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GDC 2026 Gamebridge ExpoTourney @ Noisebridge 272 Capp St. Thu Mar 11 7-11pm

• WHEN: March 11 7PM
• WHERE: Noisebridge Hackerspace, 272 Capp St., The Mission, San Francisco, CA
• WHAT: Indie Games Showcase & MultiTourney competitions for Smash Brothers, Starblaster, Vermin Genesis & More
• COST: Free, donate to Noisebridge welcome

Noisebridge invites gamers and game developers to a night of game showcases, Smash Brothers tourney

ORGANIZER PLANNING

FLYER

• TODO: We need to finish a description of the event and update the event calendars so people know what we're doing.
• spread the word.
• We need to design a flyer to promote the event!
  • Poster ideas?

Demo Stations

We will showcase many games on stations around the space.

• Downstairs:
  • Arcade
  • wall screen could show general info about gamesbridge
  • playstation game cart screen
• Upstairs:
  • RNA Lounge
    • AV big screen
    • 3 workstation screens
    • Extra screen behind the refill station
  • Hackitorium
    • Hackitorium Projector: Displaying main smash tournament.

TODO LIST

• TODO: Setup stackable modular demo GameCabinets and CRT ConsoleCabinets Arcade
• TODO: Inventory how many computer displays could have demos on them:

RECOMMENDED EVENTS DURING GDC WEEK

GDCParties.com has the big list of events to find links and calendar adds and RSVPs. Here are some we want to attend and hope to see you there!

Board Game Designers' Coworking Meetup Saturday, March 7, 12:00pm - 4:00pm, Saluhall Market, 945 Market Street, Free, 15min.

A day brimming with creativity and collaboration at the Board Game Designers' Coworking Meetup. This is a unique relaxed opportunity to work on your projects surrounded by peers who share your passion for game design. This is your chance to get valuable feedback, share resources, and perhaps even find collaborators for your next big game idea. Playtesting is welcome, though that isn't the focus of this event. This is free to attend, yet please consider buying some delicious food and drinks while here to support the venue.

SATURDAY MARCH 8

DoubleFine 's Day of the Devs 2024 PreGDC Party at Midway

MARCH 8: DoubleFine presents Day of the Devs Games Showcase @ Midway RSVP, The Midway, 900 Marin StreetSan Francisco, CA 94124, Sunday, Mar 8 from 3 pm to 8 pm

Day of the Devs returns to the Midway in San Francisco for the 2026 In-Person Celebration: San Francisco Edition! Our last physical event brought together more than 60 inspiring indie games and developers to celebrate with thousands of fans, great music, and loads of awesome treats and surprises — all free with no costs either to developers or attendees. It's Completely, Absolutely, Positively FREE FREE FREE to attend... we just ask that you PLEASE RSVP.

THURSDAY MARCH 12

Noisebridge

Lost Levels, Thursday, March 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, YBG (Yerba Beuna Gardens), 750 Howard St, Free

Since 2013, Lost Levels is a radically-casual unconference about games and play that aims to be hyper-inclusive: it is free, and anyone can run a session. Devs of all kinds gather at the Yerba Buena amphitheater to give 5-minute microtalks on any topic. Students, newcomers, and anyone who doesn't consider themselves a "real dev" welcome and encouraged. No official organizers and no official agenda--just the community supporting the community!

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