A one-day festival of learning through play
Play games. Meet designers. Learn about play-based learning. Buy stuff.
Saturday 1 August 2026
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Preston City Hall, Melbourne
What you’ll do
PLay
Play featured games with their designers, or borrow a game from the loan desk and try it at a free-play table
learn
Catch a short talk or chat with a designer, maker, teacher, or player about how games can support learning
browse
Explore stalls and exhibitors, discover new ideas, and pick up games, resources, and contacts to take away
Why this is different
This is not a conference and it is not a trade expo. The games are the centre of the day.
The talks are short. The room is active. People can try things, ask questions, buy games, and meet the people who made them or use them.
It is built for doing, not just listening.
Who should come
This is for people who like learning ideas better when they are in motion.
Teachers and educators
For people looking for more active, thoughtful ways to teach and learn
Game designers and makers
For people designing games, testing ideas, or curious about learning as a design space
Students
For students interested in creating, remixing, or thinking about how games work
Curious players
For people who like tabletop play, experimentation, and trying unusual ideas
Families
For families with young people who enjoy games and like doing more than sitting still
If you’ve ever thought, “this could be a game,” this is your crowd.
On the day
When
Saturday 1 August 2026
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where
Tickets
People under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult
How it works
Come anytime. Stay as long as you like. Play at your own pace.
Food and drink
Snacks and drinks available. You’re welcome to bring your own food too.
Atmosphere
Practical, social, lively, and low on corporate polish
Come for a game. Stay for five.