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Casual Karting at Gizmo Brew Works Durham Taproom: Silly 4 Person Mario Kart World Casual Video Game Competition, All Ages Welcome
You don’t have to be a gamer to come have fun in an inclusive, welcoming space.
What, When, Where
A silly Mario Kart World casual competition with no eliminations, cute, pink prizes, and a plushie giveaway.
Every Third Saturday, 2-5 PM
3109 Shannon Rd #201, Durham, NC 27707
Schedule
- 2 PM: Check-in opens up
- 2:30 PM: Mario Kart World casual competition starts
- 5 PM: Event ends; Hand out cute, pink prizes and plushie giveaway
Event Description
Ready to race? Jump into Casual Karting, a no-pressure Mario Kart World hangout where you can play, laugh, and take it easy!
Play or spectate, hop in and out as you please, and try out a game you might not have at home. No matter your age, identity, or skill level you’re welcomed at our events – we’ll even show you how to play! Our event ensures everyone gets to play plenty, not wait forever, and play against people of the same skill level. We got cute, pink prizes for our top players and a plushie giveaway for our community. Come meet new people and enjoy some low-stress, Casual Karting.
How the event works
CHOOSE YOUR KART: Before 2:30 PM check-in to sign up for our Mario Kart World casual competition. Paid ticket holders get a guaranteed player spot. We reserve 8 player spots for free ticket holders and more player spots might be available depending on attendance. Free ticket holders are not guaranteed a player spot, but you do get priority over walk-ins. After 2:30 PM paid ticket holders forfeit their player spot.
3, 2, 1, RACE: We will call your matches and tell you where to go. You will sit down and play in pods of three to four with easy CPUS on three random tracks. At the end of your match, record what place you got on the scorecard given to you and report back to the organizers. Wait times between matches may be up to 25 minutes.
NEXT LAP: Each match afterwards you will face people that scored similar to you. We’ll try to get as many rounds in as we can. Score high enough and you could win one of our top player prizes at the end of the event. For anyone not in the top four, we do a plushie giveaway as thanks for being a part of our community.
Rule Set
All matches are played in the following ruleset:
- 3-4 Players
- 150 CC
- Normal Items
- Easy CPUs
- 3 Random Tracks
Additional Info
How we’re better than traditional tournaments or free play
Our event system uses the best of both traditional tournaments and free play with none of the drawbacks. Traditional tournaments give structure, but are stressful and people are eliminated quickly if they don’t know how to play well. Free play is less stressful, but without any structure people can be stuck waiting forever to play and skill disparities are unmanaged. Our system gives just enough structure so that everyone gets to play plenty and they get to play against people close to their skill level while no one is ever eliminated.
Prizes
All prizes are provided by NC Eclectic Esports.
1st Place Prize
- NC Eclectic Esports T-Shirt
- Kawaii snack
- Collectible NC Eclectic Esports sticker
- 1st Place Pin
2nd Place Prize
- Kawaii snack
- Collectible NC Eclectic Esports sticker
- 2nd Place Pin
3rd Place Prize
- Collectible NC Eclectic Esports sticker
- 3rd Place Pin
4th Place Prize
- 4th Place Pin
Plushie Giveaway
- One player that isn’t in the top 4 will get a plushie as a prize
Physical Accessibility
Gizmo Brew Works – Durham Taproom has a nearby parking lot. It is located on the second floor and has an elevator on one side of its building.
Bathrooms
Gizmos Brew Works – Durham Taproom has separate male and female bathrooms with changing tables. There are no family, gender-neutral, or single-occupancy options. If you feel unsafe, let us know, and we’ll go with you to the bathroom you’re most comfortable using.
Kids and Young Children
We pride ourselves on being a family friendly place for all kids and their caregivers. We always make sure kids can have a great time by showing them how to play, setting up their controls, and matching them up with others who have the same level of experience as them. For caregivers, we offer a welcoming, low-pressure environment where you’re encouraged to relax, play alongside your kids, or just hang out. We know that caregivers come in all forms, parents, siblings, grandparents, extended family, friends, chosen family, and we make sure everyone feels seen, respected, and included.
Inclusivity
Everyone is welcome regardless of race, gender identity, age, ability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, nationality, language, body size, neurodiversity, and their intersections. Our events are a space where you can be yourself. Please email us at hello@nceclecticesports.com with any concerns or accommodation requests. We will do our best to assist, though we cannot guarantee all requests can be fulfilled.
Photography
Event photos and videos may be shared on social media. Send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com to have any media of yourself removed.
Setups
All gaming setups provided. There is no room for extra setups, but feel free to bring your favorite controller.
Terms and Conditions
By attending our event you or your legal guardian if you are less than 18 years old acknowledges and agrees to the following terms and conditions:
You agree that you will be held personally and financially responsible for any damage you cause either intentionally or accidentally to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports while attending this event. You agree to properly reimburse NC Eclectic Esports financially for the full replacement or repair cost, as determined by NC Eclectic Esports for any damage you caused to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports.
You agree to take responsibility for your safety and belongings by attending this event. NC Eclectic Esports may not be held liable for any incidents, including accidents, lost items, or disruptive behavior.
Legal guardians are responsible for their child’s safety and conduct, even if they attend alone. Any children 12 years or younger may not be left alone. Any concerns should be reported to staff immediately.
You consent to receive emails from us about our business.
Thank you for understanding and helping us ensure a great experience for everyone!
Disclaimers
Participation in our plushie giveaway does not require any monetary purchase and no amount of money spent increases a person’s odds of winning the plushie giveaway.
This event is not affiliated with or sponsored by Nintendo.
Please drink responsibly.
Tickets
Early Bird Discount Ends:
Types of Tickets
Community Member
For anyone that wants to be part of the fun. Player spots with this ticket aren’t guaranteed and are first-come, first-served during check-in based on availability. We reserve at least 8 free player spots for the event.
Community Supporter
For those who want to help keep our events going. This ticket comes with a collectible sticker exclusive to this tier and a guaranteed player spot. There are 16 paid player spots for this event.
Community Backer
For those who love what we do! This ticket comes with a public shout-out, collectible button exclusive to this tier, and guaranteed player spot. There are 16 paid player spots for this event.
There are 24 total player spots for this event. Paid tickets secures your player spot. We reserve at least 8 free player spots for the event. There are unlimited spectator spots.
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42 people are attending Casual Karting at Gizmo Brew Works Durham Taproom: Silly 4 Person Mario Kart World Casual Video Game Competition, All Ages Welcome
42 people are attending Casual Karting at Gizmo Brew Works Durham Taproom: Silly 4 Person Mario Kart World Casual Video Game Competition, All Ages Welcome
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If you have any questions about the event you can send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com