![[VIC] OzBargain Meetup & Gaming Night $5: Free T-Shirts, Food & Unlimited Drinks fr. 6pm Thursday (Dec 9) @ Fortress (Melbourne)](https://files.ozbargain.com.au/n/87/665187.jpg?h=acbbe8e7)
OzBargain is turning 15 years old and to celebrate we are having meetups all over the country after a 1 year hiatus.
Update: Out of stock but if you join the waitlist, if there are cancellations, you will have a chance to grab a ticket.
Our Melbourne meetup will be at Fortress Melbourne @ Emporium (Lonsdale St. nr. Swanston St.) from 6pm Thursday (9/12) and is a gaming night. Fortress Melbourne is a two level gaming venue with arcade games, consoles, PCS, multiple bars & more. We have a section of The Tavern roped off for OzBargain which includes:
Free food:
- Pizzas (Hawaiian, Pepperoni, Bianca, Margherita, Meat Lovers, BBQ Chicken)
- Snack Packs (Mac n’ cheese orbs w/ shoestring fries, Rustic beef meatballs w/ shoestring fries, Buttermilk popcorn chicken w/ shoestring fries, Cheesy shroom balls w/ shoestring fries)
Free unlimited soft drinks & juice.
- Free OzBargain t-shirt.
- Free unlimited use of Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One S, and board games. Console List
- Free Not a Bot virtual badge.
- Free nametag.
- Free Meet & Greet with Scotty!
Due to capacity limits, handling catering etc., we need to not have 100+ people like 2019 but also on the other end not a bunch of no shows. We've setup an Eventbrite with a nominal $5 fee (Similar to 2012's meetup) which will capture your username & t-shirt size. When you head to the Tavern, Scotty & I will be checking people in via the Eventbrite app which hopefully will make handing out t-shirts easier. After you have attended, feel free to put in a refund request and we'll refund you the $5. No issues as Eventbrite takes the money either way ($1.67/ticket).
All attendees are required to have an OzBargain account.
RRP is ~$41 if you are wondering.
The venue is huge with games spread out over 2 floors so if you need to have some space, you can always walk somewhere else in the venue.
T-Shirts:
- Put your size request when you purchase your ticket.
- Sizing. See Gildan's site.
FAQ (updated as people ask questions):
Q: Soft drinks are great but can I have a beer/wine/tequila shot?
A: Yes, drinks can be purchased from the bar.
Q: Why is the meetup not free?
A: According to the Internet which is always right, if you don't charge for an event ~50% of attendees will not show/cancel. If a small fee is involved, this number drops to 20-30%. We've run events where they were free and there were a lot of cancellations/no shows. Not only does this screw everything up with organizing the venue but also makes it difficult to cater for food.
Q: Can family/partners/friends attend?
A: Each person can buy 2 tickets but everyone needs to have an OzBargain account.
Q: Are there any age limits?
A: There is no age limit.
Q: Do I have to be identified or can I attend anonymously?
A: Eventbrite captures your first and last name however you can put in any name to want. So first name Tight, Last Name Arse is fine. :)
Q: Will there be meetups in other cities?
A: Yes, see meetups below.
Q: Where can I park?
A: See $5 Parking. The Strand next door is your best bet.
Q: Can I pay at the door?
A: No, this is a cash-free event.
Q: Can I get a refund?
A: Yes.
For people in other locations, we need your feedback and/or confirmations.
| Date | Time | State | Location | Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 27 Nov | 6PM | NSW | Levity | |
| Wed 1 Dec | 6:30PM | NSW | Baby Rey's Burgers, Marrickville | cerealsmok3r |
| Thu 2 Dec | 6PM | NSW | Pamana, Chatswood | dust |
| Sun 5 Dec | 12PM | NSW | Sultan's Table Turkish Restaurant, Newtown | cerealsmok3r |
| Mon 6 Dec | 5:30PM | QLD | eman resu | |
| Thu 9 Dec | 6PM | NSW | Red Cow Hotel, Penrith | 11 |
| Thu 9 Dec | 6PM | VIC | Fortress Melbourne | neil |
| Thu 9 Dec | 6PM | QLD | Auckland House, Gladstone | PrinceHarry |
| Sat 11 Dec | 12PM | QLD | Big Roddy's Rippin' Rib Shack, Fortitude Valley | stickyfingers |
| Sat 11 Dec | TBA | WA | Dungeon Master | |
| Mon 13 Dec | 6:30PM | NSW | Din Tai Fung, Miranda | concento |
| Wed 15 Dec | 6:30PM | NSW | Hansang, Strathfield | imposter |
| Fri 17 Dec | 6PM | SA | TBA, Adelaide | clearview |
| Sun 19 Dec | 1PM | WA | Chimek, Northbridge | mmd |
| TBA | TBA | TAS | TBA, Northern Tasmania | Chazzozz |
Annual OzBargain Members Meet up (2021)
TL;DR: Just buy a ticket for Dec 9 meetup at Fortress Melbourne for free food, drinks & t-shirts.
Apple Juice, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Cranberry Juice
Coke Zero Postmix, Dry Ginger Ale Postmix, Tonic Water Postmix, Sprite Postmix, Coca Cola Postmix (Pint 570ml), Coca Cola Postmix (Pot 285ml), Lemon Lime & Bitters Postmix, Raspberry Fanta Postmix
Those are the ones included.
Non-Alcoholic Drinks