discord server for updates and coordination: https://discord.gg/kZCwGFHfuf** **Join us at WY GAMING Waterloo (New players welcome!)** **Event cost if coming in person:** If you don't win a free ticket in the raffle, then it is $12 for 3 hours of computer usage paid through me. Look for Jeremy on the day. 15 3-hour tickets will be raffled off as a free giveaway. All you need to do to enter is click attending on this event and show up on the day. **Event cost if joining online:** Free **Do I need to bring my PC?** No. Gaming computers are provided! **Games that we play:** League of Legends CS2 Valorant Fortnite Overwatch Fall guys Among Us and other games too! We also do a pregaming brunch beforehand at 11:30am and post gaming dinner + tabletop games at Fortress in Chippendale at 5:30pm We also do online gaming meetups. Join our discord and check out meetup events calendar to find out more: here: www.meetup.com/sydney-pc-gaming-meetup-group/events/ **Who should come?** We are focused on making IRL gaming friends and socializing through gaming. We are not focused on highly competitive gaming. Whether you are a newbie or not, you’re welcome to join. **How many people usually come to the event?** 40-50 people. 50 is the max that the venue has allowed for this event. If more than 50 come, priority will be given to those who paid a $5 deposit for the tournament or $12 for their 3 hour ticket. If anything is confusing just message me, Jeremy on the discord and I will be very happy to help! **Please be respectful to everyone attending.** This event is about having fun and meeting people in a respectful meetup environment. See you soon!

Monday Board Games!

Where: We can be found in the dining area to the left of the entrance, behind the bar. Make sure to come in and say hi when you get there! Everyone is super friendly and can point you towards a moderator if you are new. When: From 6:30 pm till 10:30 pm every Monday Ages: 18+ Price: $6 to be paid by card We are a relaxed group of gamers who meet to play a few games and have a laugh. Mondays are a time to play any game you feel like. We are a friendly community and new people are welcome all the time! If you don't have a game to play then there is sure to be someone available to teach you. Make sure to go up to a table and introduce yourself, we are all really friendly. Looking forward to seeing you all at an event soon! **Venue Support Policy** Our board game nights are hosted by a food and drink venue that generously provides us with space each week and allows us to store our games. In return, we have an agreement to support the venue by purchasing food and drinks on site. To respect this agreement and ensure we can continue using the space, **outside food and drink are strictly not permitted at our events**. We ask all participants to please support the venue instead when attending. Thank you for helping us maintain a positive relationship with the venue and keep the group running.

Board Games in a Bar. Someone Had To

The Art Syndicate's weekly games night has been running for over two years. The regulars keep coming back. That's the whole story, really. Come as you are. **If you've got $10 to spend at the bar, that's what keeps the collection growing**. A wine, a beer, something non-alcoholic, and you're set for the night. **If money's tight, just show up. We'd rather have you in the room.** **External food is welcome.** For the after-work crowd, we often end up eating together anyway. Lisa and Saxon know the collection inside out. Tell them what you're after, something fast and social, a deep strategy game, or you've never touched a board game in your life, and you'll be sorted in five minutes. We've got titles that'll become new favourites and rare gems for the dedicated gamers. The room fills up with people who came once and never stopped coming back. Solo, with friends, or somewhere in between, it works either way. Come find out why. 🎲 Come find out why. **🎲 What's on the table** **Party & social** Coyote · Exploding Kittens · Ghost Court · Here to Slay · Monikers · Munchkin · No Ducks Given · Sushi Go · Telestrations · Trolley Problem · Uno: No Mercy · A Fake Artist Goes to New York **Social deduction** Blood on the Clocktower · Codenames · Coup **Strategy** Arcs · Carcassonne · Catan · Railroads · Sidereal Confluence · Ticket to Ride: Europe **Mystery & investigation** Awkward Guests · Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective · This Game is Killer: Frozen Horrors **Co-op** Magic Maze · Pandemic Legacy · Puzzle Box **Team** Captain Sonar **Classics** Cards · Chess · Scrabble *Want something specific? Give us a heads up and we'll have it ready.* 📍 Surry Hills (address on RSVP) 🍷🍺🥤 Wine, beer & non-alcoholic 🎲 Full games library all night 🕛 Bar open until midnight *— Lisa & Saxon* ***

Board Games in a Bar. Sunday Edition

The Art Syndicate's weekly games night has been running for over two years. The regulars keep coming back. That's the whole story, really. Come as you are. **If you've got $10 to spend at the bar, that's what keeps the collection growing**. A wine, a beer, something non-alcoholic, and you're set for the night. **If money's tight, just show up. We'd rather have you in the room.** **External food is welcome.** For the after-work crowd, we often end up eating together anyway. Lisa and Saxon know the collection inside out. Tell them what you're after, something fast and social, a deep strategy game, or you've never touched a board game in your life, and you'll be sorted in five minutes. We've got titles that'll become new favourites and rare gems for the dedicated gamers. The room fills up with people who came once and never stopped coming back. Solo, with friends, or somewhere in between, it works either way. Come find out why. 🎲 Come find out why. **🎲 What's on the table** **Party & social** Coyote · Exploding Kittens · Ghost Court · Here to Slay · Monikers · Munchkin · No Ducks Given · Sushi Go · Telestrations · Trolley Problem · Uno: No Mercy · A Fake Artist Goes to New York **Social deduction** Blood on the Clocktower · Codenames · Coup **Strategy** Arcs · Carcassonne · Catan · Railroads · Sidereal Confluence · Ticket to Ride: Europe **Mystery & investigation** Awkward Guests · Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective · This Game is Killer: Frozen Horrors **Co-op** Magic Maze · Pandemic Legacy · Puzzle Box **Team** Captain Sonar **Classics** Cards · Chess · Scrabble *Want something specific? Give us a heads up and we'll have it ready.* 📍 Surry Hills (address on RSVP) 🍷🍺🥤 Wine, beer & non-alcoholic 🎲 Full games library all night 🕛 Bar open until its too quiet to stay open *— Lisa & Saxon* ***

