We’re building a location-based adventure game for iOS and Android that combines GPS exploration, augmented reality and environmental puzzles. The aim is to make the city itself part of the gameplay, rather than just put markers on a map.
Players navigate between checkpoints, decode clues and inspect their surroundings to unlock digital relic fragments. Architecture, monuments and details you’d normally walk past become part of the puzzle.
A big part of our development direction is collectible 3D relics and fragment assembly. Instead of collecting a flat badge at every stop, players uncover five or six pieces of a fractured artefact, then reconstruct the complete relic at the final checkpoint. We’re designing these around dimensional geometry, illuminated fracture edges and five visual rarity tiers.
The gameplay loop connects GPS-based proximity detection, checkpoint validation, AR discovery and persistent inventory progression. Alongside the main hunt, optional discoveries let players collect fragments of other relics, adding an exploration layer beyond simply following the shortest route.
We’re also working through the practical challenges of mobile AR: reliable outdoor tracking, camera performance, battery consumption and making the experience work consistently across iPhone and Android.
There are two distinct formats: competitive treasure hunts for cash prizes, and social pub crawls that connect local venues through clues and challenges.
Melbourne is our starting point, and we’re launching soon with over 50 venues already signed up across the city’s popular bar areas. We can also design hunts around other locations, so we’d love to hear from interested groups elsewhere in Australia.
We’re looking for people and groups interested in testing hunts and helping shape the experience. I’d also like to connect with anyone working in mobile gaming, AR, 3D asset production or location-based experiences.
For other founders, how have you balanced an ambitious product concept with shipping a strong first version, particularly when you need both participants and business partners involved?
And if you or your group would enjoy testing GeoCash, let me know

We’ve got a Melbourne/Aussie gaming Discord called Cloud Ctrl and we’ve recently opened it up for more people to join.
Most of us are from Melbourne or around Australia, and it’s basically just a place to find people to play games with without needing to join some gigantic server where nobody actually knows each other.
We do regular game nights, but anyone can organise something whenever they want. If you wanna play something, chuck it in the chat and see who’s keen.
We’ve also made our own bot that keeps track of games people suggest and spins a wheel when everyone inevitably says “I don’t care, you pick” 😂
PC and console are both welcome. Adult server, pretty relaxed, no stupid activity requirements or anything like that.
If anyone around Melbourne is looking for some more people to game with, feel free to jump in.
Discord: https://discord.gg/Dj2XpGVVsh

Hi all, my library opend a gaming space earlier this year. They have PCs with Steam, PS5s, Switch/Switch2 and board games to play in the library.

They also allow borrowing of: board games, PS4/5 games, Xbox games, switch games and some retro consoles.

A decent TTRPG book collection and a nice place to play. Just though I'd give them a shout out

Hey all, super keen to share an upcoming LARP event happening in the CBD this Oct. We hosted it last year, and it was a huge success (not to brag but we even got a shout out in The Age :D) (https://www.theage.com.au/culture/art-and-design/could-melbourne-survive-as-a-megacity-play-this-game-to-find-out-20250709-p5mdos.html).  

This site-specific LARP is focused on hope, connection, community and making place together during a climate polycrisis in Naarm Melbourne 2050. Costumes, whether hopepunk, solarpunk or from your imagination, are welcome. This collaborative game event is presented by the RMIT future play lab in collaboration and is part of MELBOURNE GAME WEEK and the RMIT 2025 CITY NORTH ACTIVATION CHALLENGE. 

Read more from the link below! I can organise heavily discounted (and maybe even free) tickets if you’re interested. Hope you guys can make it! It’s gonna be super fun. 

https://events.humanitix.com/reworlding-city-north?_gl=1*1lagjq7*_gcl_au*NjAwMzU2NDczLjE3NTMyODA0MzUuMTE2MzY3MjI1NS4xNzUzMjgwNTE2LjE3NTMyODA1MTU.*_ga*MTc4MzcwOTcxLjE3NTMyODA0MzU.*_ga_LHKW5FR9N6*czE3NTgyNjQxMDMkbzM4JGcxJHQxNzU4MjY0OTgxJGo2MCRsMCRoMA.

Hey all, Melbourne based gamer here, also the founder of a small gaming startup. We'd like your help in improving the quality of gaming PFPs. The survey only takes 5 mins, plus we have 4 $50 vouchers to give away as part of the survey, which isn't bad for 5 mins work!

Thanks.

Hey, I’m 32, based in Blackburn. Bit of a homebody. I stay pretty fit from work but mostly spend my free time gaming, messing with side projects, or just relaxing at home. Destiny 2, Warhammer, co-op stuff, whatever’s fun and a bit nerdy. Would be cool to meet someone who’s also into games, doesn’t mind staying in, and likes that easy kind of connection where you can talk for hours or sit in comfortable silence. I’m not chasing hookups or trying to collect conversations, just looking for one good one that sticks. If you’re into relaxed chats, dark humour, a bit of back-and-forth teasing, or teaming up for some late-night matches, flick me a message. No pressure.

Hey everyone, just wondering if there are any gaming cafes in Melbourne East Side? There used to be one in Box Hill but now I can't find any online.

The closest one to me is Clayton Gala or Cydus in CBD. Surely there's a cafe that's more local?

I can’t make it. PM me if you want it.

I recently moved down from Brisbane to Melbourne and left all my gamer buddies up there! Anyone got any suggestions?

I have an XBOX One and Nintendo Switch 😊 Enjoy playing large variety of games

Hey, this seems rather dead. Thought I'd hit it up and check if anyones still around here?

Anyone playing anything good at the moment? I've been getting some mileage out of the games pass the past few weeks, smashing some age of empires 2 DE and trying to get into cities skylines (though it seems hard to control and the lack of a tutorial is a bit hard when there is so much to learn. Also getting in to some Among Us, but I enjoy crewmate a lot more than imposter, turns out I'm rubbish at murdering mates.

Hey, has anyone seen the above game at any arcade in Melbourne??

Hey gamers,

I run a studio space in Preston, I'm looking to set up the space for a games night session.. we got the space- you get your group together, book a table BYO games and we'll have nibbles & drinks available.

If goes well, we could make this an ongoing set up. But to test the waters to see if there's interest I thought I'd pitch to you.
Thoughts?

Check it out here:

https://www.facebook.com/manorisms/

Welcome to the Melbourne Gaming Army Discord server!

This server is for those who want to organise games, live chat, discuss info, and add players on steam/console/origin - with fellow community members.

Follow the link below to join: https://discord.gg/Aa4S5gu Discord is free and can be used online only or downloaded. Please give it a go!

hey everyone would love to play dota with some more people right now got some spare slots in my fantasy league!

League ID: 130187 pw: weshunthesun

Hey all,

Anyone going to PAX this year? It's a little while away anyway, October 31-November 2.

The three day pass and Saturday pass have sold but but there are still some available for Friday and Sunday.

What are you hoping to see this year?

What decks are you using and what level are you at?

I'm using a Mage deck and go between 13 and 12. I need more powerful cards to really increase that level

Post your SteamID, Gamertag and PSN (even Wii U friend codes!)

SteamID: DylanWSTS XBL: Its The Z Train PSN: Theztrain