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Games Night in Maroubra at First Games
Wed, Sep 30, 8:00 AMFirst 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.

Board Games in a Bar. Someone Had To
Thu, Oct 8, 7:00 AMThe 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* ***

Monday Board Games!
Mon, Oct 5, 7:30 AMWhere: 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. Sunday Edition
Sun, Oct 4, 7:00 AMThe 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* ***

Aussie Free Social Chess night
Sat, Oct 3, 7:30 AM♟ \*\*Chess Night at Carlingford Bowling Club – Free Social Chess! \*\* **Love chess? Want to play a few games, meet new people and enjoy a relaxed Saturday evening?** Come along to our \*\***Social Chess Night at Carlingford Bowling Club**\*\*. Whether you play regularly, haven't touched a chessboard in years, or simply enjoy a casual game, you're welcome to join us. This is \*\*social chess – not a tournament and definitely not professional competition\*\*. There are no ratings, no pressure and no expectation that you need to be an amazing player. Just turn up, find an opponent, play a few games and enjoy the night. 📅 \*\***When: \*\*** Every Saturday 🕔 \*\***Time: \*\*** 5:30 PM 📍 \*\***Where: \*\*** Carlingford Bowling Club 💡 \*\***Duration: \*\*** Approximately 2 hours 💰 \*\***Cost: \*\*** Completely FREE 😊 \*\* **Enjoyable Atmosphere:** Connect professionally and socially! There are \*\***no event fees or charges**\*\*. You can simply come along, play as much or as little as you like, have a chat with other chess players and leave whenever you're ready. **\#\#\# ♟ what kind of chess night is this?** The idea is simple: \*\*people getting together and playing chess for fun\*\*. You might play someone completely new, have a rematch, try an unusual opening, spend 20 minutes analysing one position, or just enjoy a few relaxed games. There is no formal tournament structure and no requirement to stay for the full session. **\*\*Beginners, casual players and experienced players are all welcome. \*\*** **IMPORTANT – Please Bring Your ID** **\*\*You must bring your ID with you. \*\*** **Carlingford Bowling Club requires visitors to have ID for entry, so please make sure you bring it. Unfortunately, the club may not allow you to enter without ID.** **🔞 Adults Only** Please note that \*\*children are not permitted at this event due to the club's entry requirements. \*\* **This is an \*\*adults-only social chess meetup\*\*.** \#\#\# A few things to know **This is an independent social gathering for people who enjoy chess. \*\*We are not affiliated with FIDE, Chess Australia, the NSW Chess Association or any other official chess organisation.\*\*But your rating in chess will definitely help you in the chess night.** There are no memberships to buy, no coaching packages and no obligation to purchase anything. Just \*\*bring your ID, bring your chess brain and come ready for a game. **\*\* ♟** If you're looking for a relaxed place to play chess on a Saturday evening and meet other people who enjoy the game, come join us. **\*\*See you across the board!** 😊 **\*\*** **https://socialtabletennis.com.au/social-chess-carlingford/** **Sponsored:** ## **Struggling with Math?** **Sharpen your skills with [FREE practice tests](https://aussiemathtutor.com.au/practice-tests-math-topics) from [Aussie Math Tutor NSW](https://aussiemathtutor.com.au/)!** Master any topic & boost your confidence. #Math #Tutoring #NSW **We are** **[Digital Marketing Company Sydney](https://digitalmarketingcompanysydney.com.au/), a digital marketing agency** that provides Affordable [Website Design](https://digitalmarketingcompanysydney.com.au/website-design/), [SEO,](https://digitalmarketingcompanysydney.com.au/seo/) [Social Media Marketing](https://digitalmarketingcompanysydney.com.au/social-media-marketing/), [PPC](https://digitalmarketingcompanysydney.com.au/pay-per-click-ppc-marketing/), Content Writing, and Email Marketing services, all tailored to accelerate your business growth and enhance online visibility. We build **Professional Websites Starting from $1100.**

Eye Candy Game Jam - Launch Night
Fri, Oct 2, 8:00 AMJoin this game jam if you would like to build skills in: Shaders (mainly Shader Graph in Unity3D), Realtime post processing effects, particle effects for aesthetics, using realtime and baked lighting to make things look and feel nice, other kinds of VFX relevant to games. **==>** **[Register for Launch the Night On Humanitix](https://events.humanitix.com/eye-candy-game-jam-launch-night) <==** At the launch night (**[this Humanitix event](https://events.humanitix.com/eye-candy-game-jam-launch-night)**), we will have the following: * Free food! * The main theme reveal. * Talks and workshops to elaborate on game eye candy techniques. * Mentors from AAA Game Industry and Academia **Host:** * [Dr. Matt Cabanag](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattavc/) \- Winner of Multiple Game Jams and International Hackathons\, AR/VR Associate Lecturer at UNSW Art & Design \(A&D\) **Mentors:** * [Xi (Ma) Chen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/xi-ma-chen-b4206949/) \- Rendering Lead at Take 2 Interactive\, Graduate of UNSW CSE * [Pierre Azzi ](https://events.humanitix.com/games-industry-panel-2025)\- Former AAA Game Developer \(Rockstar Australia\)\, Sessional Academic at CSE * [Dr. Ali Darejeh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alidarejeh/) \- AR/VR Lecturer at the UNSW's School of Computer Science and Engineering \(CSE\) * [Emily Tang](https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilylitang/) \- Animation & 3D Art Lecturer at UNSW A&D * [Dr. Vedant Sansare](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vedantsansare/) \- Game Design Lecturer at UNSW A&D * [Bradley Lin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-lin-aba96a20b/) \- GMSoc Events Director\, PhD Student at CSE and UNSW Sessional Academic \(multiple UNSW schools\) * [Chris Leung](https://christopherleung-unsw.itch.io/) \- Master of Simulation and Immersive Technologies \(MSIT\) graduate\, A&D * [Dr. Guy Lobwein](https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-lobwein/) \- Game Art Lecturer\, Game Art/Design Discipline Lead at A&D * [Harman Singh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/harmanhssingh/) \- GMSoc Vice President\, Master of IT Student and Sessional Academic at CSE More information, official Game Jam signup, and the latest event updates can be found on: [https://itch.io/jam/eye-candy-game-jam](https://itch.io/jam/eye-candy-game-jam) Organised by [Dr. Matt Cabanag](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattavc/) and [Bradley Lin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-lin-aba96a20b/), with the [UNSW Game Making Society](https://www.unswgmsoc.org/), and [IGDA Sydney](https://igda.org/chapters/au-sydney/). 2D eye candy image by Daniel Lee. Eye Candy Game Jam is part of the [Sydney Games Festival](https://sydneygamesfestival.org/)).
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