Gaming Tournaments Sydney

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Filmmakers + Game Devs — Interactive Storytelling Lab by SemiReal.app

Thu, Jul 2, 8:30 AM

From Filmmakers + Game Devs—SemiReal Interactive Storytelling Lab

At SemiReal, we believe the future of storytelling looks and feels like film — but plays like a game. We welcome all Filmmakers, Game Devs, and anyone interested in interactive storytelling and media innovation. **WHAT WE DO:** 1. ***Showcase:*** Anyone is invited to give a \~5 min demo of the gamified/interactive projects they're working on. 2. ***SemiReal updates and tutorial:*** Mini workshop where we show how the SemiReal engine works, new features, and Q&A. 3. **Brainstorming sesh:** We reveal the theme of the week, and all together brainstorm ideas for a gamified film/story/game that can be made in a week. 4. ***Networking and Hands-On:*** Everyone is invited to form groups, work on their interactive projects (writing, filming, gamification...) or just hang out. You're welcome to use our in-house filming equipment while you're here. SemiReal is the no-code video engine that brings game mechanics to any video. Everyone who joins for the first time gets a **free 1 month [SemiReal.app](https://semireal.app) Pro membership.** And, most importantly, there will be **free 🍕pizza🍕** (Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements) Join our **Discord**: https://discord.com/invite/FzYcWB3NeS

2 attendees

Games Night in Maroubra at First Games

Wed, Jun 24, 8:00 AM

From Sydney Game Lovers

4.8

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.

1 attendee

Monday Board Games!

Mon, Jun 22, 8:30 AM

From Sydney Central Board Games

4.7

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.

21 attendees

Inner West Gamers Collective - Free Event

Thu, Jun 25, 8:00 AM

From Sydney Game Lovers

4.8

Hi Everyone! We meet every Thursday at Club Ashfield: 1-11 Charlotte St, Ashfield. Our origin started off many years ago at the halls of a church in Enfield. We used our hobby of board games to get to know our community by inviting visitors to a friendly setting to have fellowship and garnered new friendships all while playing games. We are still championing to welcome all those that are interested in gaming whether you’re new to board gaming or an eventual board gaming elitist, all are welcome! **Venue:** 1-11 Charlotte St, Ashfield. If coming via train the Club is located right out of Ashfield Train Station, Station St exit. There are free road side unlimited parking after 6pm. We will be in the Sunshine Room area, after walking in and signing in at reception go up a level to the Bistro area, you should see a space on the right side of the room with windows - that’s where we’re at! **Note:** Standard club requirements, if you're not a member then they require signing in with an ID, e.g driver's license, passport etc. Feel free to reference my (Ben's) member number '3092' to help you sign in as guest. **Format:** Feel free to bring any games if convenient that you’d like to try or yearning to play. There will always be many and wide range of games (easy, accessible, complex, big, small, long, short, differing genre) to choose from on the night and again all experience levels are welcome to join in and sit in on one of our many tables. **Link to our Aftergame group, where some of us pre-plan and organise weekly games:** https://app.aftergame.co/groups/6ddb7eeb-9728-42e2-ab8f-8b517e5ac147?invite=true Usual play start time is 7pm but be encouraged to arrive earlier (6pm on-wards) like many of us do to have a meal, play some smaller games and general chit-chat filling the time until our official start. We usually finish close to 12am. Come along, grab a drink, order some food, and play some games! **Host' Note:** As the function space we're occupying is given to us in-kind (hiring costs waived) by the Club's generosity and goodwill so that I could continue to keep this event free of charge. I would like to in-kind encourage everyone that attends to consider purchasing a meal/drink to compensate for the Club's kindness in allowing us to use this function space freely on a weekly basis! Please also consider cleaning up after yourselves to lessen the labour of the staffs on the night as well as for your fellow gamers that may be looking to share games on your table! **Lastly:** At the event, if any attendees have any issues with the club's foods, drinks and services, please approach me (Ben) directly with the problem before all else. **Conditions of the Club:** 1\. Club will have their regular bookings in the adjacent room\, therefore noise may be a factor for both parties\. Please be respectful and mindful\. 2\. PLEASE RESPECT THE STRICT CLUB RULES THAT NO FOOD OR BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED TO BE BROUGHT INTO THE CLUB\. 3\. We would strongly encourage ALL regular members of the group to become members of the Club\.

9 attendees

Team Up Tuesdays

Tue, Jun 23, 9:00 AM

From Fortress Sydney

*🎮 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)

1 attendee

Card Knights

Thu, Jun 25, 9:00 AM

From Fortress Sydney

🎉 The ultimate weekly tournament for TCG players - new and experienced alike Win big on booster packs every Thursday night at Card Knights: a weekly TCG tournament night hosted in Fortress’s Arena every Thursday from 6pm. The Games In collaboration with [Hobbishack](https://www.hobbishack.com.au/), we’ll be running buy-in, swiss-system tournaments for the following games every week: 🃏 Star Wars: Unlimted 🃏 Flesh and Blood 🃏 Gundam 🃏 One Piece Not quite ready to compete? That’s okay! You can hone your skills on our free play tables. [RSVP now!](https://events.humanitix.com/card-knights-free-at-fortresssyd)

1 attendee

Board Games in a Bar. Someone Had To

Thu, Jun 25, 8:00 AM

From Surry Hills Board Games Meetup Group

4.5

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* ***

4 attendees

Tavern Trivia

Mon, Jun 29, 9:00 AM

From Fortress Sydney

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

1 attendee

Board Game Developer Night

Wed, Jul 8, 8:00 AM

From Fortress Sydney

**Want to mingle with other game designers in the video game industry?** See all the hot, new, and fun games being cooked up by the game designers of Melbourne in our Arena! This event is free and two of our member's will be showcasing their games! 🃏 **Wednesday 8th April** 🕕 6 PM - 10 PM 📍 Fortress Melbourne, Caledonian Lane 💚 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.** **TERMS & CONDITIONS** * *Fortress is a licensed venue, and as such, a valid ID is required and checked upon entrance to the premises.* * *Unaccompanied minors are not permitted in the venue at any time. Please make sure any guests under 18 are accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.* * *Minors are not allowed in the venue past 8:00 pm* * *No outside food or drinks.* *More information on valid forms of identification and Fortress' minors policy can be found here: [www.fortress.games/minors/](https://www.fortress.games/minors/)*

1 attendee

"De-Stress" Social Gaming (Parramatta)

Mon, Jun 22, 8:00 AM

From Sydney Game Lovers

4.8

\*\*\* 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

11 attendees

Free Board Game Wednesdays

Wed, Jul 1, 8:00 AM

From Fortress Sydney

**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.**

3 attendees

Mana on Tap

Fri, Jun 26, 8:00 AM

From Fortress Sydney

🎉 *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)

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