NI Game Dev Christmas Social (with Base Arcade)

The NI Game Dev Network's festive social is back, and we're heading back to our friends at Base Arcade! Close the laptop, grab a drink and spend an evening with the people who make NI's game dev scene what it is. There'll be festive food, retro cabinets and plenty of good chat to see out another year of making games.

📅 When: Friday 11 December, 7PM – Late📍 Where: Base Arcade, Banana Block, Belfast🕹️ Arcade: Private access from 8:30 – 11PM🎟️ Tickets: £23, including a welcome drink, the Christmas buffet and arcade access

🍽️ The BuffetThis year's spread comes from a local catering team who handle weddings and large events all the time. We took your feedback from last year on board, so there'll be plenty to go round! Expect artisan doughballs (including a festive turkey, cheese & cranberry one), wings, chicken tenders, brie bites, cocktail sausages and seasoned wedges.

Dietary requirements? Just add a note at checkout and we'll arrange a dedicated option for you.

👋 Who's it for?Everyone in (and around) the NI game dev community! Industry veterans, students, hobbyists, folks who are new to the scene, and the plain curious are all welcome.

✨ What to Expect

🎅 Zero pressure: No demos, no pitches. It's just a relaxed night with your community.

🤝 Good company: Meet new faces, catch up with old friends and swap stories from the year.

🕹️ Button-bashing nostalgia: The arcade is exclusively ours for the night.

🥂 Festive cheer: A welcome drink on arrival, a full bar and plenty of Christmas spirit.

📌 Good to Know

Wrap up warm! Christmas jumpers are strongly encouraged 🧣

Your ticket includes one welcome drink. After that, the bar is open all evening (paid).

Arcade access is private from 8:30 – 11PM.

This event is strictly 18+.

Tickets are limited, so grab yours early! 🎟️

🩵 Our SponsorsThis night wouldn't happen without the generous support of our sponsors. Thank you!

🎬 Killer FillerKiller Filler help games get discovered through social video. They handle trend-led strategy, fast-turnaround content and audience insight, for projects ranging from LEGO Games to High On Life 2. If you want your game seen on social, they're the people to talk to!

📊 Proactive AccountingProactive are NI's leading accountants for games. They cover everything from bookkeeping and payroll to R&D tax credits and Video Games Tax Relief (VGTR). Whether you're setting up a studio, going freelance or claiming relief on your next project, they've got you covered.

📈 IndieBIIndieBI is a data and business intelligence platform for indie developers and publishers. It helps studios sell smarter through data-driven pricing and discounting, and it's used by publishers like Annapurna, Raw Fury and Kepler Interactive.

See you there! 🎄 Questions? Drop us a line at [email protected]