The Smarty Grad Party

The Smarty Grad Party

An End-of-Year Games Industry Celebration & Local Talent Showcase.

With only a few weeks left in 2024, it's our last chance to get together and celebrate the raw resilience, chaotic creativity and pure passion that it takes to build a career in games.

We've put together a wholesome evening for all games industry folk to enjoy, so come join us for one last shindig where you can enjoy the company of your industry friends & colleagues, meet some of the industry's best & brightest and maybe play a game or two made by a talented local you haven't had the opportunity to meet yet.

This inaugural celebration was put together to give the incredibly talented individuals from this year's SMART Program, an opportunity to have their dedication and immense talent recognised.

The evening will kick off with a brief ceremony, masterfully hosted by the effortless charismatic and brilliantly clever, Matthew Jackson designer & co-founder of Toot Games (Creators of the hilarious heist game 'My Arms Are Longer Now').

We'll then take a moment to collectively cheer for the six superstars from this year's SMART Program and celebrate the personal and professional development journey they have embarked on.

From there, we invite everyone to enjoy our selection of locally made games made by previous SMART Program graduates, have a bite to eat and network the night away.

All are welcome! Tickets are FREE, but registration is essential.

🎮 GAMES PLAYABLE: 🎮

• King of Ping Pong: MEGAMIX by Suspicious Jam
• Massage Maestro by Ben Koder & Chasel Sun
• Foodomina by Lumelli Studios
• Marrow by Jae Stuart, Tyler Hilder & Will Hinz
• Block Buddies by Super Mega Ultra Team Studios
• Jack On, Bake Off by 10PM Club
• Guild Chronicles: Desk Side Tales by Cristina Murphy
• The Worm's Memoirs by Stray Chicken Productions
• FelineQuest 2455: Rise of the Dogminion by The Kitten Caboodle
  

📋 SCHEDULE: 📋
6:30PM: Doors Open | Games Showcase & Networking Begins
7:30PM: Graduation Celebration hosted by Matthew Jackson
8:00PM: Ceremony Concludes | Games Showcase & Networking Continues
9:30PM: Event Concludes

 🚎 GETTING THERE: 🚎

Location: 
St Kilda Town Hall
99A Carlisle St, St Kilda VIC 3182
(Entry via main steps, look for the large columns and flags)

Trams: 
Tram numbers 3 & 16 stop right out the front on Carlisle St 

Parking: 
There is a carpark next to the entrance (off of Nepean Highway) that is free, and will be available for the whole evening. There are also ample spaces on Nepean highway next to the hall and in front of the next-door primary school that are all, at that time, no time limit.

🎟️ TICKETS: 🎟️

Be sure to show your ticket to security upon entry into the Town Hall, Additional tickets are still available for registration (until 6PM) for any friends you want to bring along.

This event was made possible thanks to City of Port Phillip and their generous support of the local game development community. This event is part of the 2024 SMART Program, the games career accelerator program that builds career pathways for aspiring game developers

Ticket Policy:
A registered ticket is required for entry (Ticket registration is free).
Conditions of Entry