Escape Rooms Sydney

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* ***

Escape the Rat Race

You’ve done everything right. Built the career. Earned the title. Carried the responsibility. Kept going. From the outside, your life looks successful. From the inside, however, it feels exhausting. The money is good. The title looks impressive. But deep down, you know this cannot be it. You cannot keep doing this for another 10 years. But walking away feels reckless. There is a mortgage. A family. A reputation. People depending on you. So you stay - not because it is right, but because it feels safer than change. If this resonated with you, let's catch up for a coffee and explore the possibilities to escape the Rat Race to live the life on our own terms.

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

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

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* ***

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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.**

😄 FREE Drinks, Dining & Dancing at Orient in the Rocks 😄 🍷🍽 👯 🎷

I hope you can join me for dinner and dancing at the Orient. Also note if you come after 8pm the Orient has a cover charge. The Orient Hotel has been a landmark in the historic Rocks district of Sydney since 1844, and it's been a favourite watering hole for generations of Sydneysiders. The street level Public Bar is a relaxed gathering place by day with great Aussie bar food, icy-cold beer and friendly staff. Walk through to the sandstone courtyard and find the perfect spot to take time out with a cool drink. By night, the Orient parties with live bands in the Public Bar every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday. The stylish Restaurant on the first floor of the hotel is the local's choice for a business lunch or relaxed dinner date, with a menu of modern Australian dishes and international favourites. We'll be having food from the Orients menu so walk in the main entrance and up the staircase to the second floor to the Mrs Jones Terrace. If you like to dance and sing along to the "Classics" then this is the place to come to on a Saturday night. Entry is free before 8pm and $10 after that. N.B Please note this is a FREE event

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)

Dungeons & Flagons

#### **THE NEW DUNGEONS & FLAGONS** Your weekly D&D adventure is about to level up. Step into the immersive glow of Fortress’s medieval Tavern, where candlelight flickers off stone walls, timber beams creak with tales untold, goblets clink beneath stained-glass windows, and the scent of roast and adventure lingers in the air. This is the realm of Dungeons & Flagons, a 3-hour one-shot D&D experience, handcrafted for heroes of every level. **$50 Per Player Includes;** 🧙‍♂️ 3-hour guided adventure 🍺 First drink included 🍗 Mid-session dinner break, relax, swap stories, and bond with your DM without breaking the flow 🎭 Perfect for first-time heroes or seasoned spellcasters 📜 Character sheets and everything you need to play are provided 🌟 Handcrafted quests from our expert Dungeon Masters, never the same adventure twice 💰 Cap off your quest by browsing for treasure! Discover D&D-inspired wares and magical curios, perfect loot for any adventurer. *AFTERNOON SESSION - Starts at 1:00 PM* *EVENING SESSION - Starts at 5:00 PM* [Book now!](https://events.humanitix.com/dungeons-and-flagons-syd) *Don't miss out, ticket sales close at 7:00 PM on Saturday. Registered attendance on Meetup **doesn't** guarantee you a ticket.* ##### *Anyone can join the fun at our beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons event EVERY SUNDAY!* Dungeon Masters provided by [Geek on a Leash](https://www.instagram.com/geek.on_a.leash/)

Social Backgammon

**Know how to play backgammon? Want to learn? Looking to have a fun night?** **Come along to our weekly backgammon night at the Newmarket Hotel for fun, games and delicious food. Whether you are a seasoned pro or a complete beginner we cater to all levels.** **We play social games and swap who we play to get more experience playing different people.** **If you have a board please bring it, but if not we usually have enough for everyone to play on.** **Feel free to join us anytime from 6:15pm and leave whenever you like.** **Follow us on Instagram @sydneybackgammon 📸**

Ticket to Ryde

Gaming Meetups Ticket to Ryde (T2R) holds an open, social tabletop gaming meetup on Wednesdays, from 6:30pm until late. This includes all sorts of board games, card games, dice games, etc. (see the Games We Play section below for more details). We typically meet at the West Ryde Hotel (corner Victoria Road, Chatham Road & Dickson Lane). You'll find us hanging out in the Function Room, affectionately referred to as the Fish Bowl. If you enter from Dickson Lane, walk up the steps to the beer garden area and we'll be immediately on your right. On occasion, we may be forced to meet at another venue, so double check the forums on our Board Game Geek (BGG) webpage for the latest. Everyone is welcome. Minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. The hotel's function room and amenities are ambulant disability accessible, however, please be aware our alternate venues may not be. While there is no cost to attend, we're encouraged to support the hotel by purchasing food from the bistro and drinks from the bar. Many like to arrive early to order and eat dinner in the function room, before the gaming begins. Public transport, walking or cycling are ideal ways to travel to and from the venue. If driving, parking is available in the surrounding streets - be sure to check for any sign-posted parking restrictions. More information about the venue can be found on the West Ryde Hotel website.