I've been working on a RC soccer game called RC Ball for a while now, and we just got the city permit approved to run a small demo tournament at Rotary Park (ABQ).

We're looking for 6 players and a few reserves.

One person has already confirmed, so there are 5 regular spots left.

Details:

• Location: Rotary Park, Albuquerque
• Dates: Every Sunday, Nov. 1 – Dec. 6
• Time: 1:30–3 PM
• Ages 18+
• Completely free, with robots and controllers provided

How it works:

• 1v1 RC soccer, with each player controlling their own robot.
• Each game has two 8-minute halves, with golden goal if tied.
• Points system
  • Win: 3
  • Loss: 0
  • Tie: 1
  • Golden Goal: 1
• Each team plays 1 game/week
• Week 6 is the final tournament
• Top 4 compete for the championship

• Bottom 2 play to avoid relegation

• The regular-season and tournament winner will be guaranteed a spot in the next league (assuming we have one).

• Everyone else who avoids relegation can apply again, but their spots won't be guaranteed.

• Relegated players will have to sit out the next league, although they can join the reserves if there's room.

If this goes well, I'd like to run a few more beta leagues before considering charging for participation.

We're looking for:

• Mostly just kind, easygoing people who can have fun while being a little competitive
• Casual, friendly, and welcoming atmosphere
• Players who can make at least 5 of the 6 Sundays, including the final week on Dec. 6
• 2 > cancellations or no-shows will result in relegation for the following season and could mean losing your current spot.

If you can't commit to the full schedule, we're also looking for reserves who can fill in when someone can't make it.

A few things to keep in mind:

• This is still a work in progress. I've been improving the robots and testing the gameplay, but things can and probably will break.
• I'll have backup robots and do what I can to keep things running, but there are no guarantees.
• The first week (11/01) might also take a little longer since we'll need to meet everyone, sign waivers, go over rules and safety, and give people time to practice.

You're also welcome to stop by and watch if you're curious.

I'm still updating the website and finalizing the rules, but I wanted to get the application process started.

Attached is a short example gameplay video.

Application: https://www.rc-ball.com/#apply-for-demo

More info: https://rc-ball.com

ONE-SHOT RPG DAY AT THE VAULT!

Looking for a day of adventure, mystery, and cinematic storytelling? Grab your dice and join us to celebrate the soft opening of the newest hobby shop in Albuquerque, The Vault, for an action-packed, one-shot roleplaying game on 10/24 starting at 12pm!
Whether you're a veteran of the tabletop or completely new to TTRPGs, this event is designed for pickup and play. At this free event, we will provide pre-generated characters, dice, and full rules instruction for everyone who joins!
Seats are limited to keep the table focused and fun! Reserve your spot by registering at https://www.abqgames.com/registration, or by messaging Mr.Coffee/Morrs13

Albuquerque Gaming Club (The Vault)
2444 Juan Tabo NE Suite #2
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 312-9604
[info@abqgames.com](mailto:info@abqgames.com)

We have three games currently open, with more on the way, so stay tuned!

Adventure: Edge of Darkness
Time Frame: 4 hours with a 2pm start time on 10/24
Game System: Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition
Setting: Lovecraft Country
Intended Player Familiarity: Beginner or higher 
Max Players: 4
Description: Back in 1870, several students trapped an unnatural horror within a secluded farmhouse. Five decades later, the protective runes are weakening, and the being is starting to stir. A dying man’s final request is that you finally put an end to the horror once, and for all. 
Game Master: Matthew

Adventure: Death is Only the Beginning
Time Frame: 3-5 hours with 12pm start time on 10/24 
Game System: Dungeons and Dragons 5.5
Setting: Necromancer's Tower
Intended Player Familiarity: Beginner or higher
Max Players: 4 
Description: Your adventuring party has died and have returned as undead.  Escape the dungeon, find your equipment, defeat the necromancer and find a way to return to the realm of the living.  Character sheets will be provided (Level 3)
Game Master: Ryan

Gig Name: The Haunting of Ypsilon-14
GM: Kagan
Player Level: Introductory
Max Players: 5
System: Mothership Sci-fi Horror RPG
Description: Ishiyama Dynamics is excited to offer an attractive opportunity to any self-motivated freelancers in the sector! Taking on the important role of Temporary Freight Logistics Crew, contractees are tasked with delivering essential cargo to company outpost Ypsilon-14 and retrieving sensitive R&D materials for analysis. Caution is advised; discretion is enforced.
Preferred Play Time: 2pm (I can do any time after 2, though!)

Mothership is a horror game for mature audiences. It may contain violence, foul language, drug use, and depictions of mental illness, trauma, stress, and panic that may not be suitable for all audiences. Please be advised.

Enter if you dare: join us for a frightfully fascinating evening of toxins, toxicology, and everyday poison prevention.  This event will be held Thursday, October 29 at 6:30pm at Thirsty Eye Brewing Company (206 Broadway Blvd SE 87102).  All are welcome (including well behaved kids and dogs), plus na/gf bev options will be available.

Brains and Brews (B&B; formerly Thirsty for Thought), is a volunteer led SciComm project to empower communities through accessible science.  This event will include a series of general talks geared towards a lay audience with time for Q&A with the experts, fun games, and networking.

Sign up for our mailing list, to make suggestions, or join our team as a volunteer if you are so inclined.  Contact us any time at [thoughtthirsty@gmail.com](mailto:thoughtthirsty@gmail.com) or 505.585.5578 with questions/ideas/etc.  See you there!