Respawn Gaming Social Club
Intermingle Australia · Weekly in-person and online gaming club

Weekly social gaming every Sunday at Yankee’s.

Respawn is a weekly social gaming club built around real-life connection, retro gaming, casual competition and community. Come meet people, jump into a game, discover old favourites and try something new.

Yankee’s Restaurant & Bar · Melbourne CBD Every Sunday · until 7:30pm PS2 · PS3 · PS4 · Guitar Hero
Follow @respawn.social
Events list here

Join Respawn through our event listings, Facebook group and Discord. Follow @respawn.social for featured games, tournament polls and community updates.

@respawn.social Meetup Facebook Discord
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Respawn
Gaming Social Club
Yankee’s Restaurant & Bar
Every Sunday · Melbourne CBD · until 7:30pm
@respawn.social
Games, event updates & community highlights
Follow on Instagram

What is Respawn?

Respawn is an in-person and online social gaming community by Intermingle Australia. The in-person side happens in Melbourne, while Discord keeps the community connected between events.

We are a community for retro game lovers, casual players, competitive players, and people learning about all kinds of games. The focus is relaxed, social gaming with a retro and community feel.

The vibe
Social first.

Meet people, talk between matches, discover old favourites and enjoy gaming in the same room.

We provide
The core setup.

We currently provide PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and Guitar Hero setups for social and casual multiplayer gaming.

New players welcome Discord community Weekly social gaming Retro + modern gaming
Venue & format

Respawn runs at Yankee’s Restaurant & Bar, Melbourne CBD.

Weekly venue: Yankee’s Restaurant & Bar, Melbourne CBD

When: Every Sunday, running 1:30pm until 7:30pm

Weekly structure
  • Every Sunday: regular Respawn social gaming at Yankee’s Restaurant & Bar.
  • Drop in for casual multiplayer, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Guitar Hero and featured games.
  • Follow @respawn.social for the latest game lineup, photos and event updates.
How it works
  • Come down, grab food or a drink, or pay the $4 entry option.
  • Members can receive a badge and choose popular gaming franchise characters to represent who they are.
  • Patrons may bring consoles, but they must DM us beforehand and arrive early for setup.
  • Discord supports ongoing online engagement between physical meetups.

Consoles & setup

The setup is designed to be social, flexible and easy to jump into. Hardware may vary slightly by venue and event format.

Current setup
PlayStation 3

A mix of social, multiplayer and classic favourites on PS3.

PlayStation 4

Modern multiplayer and featured games for casual drop-in play.

Guitar Hero

A dedicated rhythm-game setup for casual sessions, challenges and group play.

About the setup
  • We bring the core PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and Guitar Hero setups on site.
  • The focus is social, casual and easy-to-jump-into gaming.
  • Featured games and tournament formats may rotate from week to week.
  • Extra consoles may be permitted from patrons with prior approval via DM and early arrival for setup.

Respawn is about building a recurring social gaming community around the gear we actually use and the atmosphere we create.

Community rules

Respawn is a social gaming event. These rules help keep the space comfortable, welcoming and easy for everyone to enjoy.

  • No bullying. Harassment, intimidation or targeting other attendees is not acceptable.
  • Please respect the admins and hosts. Follow reasonable directions from the people running the event.
  • Please display your badge. This helps us identify who is part of the Respawn event.
  • Please do not cause a disturbance. This includes behaviour or personal hygiene issues, such as attending without having showered, that significantly affect other guests.
  • Respect the venue, equipment and other players. Treat shared consoles, controllers and the venue responsibly.
  • Respect our rules. Repeated or serious breaches may result in being asked to leave the event.

Weekly social format

Every Sunday · until 7:30pm

Yankee’s social gaming

Casual social gaming, food, drinks, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Guitar Hero and featured games at Yankee’s Restaurant & Bar, Melbourne CBD.

Come for a quick game or stay for the whole session. Respawn is social first, so beginners, casual players and experienced gamers can all jump in.

Stay connected

@respawn.social

Follow Respawn for weekly event updates, featured games, community photos and announcements.

Follow on Instagram

Tournament Winners Hall of Fame

A home for Respawn tournament winners.

#1
Tekken 5

3rd Tekken 5 Tournament

Melbourne Central Lion's Hotel

1st · Tian
Paul
2nd · Pat Viravouth
Paul
3rd · Anar Mir
Yoshimitsu

Prizes included a $100 voucher, Tekken 7 poster and Tekken Funko Pop #174 Nina Williams.

#2
Mario Kart 64

Mario Kart N64 Tournament

Melbourne Central Lion's Hotel

1st · Michael
2nd · Richard W
3rd · Ben Milen

Prizes included a $100 voucher, Mario Kart Shy Guy LEGO and a mug.

Join the club

Weekly gaming. One community.

Respawn is designed as a recurring social club, not a one-off gimmick. Come for the games, stay for the people, and help shape the community as it grows.

Every Sunday at Yankee’s Restaurant & Bar, Melbourne CBD, running until 7:30pm.
Follow @respawn.social for weekly updates and featured games.

@respawn.social Events list Facebook group Discord

FAQ

Respawn’s weekly social gaming event is held every Sunday at Yankee’s Restaurant & Bar, Melbourne CBD, running until 7:30pm.

Respawn runs every Sunday at Yankee’s Restaurant & Bar, with the weekly session running until 7:30pm.

We currently provide PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and Guitar Hero. The exact games and featured setups can vary by week and event format.

No. We bring the main setup. You are welcome to bring your own console, but you must DM us beforehand and attend early for setup so it can be organised properly.

Members can receive a badge after purchasing food or drink, or by choosing the $4 entry option where available. Badges can also represent your gaming identity — members can pick popular characters from gaming franchises to show who they are or what kind of player they vibe with.

No. Respawn is both in-person and online. The in-person events happen at the venue, while Discord is used for online engagement between meetups.

Game polls help decide featured games, formats and community interest for upcoming Respawn sessions. We use polls to get feedback on what people actually want to play.

Yes. Respawn is social first. You do not need to be highly competitive to come along. Casual players, newcomers, retro fans and people just wanting a fun atmosphere are all welcome.

No bullying, respect the admins and hosts, display your event badge, avoid behaviour or hygiene issues that disturb other guests, respect the venue and equipment, and follow Respawn’s event rules. Serious or repeated breaches may result in being asked to leave.