Gatherings of gamers held in Australia, whether monthly, annually or ad hoc. Often featuring roleplaying, card games, war games, board games, and freeforms (similar to LARP).

Websites on Conventions

  • Conquest -Held in Melbourne every Easter. Featuring roleplaying, freeforms, miniatures, card and board games. Jargon decoder, help for convention newbies and behind-the-scenes information for tournament organisers.
  • Necronomicon -Held yearly (around October) in Sydney, Australia. Specialises in darker roleplaying and freeforms, although does offer a variety of games. Home of the Short Sharp Shocks tournament.
  • Pandemonium -Adelaide's main games convention. Mostly card games, war games and roleplaying.
  • Arcanacon -Held yearly around July in Melbourne. Mostly roleplaying and freeforms. Has a reputation for excellent writing.
  • NotaCon -A monthly event held in Melbourne, featuring roleplaying and other games. More informal than a regular games convention.
  • Phenomenon 2003 -Roleplaying convention to be held in Canberra. Games will include Dungeons and Dragons, Call of Cthulhu, and Pheno's showcase, the Tryptich.