Heretical Hangover, a Warhammer 30K Event
May
3
to May 5

Heretical Hangover, a Warhammer 30K Event

Heretical Hangover


THIS IS A COMMUNITY-ORGANIZED EVENT.

  • SPECTATING & NON-PARTICIPATION IS FREE.

  • GUILDHOUSE IS STILL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

  • PARTICIPATION REQUIRES A TICKET(SEE BELOW)

The Heretical Hangover is Northern California's Premier Horus Heresy event hosted by Everyday 30k
to tell the story of the assault on Forgeworld Mattalica by the Forces of the Warmaster.   This Premier 3 Day narrative event takes place May 3-5th, 2024, at Guildhouse, San Jose, California.

The event will take place across 5 rounds held on numerous tables of high quality terrain,  and with custom missions and themed terrain rules, where loss at one table can effect another in the following rounds.   

Join us in seeing if the Forces of the Emperor can hold against the onslaught of the Warmaster!  
More Information will be provided as we get closer to the date. 

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Maelstrom Mixer, a Warhammer 40k Event
May
3
to May 5

Maelstrom Mixer, a Warhammer 40k Event

Maelstrom Mixer

This is a community-organized event.

  • Spectating & non-participation is free.

  • Guildhouse is still open to the public.

  • Participation requires a ticket(see below)

 
 

“Maelstrom Mixer is an epic weekend of shared storytelling told through games between well-painted armies on amazing terrain in Games Workshop’s Warhammer universe. It is put on by Faultline 40K, a narrative-focused gaming club based in the Bay Area of California. This page is used for purchasing a ticket; more information about the event itself can be found at https://www.maelstrommixer.com

 
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SLASHBACK 2024
Apr
5
to Apr 7

SLASHBACK 2024

SLASHBACK 2024

Anime Fighting Game Tournament

  • participation requires registration - see below

  • Spectator ticket required before 5pm

  • Guildhouse is free and open to the public after 5pm

Slashback returns for its second year in San Jose, California at the Guildhouse event space, complete with kitchen and bar.

After a strong first year turnout, we're back this year with nine games spanning two full days, with increased player caps across the board! We have reserved discounted hotel blocks this year, so make sure to grab them while you can.

The competition will be fierce, so come prepared and reach for the sky!

For all details and registration, visit

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StarCraft 2 Tournament
Mar
30
10:30 AM10:30

StarCraft 2 Tournament

Norcal Starfest

  • participation requires registration (see below)

  • Spectating is free

  • Guildhouse is open to the public from 3pm

We are excited to officially announce NorCal StarFest II, an offline StarCraft II tournament at Guildhouse in San Jose, CA on March 30, 2024.

We welcome players of all levels and spectators to join. The event will also be streamed at https://twitch.tv/guildhouse.

Events

  • Main Event is 1v1 ladder pools into Top 16 Single Elimination bracket

  • Side Event TBA

Schedule

  • 10:30am: Doors open / Check-in begins

  • 11:00am: Ladder 1 players seated

  • 12:00pm: Ladder Pool 1

  • 2:00pm: Ladder 2 players seated

  • 3:00pm: Ladder Pool 2

  • 5:30pm: Top 16

All info + Registration here:

https://www.start.gg/tournament/norcal-starfest-ii/details

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Magic The Gathering Oil Painting
Mar
13
6:30 PM18:30

Magic The Gathering Oil Painting

MTG Land Oil Painting

This is a community organized event

Intoxicate and oil paint, Magic the Gathering theme

Come join us for a night of creativity and fun at Guildhouse in San Jose, CA, USA! Get ready to unleash your artistic side with some oil painting while enjoying a few drinks. And to top it off, we'll be incorporating a Magic the Gathering theme into our artwork. Whether you're a seasoned Magic player or just a fan of the game, this event is perfect for anyone looking to have a good time with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this unique experience!

  • Meet the artist

  • Go over the supplies

  • Pick your card, any card; I prefer landscapes & still-lifes but I know other people prefer portraits & figure

  • Get Painting!

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Valorant Tournament
Mar
9
11:00 AM11:00

Valorant Tournament

We are excited to bring you an in-person Valorant Tournament!

