MArcaders: Arcade Enjoyers Meetup - 17/02/26

Welcome to the first ever MArcaders meetup!
This is an event for video game enthusiasts in the Manchester area to meet new people, make friends and play some video games. We also have a high score competition.

Attending
This is a free event with no limit on number of attendees though meetup limits us to 10 "tickets" because I only have a free account atm. If there are no slots left please still come!

I will be on the covered terrace outside for a while from 6pm and then move inside. (I want to play games too!) I will post a selfie and wear something distinctive (TBC) so I should be easy to spot even when I've moved inside.

Once you arrive come and find me and let me know who you are. I'll take your email/Discord name for our attendee-only Discord server, give you your competition tokens (see below) and also a wristband that will allow MArcaders to spot each other. Feel free to take it off if you need to take a break and would rather not be approached.

No worries if you're running late or need to leave early: there's no pressure to be there for the whole time. Some people are likely to stay later or arrive earlier as well.

Competition
For a bit of fun we'll be having a high score contest on Puzzle Bobble: the classic shoot-balls-upwards-match-balls-balls-burst-balls-fall experience. Each attendee will receive TWO (😲💰) free tokens good for two attempts, though you can always buy more tokens and have as many goes as you like. Also, you could use the tokens to play something else but that would be kinda rude! 😡

Just take a photo of your score and show it to me before 9pm. Prizes for everyone with special prizes for the highest scores... if I get around to sorting that out... 😐

Accessibility
The main area of NQ64 is only accessible via a set of stairs though the covered terrace is accessible. NQ64 is an 18+ venue and you'll need photo ID to enter.

Rules
Be kind and be respectful. This is meant to be a group for good vibes so don't be a creep and don't be a bigot. No outside food or drink can be consumed in NQ64.

NQ64 Tib Street website: https://nq64.co.uk/manchester-northern-quarter/