Console 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!

Gaming Addiction

Please listen to both or either of the following podcasts for our discussion around the neuroscience of addiction within the context of video gaming. 1. From gaming addiction to healthy gamer: Dr K's story Why is gaming addictive? How do you know if it's a problem? And what should parents do if they're worried about their kids' gaming habits? This week, psychiatrist and author Dr Alok Kanojia (Dr K) unpacks gaming addiction. Long before Dr K was the co-founder of Healthy Gamer, he had his own story of addiction — playing for 20 hours a day and failing out of uni. How did he turn his own struggles into a global online community supporting gamers? And what practical advice does he have for gamers (and the parents raising them) who want to find a balance? https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/allinthemind/gaming-addiction-healthygamer-dr-k/106911626 2. Let’s talk about gaming Video gaming can be fun and engaging, but in some cases, what starts out as a hobby, turns into an addiction, interfering with all aspects of life. In 2019, The World Health Organisation added gaming disorder to its list of diseases, recognising it as a behavioural addiction. As a psychiatrist working on the front line, Dr Kim Le sees the psychological effects that too much screen time can have on the brain. He says that severe cases of screen addiction are leaving parents at breaking point with young people not sleeping or eating or refusing to go to school because of their obsession with playing online video games. In this Life Ed podcast for parents, Dr Le outlines what constitutes a gaming disorder and explains the cognitive effects gaming addiction is having on some young people. He unpacks how video game designers try to hook young people into forming a habit and shares strategies on how to stop gaming addiction from taking hold. While studies suggest that gaming disorder affects only a small proportion of people who engage in digital, it is a growing problem, and many families are dealing with gaming overload, if not addiction. https://lifeeducationqld.org.au/gaming-addiction-podcast-dr-kim-le/

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.

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.

PC Gamers Social Dinner at Fortress

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 post pc gaming dinner at Fortress Chippendale! What is the group all about? We are PC gaming community dedicating to helping people make IRL gaming friends! Newbies are welcome to all our events! Join us at Fortress Chippendale at the tavern pub for drinks, a merry good time, and maybe a tabletop game or two. Please be respectful to everyone attending. This event is about having fun and meeting people in a respectful meetup environment. See you soon!

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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* ***

Sunday Games @Club Parramatta

Our Sunday events are generally aimed at experianced games so that longer games can be played. If you are new to board games please let Prime know so that he will have selection of suitable games available to teach you. We also have a game meet every Thursday at the same location which is meant for newer and more casual players.. Start time is from 6:00pm every week. Our events can also be found on Facebook and Aftergame as part of the MeepleQuake group on both platforms.

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* ***

Syd HUG @ FIN

**The Houdini HIVE weekend kicks off right here — grab a drink, meet fellow Houdini artists, and settle in for an evening hosted by FIN at their Pitt Street studio.** Tickets will be limited so please RSVP to secure your spot \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **PRESENTATIONS** **Houdini 22 Highlights & Overview \- Adam Lee \| Technical Consultant at SideFX** Adam Lee will showcase the latest features in Houdini 22, highlighting his top favourites. Get a quick insider’s look at what’s new and why it matters to your workflow. **Presentations by artists at FIN** More details coming soon. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **SCHEDULE** 6.30pm: Doors open, networking 7.00 to 8:30pm: Presentations and Q&A 8:30 to 10:00pm: Networking and refreshments \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **PRIZES AND GIVEAWAYS** * Wacom is offering a chance to win one of their newest tablets. * SideFX has great merch and Houdini Indie licences up for grabs.

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

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