Games

WELCOME TO THE ROYAL HOLLOWAY GAMES SOCIETY

Your place for all things gaming on campus! From Board Games to Esports we host all sorts to scratch your gaming itch.


About Us

Here at the Games Society we aim to create a space where everyone is welcome to participate and enjoy gaming to its fullest. We host a range of activities during term time, with our Monday board game night and Friday video game nights being the cornerstone of our term time activities. We like to host big events too - our 24 hour charity live stream has been hosted annually since 2018, raising over £15,000 for SpecialEffect, and we take part in the annual varsity competition against University of Surrey with our esports teams, showcasing the best Royal Holloway has in competitive video games.

 

 


Socials

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What We Offer!

 

Table Top RPGs
TTRPGs are role-playing games, like D&D, that you play with a group of friends. Here at gamesoc we run one-shots and campaigns for D&D (and a variety of other systems) and we are looking into expanding to other systems. We run monthly sessions where people can learn a new system, and at the beginning of the year we run a character creation workshop, and a DM's Guide to DMing session.

 

Board Games
Gamesoc offers a welcoming environment for board and card game enthusiasts of all levels. They feature a wide variety of games, from classics like Pandemic and Catan to party games like Wavelength. Whether you're experienced or a newcomer, you can join others to play or even bring your own games to share. Gamesoc also has a friendly community of trading card game players, primarily focused on Magic: The Gathering, where newcomers are encouraged to join in, even with borrowed or self-printed cards. Weekly socials are held every Monday, providing a great opportunity to meet and play with fellow board game enthusiasts.

 

Video Games
Every Friday we host a casual gaming session. At Gamesoc we take a room for an evening and set up a PC, Wii, and Xbox for you to enjoy our library of games. Have a go on our consoles or enjoy a party game - we have more than enough to help you unwind after a long week.

 

Wargames

Wargames at Gamesoc focus on strategy and creativity, where players build and paint models to use in tabletop battles. While Warhammer 40,000 is the most popular game, other systems like Age of Sigmar, Star Wars Legion, and Bolt Action are also played. Members can participate in games or simply watch, chat, or paint their models. Weekly Sunday sessions are announced on Discord, and the community is welcoming to both newcomers and experienced players. Gamesoc also hosts occasional socials outside of these sessions, making it easy to get involved in the hobby and community.

 


Esports

Esports at Royal Holloway is managed by a dedicated sub-committee and offers opportunities to compete in national leagues like NSE and University Esports UKI (formerly NUEL), representing the university in games such as VALORANT, Counter-Strike, Overwatch, and League of Legends. Top players can join the Royal Bears teams and be selected to compete in the annual varsity LAN tournament against the University of Surrey. For those seeking a more casual experience, we host watch parties and LAN events both on campus and online. Whether you're aiming to go pro or just want to have fun, everyone is welcome to join and participate!

Consent Sticker

Autumn Elections 2024

This election will fill positions for our remaining Community Officers, who are there to represent underrepresented groups of students on campus and the last six members of our Societies, Sports and Opportunities Executive, who work with the VP Societies and Sport to develop policy and plans in their area of engagement.

5 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 23:59 on Sunday 13 October 2024 (in 2 weeks and 2 days)

The polls open at 10:00 on Monday 14 October 2024 (in 2 weeks and 3 days)

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Esports Events Secretary
Dawood Ahmad
Esports President
Jeremy Sanchez Londono
Esports Secretary
Alex Boxer
Esports Social Secretary
Neah Stone
Esports Welfare and Diversity Officer
Tana Randle
President
Grace Hagon
Secretary
Dean Froggatt
Social Secretary
Oliwia Konecka
Table Top RPG Rep
Leo Starkey
Treasurer
James Green
Vice President
Hugo de Groot
Wellbeing and Diversity Representative
Connor Moran