Gaymer Gathering: Mario Kart Tournament, Cosplay & Gaming Social

# Ready to Race, connect, and meet new people in Charlotte?!

Join us for Gaymer Gathering, a welcoming gaming and social meetup hosted by New Places & New Faces CLT and The Gaming Lounge in partnership with Bar Argon and Sidelines Sports Bar.
Whether you're a competitive Mario Kart racer, a casual gamer, a board game enthusiast, a cosplay fan, or simply looking to make new friends, this event is for you.

## Event Highlights

• Mario Kart Tournament
• Prizes for Top Finishers
• Cosplay Welcome & Encouraged
• Board Games & Social Games
• Outdoor Patio Social Space
• Great Music & Drink Specials
• Meet New Friends
• Food, Drinks & Community
This event brings together gamers, geeks, nerds, cosplay enthusiasts, board game lovers, and community-minded people for an afternoon of fun, competition, and connection.
Whether you're chasing first place in the tournament, showing off your favorite cosplay, enjoying casual games, or simply looking for a welcoming place to meet new people, Gaymer Gathering has something for everyone.

## Not Into Gaming? Come Anyway.

Gaymer Gathering is more than a tournament. It's a chance to connect with new people, enjoy great conversations, and become part of Charlotte's growing LGBTQ+ community.
Bar Argon features an amazing outdoor patio, making it the perfect place to relax with friends, enjoy drink specials, listen to great music, and meet new people in a welcoming atmosphere.
Whether you're racing for prizes, playing board games, showing off your cosplay, or simply looking for a fun social outing, there's a place for you here.
Come for the games. Stay for the community.
Race. Relax. Socialize. Connect.

## Mario Kart Tournament Rules

### General Structure

• Multiplayer Versus Mode: Races will be conducted in groups of 4 players per setup.
• Top 2 Advance: The 2 players with the highest total score at the end of the round will advance to the next bracket tier. The bottom 2 players are eliminated.
• Tie-Breaker: In the event of a points tie for 2nd place, a single 1v1 tie-breaker race will be played on a random map to determine who advances.

### Map Selection (Player Picks)

• Round Rotation: Each round consists of a 4-race set. Every player in the group gets to pick exactly one map.
• Selection Order: Players will choose their maps based on their bracket seeding or a quick coin flip before the round starts.
• The No-Repeat Rule: A specific map cannot be selected more than once during the same 4-race round.

### Game Settings

• Speed: 150cc
• Items: Normal Items
• COM: No COM
• Vehicles: All karts, bikes, and tire configurations are allowed.