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GDC Game Developer Conference Events @ Noisebridge

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

RECOMMENDED EVENTS DURING GDC WEEK

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 =

MARCH 8: DoubleFine presents Day of the Devs Games Showcase @ Midway RSVP

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. AKA — It's Completely, Absolutely, Positively FREE FREE FREE to attend... we just ask that you PLEASE RSVP.

• • WHERE: The Midway, 900 Marin StreetSan Francisco, CA 94124
  • WHEN: Sunday, Mar 8 from 3 pm to 8 pm

PREVIOUS NB GDC EVENTS

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