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Sydney Gay Asian Men & Friends: ACON Games Night October 2026

Boys Who Play Games: ACON Games Night: October 2026

For those that are interested, we have been kindly invited to a Board & Social Games Night in collaboration with the Sydney Gay Asian Men Meetup group and SocialisAsians. Please get your ACON ticket then add yourself to the Meetup waitlist. This will inform me to cross-check the registration in the back end and move you across to the Meetup's attending list This Games Night is a way for same-sex attracted Asian men (with lineage from North, South, East and West Asia) men plus their supportive allies to be themselves, have fun and be social in a safe environment. We'll start the night with housekeeping announcements, and perhaps a quick ice breaker. Feel free to bring your lovely selves, snacks (particularly healthy snacks - they seem to popular) and soft drinks/juices to share, and your own food/dinner if you get too hungry. For those who like to join us, we may be having dinner/drinks after the event. You can bring your own board games that you'd like to play or play the ones that we bring along. In the past this included Taboo, Anagrams, Sequence, Monopoly Deal, Exploding Kittens, Werewolf, Mahjong, Sequence, Connect 4, Sushi Go, Monopoly Deal and even more! Invite your partners, friends or anyone who is interested in board games. This particular event is open to guys who are not Asian identifying but are supportive allies but ideally should be invited and accompanied from someone from the Gay Asian community... not like a stranger walking in from the street. This event is open and inclusive of sexuality, gender, age (18+) and etc. Please register via the ACON form page so that we know that you are coming along and can plan ahead to accommodate numbers: Please register via the ACON form page so that we know that you are coming along and can plan ahead to accommodate numbers: We are promoting this event via multiple platform to the on the door-list and to help with planning ahead of the event. Currently, due to spacing restrictions we are limited to 105 places, including volunteers, so it is first come first serve. Thank you and see you all soon.

Beer and Pixels - Monthly

Beer and Pixels is back as usual, on the second Tuesday of the month. At the Off Broadway Hotel. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Got a game, demo or prototype you need people to playtest? Bring it along! Just provide a computer and input device, or a copy of the boardgame or card game you wish to show off, if you are a physical game dev :) Don't have a game to show? No worries! Just come on down, grab a beverage of your choice and play the games on display. See you there! PS: We have a Google Calendar of all Sydney events: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=dXNpcGNlZzRzdGhrZGE5cnF0bDUwMHJlMDhAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ PPS: If you are driving, parking is free after 6pm at the Broadway Shopping Centre. https://www.broadwaysydney.com.au/visit/parking [#BeerAndPixels](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/beerandpixels?__eep__=6&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZXA1_Gs4GRAZsh55FxkF-C6TQs0cL7M-55eLC0PY3jSLiQIvmXsZYz39rKYw0ltJ6skKgSCCcFoA99W-7NeyX-WKj_Pb3uUHqNtK-RaC0IrJA&__tn__=q)

Every Game Talk Possible

**Buy Tickets:** [https://events.humanitix.com/egtp-2026](https://events.humanitix.com/egtp-2026) Every Game Talk Possible (or EGTP — pronounced Egg-Top) is a focused afternoon and evening of talks for people who make, research, play and care about games. Come between streams, stay for the whole thing, and meet people thinking about games from different angles. Network with peers in the game industry, mingle with professionals from other sectors, while enjoying some light refreshments. See our Website for full event details [https://everygametalkpossible.org](https://everygametalkpossible.org/) ### The event Format 1. Event Start + Networking 1 hour + Snacks 2. Talks 3. Food Break + Networking 1 hour 4. Talks 5. Event Ends #### Speaker Lineup For our inaugural event, we are excited to announce the following speaker lineup! ##### Digital Games Stream * [James Lockkrey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-lockrey/) \- Chaos Theory Games \| Managing Director * [Bastiaan Olij](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bastiaanolij/) \- Godot Game Engine \| XR Team Lead * [Adam Younis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamcyounis/) \- Uppon Hill \| Director * [Dr. Jacqueline Burgess](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jacqueline-burgess-897473a0/) \- University of the Sunshine Coast \| Senior Lecturer * [Dr. Ryan Stanton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-stanton-235264149/) \- University of New South Wales \| Lecturer * [Matthew Lucis](https://www.instagram.com/silstipro) \- Silver Stitch Productions \| Developer * [Nyx Cydot](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nyxcd/) \- VisceraTek \| Lead Game Developer * [Mikael Barbaro de Brito](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikaelbarbaro/) \- Sage Mage \| Developer * [Alex Stormwood](https://alexstormwood.com/about/) \- BigfootDS \| Developer * and more to be announced soon… ##### Academic Stream (Games Research & Education) * [Dr. Spyros Schismenos](https://www.linkedin.com/in/spyros-schismenos-55a7a1108/) \- RMIT University \| Deputy Head \(International & Engagement\) Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering \| Lecturer in Humanitarian Engineering\, School of Engineering * [Dr. Ben Egliston](https://profiles.sydney.edu.au/benjamin.egliston) \- University of Sydney \| Ludolio * [Dr. Ryan Stanton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-stanton-235264149/) \- University of New South Wales \| Lecturer * [Emily Tang](https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/emily-tang) \- UNSW Art & Design \| Lecturer and Animation Discipline Lead * [Esthefania Morantes](http://www.linkedin.com/in/esthefaniamorantes) \- RMIT University \| Student; Masters of Animation\, Games and Interactivity * [Dr. Matt Cabanag](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattavc/) \- University of New South Wales \| Square Storm Interactive * and more to be announced soon… ##### Tabletop and Live Games Stream * Coming soon... Secure your place for a day of industry insights, knowledge exchange and networking! Every Game Talk Possible is part of the inaugural [Sydney Games Festival](https://sydneygamesfestival.org/). **Buy Tickets:** [https://events.humanitix.com/egtp-2026](https://events.humanitix.com/egtp-2026)

Eye Candy Game Jam - Launch Night

Join 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/)).

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.

SGF- Every Game Talk Possible

Every Game Talk Possible (or EGTP — pronounced Egg-Top) is a focused afternoon and evening of talks for people who make, research, play and care about games. Come between streams, stay for the whole thing, and meet people thinking about games from different angles. To find out more or submit a talk, see below https://egtp.org

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* ***

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* ***

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

Monopoly (Monday)

SGF - Playtesting @ Fortress

Sydney Game Festival is in town! We are taking over the Tavern and are looking to showcase a bunch more games than usual. For your chance to demo as part of this event, please apply here by 25/09/26: [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfW5G39AnELmDSjylf_dsNVWbSUkEO4yN6WS_4Pp2tCjqMW-A/viewform](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfW5G39AnELmDSjylf_dsNVWbSUkEO4yN6WS_4Pp2tCjqMW-A/viewform) Please note: You CAN apply to this and the All Play Day event (and I would encourage you do apply to both) You can find the event link here: https://events.humanitix.com/sydney-games-festival-tabletop-dev-night-fortress-sydney