Melbourne International Games Week 2024

Get your game on for Melbourne International Games Week 2024 at Fed Square from 3-11 October! Celebrate gaming culture with free live events, including the return of Big Games Night Out, the Mario Kart ‘King of Kart’ Tournament, and the inaugural Education Symposium, which explores career opportunities in the industry.

Whether you’re into arcade games, esports, tabletop, or role-playing games, or want to enjoy live entertainment, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss the 10th anniversary of Crossy Road with special experiences, plus live music, DJs, and a cosplay fashion showcase!

Event Highlights:

THE ATRIUM ARCADE
Wednesday, 9 October 2024
Kick off the fun with The Atrium Arcade. From 3 pm until late, The Atrium and The Edge at Fed Square will transform into a gamer’s paradise, full of excitement and energy.

BIG GAMES NIGHT OUT
Thursday, 10 October 2024
Big Games Night Out returns to Fed Square as a free, accessible, all-ages event celebrating gaming culture and welcoming enthusiasts from all backgrounds. Highlights include the global premiere of Blaktasia: Invasion of the Murk, the 10th anniversary of Crossy Road with Melbourne’s Hipster Whale, and the ever-popular Cosplay Runway. Enjoy a variety of free digital and tabletop game activations, arcade games, role-playing games, Esports tournaments, immersive main stage dance-offs, live music, and more—plus, exciting prizes to be won!

MARIO 'KING OF KART' TOURNAMENT
Friday, 11 October 2024
Get ready for adrenaline-packed action as 32 competitors race live on the big screen in The Edge, vying for the title of King of Kart Champion.