A low-pressure way to hang out

Console gaming works well for social events because people do not need to carry the whole conversation. You can play, watch, laugh, join the next round, or talk between games.

Short multiplayer games usually work best. Racing games, fighting games, party games, retro games and simple co-op games let people rotate in and out without needing a long explanation.

This makes gaming socials useful for people who are new to Melbourne, introverted, attending alone, or looking for something different from a normal bar night.

Gaming gives people a reason to talk

Meeting people can feel awkward when there is no shared activity. Gaming solves that problem because people can talk about the game, the round, the characters, the controller, the rules, or what they want to play next.

This makes gaming socials a good option for people who do not enjoy networking events or loud nightlife. You can be social without needing to perform socially the whole time.