Gaymer Gathering: Mario Kart Tournament, Cosplay & Gaming Social

# Ready to Race, connect, and meet new people in Charlotte?! Join us for Gaymer Gathering, a welcoming gaming and social meetup hosted by New Places & New Faces CLT and The Gaming Lounge in partnership with Bar Argon and Sidelines Sports Bar. Whether you're a competitive Mario Kart racer, a casual gamer, a board game enthusiast, a cosplay fan, or simply looking to make new friends, this event is for you. ## Event Highlights • Mario Kart Tournament • Prizes for Top Finishers • Cosplay Welcome & Encouraged • Board Games & Social Games • Outdoor Patio Social Space • Great Music & Drink Specials • Meet New Friends • Food, Drinks & Community This event brings together gamers, geeks, nerds, cosplay enthusiasts, board game lovers, and community-minded people for an afternoon of fun, competition, and connection. Whether you're chasing first place in the tournament, showing off your favorite cosplay, enjoying casual games, or simply looking for a welcoming place to meet new people, Gaymer Gathering has something for everyone. ## Not Into Gaming? Come Anyway. Gaymer Gathering is more than a tournament. It's a chance to connect with new people, enjoy great conversations, and become part of Charlotte's growing LGBTQ+ community. Bar Argon features an amazing outdoor patio, making it the perfect place to relax with friends, enjoy drink specials, listen to great music, and meet new people in a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're racing for prizes, playing board games, showing off your cosplay, or simply looking for a fun social outing, there's a place for you here. Come for the games. Stay for the community. Race. Relax. Socialize. Connect. ## Mario Kart Tournament Rules ### General Structure * Multiplayer Versus Mode: Races will be conducted in groups of 4 players per setup. * Top 2 Advance: The 2 players with the highest total score at the end of the round will advance to the next bracket tier. The bottom 2 players are eliminated. *…