a relaxed, friendly atmosphere people of all ages, from pre-teens to over-70’s somebody to help you find a game to play other players happy to encourage you and help you out if you’re new to the game free coffee & tea shared snacks & drinks When you visit for the first few times, one of more »
HoGS Mission
HoGS Membership
The HoGS membership year begins on 1 September and ends on 30 August. Our Rules of Association state: The Association is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment to all Members, as well as to any person who attends any Association-sponsored event. The Association shall consider all applications for membership without prejudice, and shall more »
HoGS Committee
The HoGS Committee is comprised of nine members, including five executive positions: President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Public Officer HoGS Committee positions are all one year in length, but Committee members often serve for several consecutive years. However, all positions become automatically vacant, and must be filled, at the Annual General Meeting, usually held in September. more »
7th Winter Gamesfest – 5-6 August 2017 – Lenah Valley Community Hall
HoGS seventh annual wintertime weekend-long games extravaganza in 2017 is on 5-6 August. For all the details, including links to tournament sign-up forms, visit Hobart Winter Gamesfest. We hope to see you there!
Geek Quiz Night #3
UPDATE: We only have three tables left!! Get in quick to reserve your spot. đŸ™‚ We are excited about our third annual GEEK QUIZ NIGHT, to be held on Saturday, 1 April 2017, at the Best Western Hotel in Bathurst Street, Hobart. The structure will be similar to past quiz nights, with topics to include more »
2016 Annual General Meeting
Saturday, 22 October 2016, 7 pm Community Hall, 59 Cambridge Road, Bellerive HoGS’s Annual General Meeting will be held this Saturday, 22 October, at 7 pm at the Community Hall, 59 Cambridge Road, Bellerive (on the left, just past the pedestrian overpass), for all those who have paid their 2016-17 membership fees. The meeting is more »
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Winter Gamesfest 2016 — Schedule of Events
Saturday, 20 August 10 am HoGS Sixth Annual Winter Gamesfest begins all day Used Games Sales Table — Bring your old or unwanted games to sell and/or check out what others are offering. 11 am Splendor Tournament teaching game for those who don’t know the game. 12 noon Splendor Tournament — More information/Sign up 1 more »
Sixth Annual Winter Gamesfest
HoGS’ sixth annual extravaganza of weekend-long board games, Winter Gamesfest (WGF), will occur on 20-21 August 2016. Once again our Winter Gamesfest will be a part of Area 52’s DI Con. Details: Saturday, 20 August — 10 am – 10 pm Sunday, 21 August — 10 am – 5 pm Terrace Room, 1st Floor Hobart more »