CHECKMATES:
BOARD GAME SOCIAL

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Everyone’s favourite board game night is breaking all the rules! Hitting Melbourne on October 2nd, and Sydney October 16th, its easier than ever to find new people to play with.

Need extra info see our FAQ Below

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CHECKMATES: BOARD GAME SOCIAL

$5 PER PERSON
  • MELBOURNE
    Keen to meet new people, find a group to play with, or just want to share your love of board games?

    Grab a ticket to our weekly social board game night and enjoy a night of games with a community of like-minded people!
  • Just walk into the Tavern from 6pm on Wednesdays to play! No booking required!
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CHECKMATES: BOARD GAME SOCIAL
SXSW EDITION

$5 PER PERSON
  • SYDNEY
    Keen to meet new people, find a group to play with, or just want to share your love of board games?

    Grab a ticket to our weekly social board game night and enjoy a night of games with a community of like-minded people!

    Join us in the Alienware Arena alongside the SXSW activities, featuring 3 boardgame developers:
    - The Score
    - Aethermon
    - Coffee Up!
  • Just walk into the Alienware Arena from 6pm on Wednesday, 16 October to play! No booking required!
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FAQ

Absolutely! You can check out our list of board games available here to see if we have what you’re after, and if not, bring your own along!

Checkmates is also the perfect event to teach new players your favourite game and make some friends along the way!

Yes! Checkmates is a chance for you to come solo or with a group. You can hang out together, or make new friends and we welcome you to come along and explore the event!

Minors are not allowed in the venue past 8:00pm. Due to this, the event itself is strictly 18+.

Great question! Prior to the event start time you will check in with our staff in the venue, who will ensure you have purchased a ticket at Reception. There are nametags where you can include your pronouns and an icebreaker activity held early on where you can get to know some of your fellow board gaming enthusiasts before breaking off to play some games.

Throughout the night, games and groups may shift and change, so if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the roaming hosts who can assist you and will make sure everyone has a great time!

Unfortunately Free Board Game Wednesday was a promotion that has now ended.

It ran for several years but given that Fortress is more of a community space and somewhere that welcomes change, we have decided that Checkmates better serves us and you!