Free Board Game Wednesdays

**Sydney’s midweek hangout!** Free board games, great company, and zero pressure, just roll in and play. Whether you’re a Settlers of Catan strategist, an Uno wildcard, or just keen for a drink and a laugh, your Wednesday night plans are sorted. No cover charge, no excuses. 🃏 **[Every Wednesday Night](https://events.humanitix.com/free-board-game-wednesdays-free-fortresssydney)** 🕕 6 PM - 10 PM 📍 Fortress Sydney, Upstairs at Central Park Mall 💚 Rock up solo, bring the crew, or team up on the night, it’s up to you. ♟️ **Games are free. Drinks are flowing. Good times guaranteed.**

Play pickleball at Pennant Hills Park! Wednesday 7:15pm

Tavern Trivia

Gather your party, sharpen your wits, and descend upon the Tavern for **Tavern Trivia** — a weekly battle of brains where legends are born one answer at a time. Hosted in the heart of our bustling Fortress Tavern, this isn’t your average pub trivia. Expect an unpredictable mix of **pop culture, video games, fantasy, film, and chaotic curveballs** that’ll test even the sharpest of sages. 🎁 **Epic Prizes** 🍹 **Themed Cocktails & Tankards** 🎲 **Gaming Lore & Curveball Rounds** 🧙‍♂️ **Immersive Vibes. Medieval Energy** Whether you’re here for the glory or just for the vibes, Fortress Trivia Night is your new midweek quest. Entry is free, but tables fill fast, so rally your crew and **[book your spot](https://events.humanitix.com/tavern-trivia-free-fortresssydney)**. 🤳Hosted by the wonderful Izak

Mana on Tap

🎉 *The ultimate weekly hangout for Magic players - new and experienced alike.* Unleash your inner planeswalker at **Mana on Tap**, a free weekly Magic: The Gathering event hosted in Fortress’s Arena. Whether you’re a seasoned spell-slinger or brand new to the game, join us every **Friday night from 6 PM to Late** for games, drinks, and good vibes with fellow Magic fans. #### **Learn to Play** Just picked up your first deck? Want to learn the ropes? Borrow a starter deck for free at Fortress and join a casual Learn to Play session hosted by friendly game guides. Meet fellow new players, pick up tips, and duel in a relaxed, welcoming setting. #### **Play Your Way** Casual, competitive, or something in between, **all formats are welcome** (though most people play Commander). Whether you’re into Commander, Pauper, Standard, or Modern, there’s a seat at the table for you. Bring your deck or borrow one, and play at your own pace. #### **Commander Conclave** Our spacious Arena is perfect for **Commander Night**. Dive into multiplayer games, meet fellow enthusiasts, and enjoy stellar lighting, comfy seating, and easy access to food and drink from our full-service bar. Order via buzzer and get back to the action faster. [RSVP now!](https://events.humanitix.com/mana-on-tap-syd)

Games Night in Maroubra at First Games

First Games Maroubra is situated in the heart of Maroubra, above Lovely Dogs and next to Mortgage Choice (cnr Boyce and Anzac Parade). Free parking and great buses. FREE for first-timers, kids, NDIS (and their carers) ... $5 for everyone else. There are always people in attendance, even if they haven't RSVP'd here. We were only closed once last year and that was Xmas to NY week. There is a games library and many of us also bring our own games too. There are lots of food places all around the area. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Team Up Tuesdays

*🎮 Play games. Make friends 🎲* Make new mates every Tuesday night at Team Up Tuesdays: A fun, social gaming night at Fortress. Hosted in our Tavern, you can enjoy friendly team-based games in a welcoming, social environment. **The Games 🕹️** After checking in with our host, you'll be sorted into one of two teams. These two teams will go head-to-head across 3 rounds of casual games every week: From Uno to Jackbox and everything in between! **The Prizes 🏆** \- Fun prizes for everyone on the winning team \- Spot prizes throughout the night \- Best of all\, spending $15 on food or drinks gets you a spin on **The Wheel**: Your chance to win from a random selection of vouchers, merch and other fun prizes **The Venue 🍻** Held in our Tavern, you can enjoy hot food and cold drinks in a fun fantasy setting. [RSVP now!](https://events.humanitix.com/team-up-tuesdays-free-fortresssydney)

"De-Stress" Social Gaming (Parramatta)

\*\*\* Details on how to find us and parking is below. Start your week with a fun social evening playing Euro-style games that are easy to learn and have interesting tactical play. I typically bring a selection of the following: 6 Nimmt; PARKS; Aeon’s End; Alhambra; Broom Service; Carcassonne; Calico; Cascadia; Catan; Codenames; Couture; Deep Sea Adventure; Dixit; Century: Spice Road; Dominion; Earth; Ecosystem; Fantasy Realms; Harmonies; Ishtar: Gardens of Babylon; Kingdomino; Living Forest; Lost Cities; Meadow; Paperback; Perch; Project L; Res Arcana; Scout; Sea Salt & Paper; Skyjo; Splendor; Splendor Duel; Sprawlopolis; Takenoko; Ticket to Ride; Viewpoint Reflections; Wingspan. Please bring any game you like, we'd love to try it. Look for us way down the end of the dining area. There will be games in bags and on tables so you will be able to spot us easily. Please note: it's preferable to keep food and drinks off the table during a game. Please ask the owner. Free onsite parking available. Turn left into the driveway just after the entrance to Parramatta Park. "When playing a game, the goal is to win, but it is the goal that is important, not the winning." --- Reiner Knizia