From cosplay to Crossy Roads, Melbourne's ultimate gaming event Big Games Night Out promises a night of unforgettable fun of all ages.
Attention gamers, cosplayers, and gaming enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds, get ready to level up! Big Games Night Out (BGNO) is back and bigger than ever, promising you an unforgettable experience bridging digital delights and real-world excitement.
Intrigued? Picture this: Fed Square transformed into a gamer’s paradise, where button-mashing meets cosplay strutting and everyone’s invited to join the fun. Whether you’re a casual Candy Crusher or a hardcore esports pro, BGNO has something to make your inner gamer scream with joy.
Here’s a taste of what’s in store:
Big Games Night Out 2024
- A free, accessible, and all-ages gaming celebration
- Thursday, October 10 from 3 PM until late
- Federation Square, Melbourne
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Blaktasia Universe
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Be among the first to experience the mind-blowing projections and immerse world of Blaktasia: Invasion of The Murk, the upcoming game from Aboriginal-led studio GUCK.
It is a free, accessible, and educational mobile game adventure about restoring the bush with native animal encounters in a First Nations fantasy world informed by Country.
Crossy Road 10th Anniversary
Celebrate a decade of chicken-crossing mayhem with Melbourne’s own Hipster Whale Studio.
Their first release, Crossy Road, quickly became a viral success and Crossy Road titles have amassed more than 350 million downloads to date. Hipster Whale has joined forces with world-renowned companies along the way, including Bandai Namco and Disney to create more top-charting games like PAC-MAN 256 and Disney Crossy Road.
Cosplay Runway
Strut your stuff in your best gaming-inspired getup and compete for awesome prizes.
Cosplayers will take to Fed Square’s Main Stage runway to showcase the best in fantasy fashion and makeup in the Big Games Night Out Cosplay Runway, one of the highlights of last year’s event. Expect celebrity hosts, prizes and live music!
Dungeons & Dragons with a twist
Join Indiginerd for a special D&D campaign that blends fantasy with Indigenous storytelling. Hosted within the Koorie Heritage Trust, you’ll get to meet some brand new members of The Guild and a special guest Grand Master.
Free play galore
Get your hands on over 50 free-to-play game stations, from retro classics to cutting-edge indies.
Multiple Games Zones will offer free-to-play games across the night – from 80s to indie, arcades to esports, and tabletop to roleplay. Big Games Night Out will feature more than 50 free-to-play game activations
Live performances
Dance battles, DJs, and more will keep the energy pumping all night long. Our highlight? The Just Dance-offs. See you on the D-floor.
Tabletop Takeover
Melbourne Meeples brings the best in board gaming, perfect for digital detoxers and analog enthusiasts alike.
Whether you’re a seasoned player or a curious newcomer, join Melbourne Meeples and the global boardgame resurgence for an evening of laughter, strategy, and fun.
ACMI After Dark
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Explore the exhibitions, play Aussie-made games, and chill in the dedicated Quiet Room when you need to catch a breath.
You’ll be able to play classics at the ACMI Collection arcade stations, or check out the best new Australian games of the year with the AGDAs: ACMI Audience Award exhibit.
You can also be one of the first to try out Rotted Luck, set to be one of the most groundbreaking projects of the entire Melbourne International Games Week. It’s a brand new games commission from Australian artists and developers Ian MacLarty and Vidya Rajan, that dives into the dark algorithms behind the pokies.
The best part? It’s all completely FREE!
Mark your calendars ASAP folks, dust off your favourite gaming t-shirt (or that Valor cosplay you’ve been waiting on), and get ready for a night that will have you hitting the ‘replay’ button in your mind for weeks to come.
Stay tuned to BGNO’s Instagram for more exciting announcements, including lineup of hosts, performers, and a detailed event map. Whether you’re button-mashing or dice-rolling, Big Games Night Out 2024 is your chance to be part of this town’s ultimate gaming celebration!
For more information on Big Games Night Out 2024, head here.
This article was made in partnership with Melbourne International Games Week.