SCHEDULE

  • 10:45 am - Doors open

  • 11:00 am - Check-in

  • 11:10 am - Players set up

  • 11:45 am - Map bans

  • 12:00 Noon - Round 1

  • 2:15 pm - Map bans

  • 2:30 pm - Semis

  • 4:45 pm - Map bans

  • 5:00 pm - Finals

  • 7:30 pm - End

REGISTRATION

  • Early Registration closes on Wednesday 02/28/24 at 11:59 pm

  • Regular registration open until Saturday 03/09/24 9:00 AM

PRICES

  • Early bird registration $20 per player ($100 per team)

  • Regular registration $25 per player ($125 per team)

TEAM CAP

  • Tournament is capped to 8 teams

  • First come first serve for registration. Sign up early!

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Genesis Weekend
Feb
16
to Feb 19

Genesis Weekend

Genesis Weekend

It’s Genesis 10 at the convention center!

And Guildhouse is hosting official after parties all 3 days!

For regulars, please be aware:

  • Regular opening hours, closing later (2am each day)

  • There is no PC gaming this weekend

  • Guildhouse will be VERY CROWDED

  • After 10pm, there will be live entertainment and a cover (Free with Genesis Attendee Badge

    • Those inside before 10pm are good to stay

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Friday Jan 12 - Parlor Only
Jan
12
5:00 PM17:00

Friday Jan 12 - Parlor Only

Parlor Only

The Great Hall will closed to the public to host a wedding.

But fear not! There are beers, ciders, meads, and more available in our “Secret Shop” in The Parlor, along with PC, console, and board games.

There will be extra tables in the Parlor to accommodate additional groups

We apologize for the inconvenience! Hosting these large private events allows us to pay the rent and continue to offer our space to the gaming community.

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Keyboards: The Hotswap R3
Dec
17
2:00 PM14:00

Keyboards: The Hotswap R3

The Hot Swap 3

Norcal's biggest keyboard-based buy, sell, & trade event returns!

Our buy, sell, and trade is back for the third & final found of the year! Bring your backup keycap sets, impilse switch regrets, and surplus deskmats to the largest local marketplace! 

Sunday December 17

*2pm-5pm

Guildhouse, 420 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

Attending: $3 early bird, $5 pre-purchase, $10 at the door

Selling: $10 per 3 feet of reserved space

Seller details 

*Seller setup window: 1pm-2pm

Sellers will be provided at least 3' of table space to sell their wares. Please keep in mind- this is event is a fun way to offload some extra goods and interact with the community, not to set up a full shop. 

Seller Guidelines

You must be 16 years or older to sell at the event. You must present all required information accurately

Tiny Keyboard Shop or Guildhouse will not be held responsible for any missing or damaged items, the seller is fully responsible for any item they bring to the event.


Each item must be labeled clearly with:
● Condition: [New] or [Used]
● Price: [Cost] or [For Trade + What you would like to trade for] or [if you are open to
negotiating, may put “OBO” after] or [Free if you are giving the item away]


Sellers will be provided with price tags and signage to write down payment, contact information,
and or any other necessary information.

Goods Guidelines

All items must be present with the seller when you check in, and you will not be permitted to leave and or bring in additional goods after you have been escorted to your space.

All items must be keyboard related, which includes but is not limited to: Keyboards, Keycap Sets, Artisan Keycaps, Deskmats, Switches, Wristrests, Cables, and tools.

Any questions regarding the interpretation of the rules above are subject to discretion of The Hotswap staff. The Hotswap staff has the final say on all goods permitted, and all items will be verified by a staff member before being allowed into the event. Any individual caught breaking the rules, or causing problems for the staff, attendees, or other Hotswap participants will be removed from the event.

Guildhouse and the Tiny Keyboard Shop are not responsible for the transactions that occur during the event. We strongly urge any transactions between seller or buyer include a form of communication (email, phone number, social media tag) should any issues arise.

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Equinox West, a Star Citizen Fan Event
Dec
17
11:00 AM11:00

Equinox West, a Star Citizen Fan Event

Equinox West

Ticketed Event

Welcome to Equinox West, the West Coast sister event to Equinox Prime, held in Columbus, Ohio each June. At Equinox, Star Citizen backers (as well as their friends and family) can enjoy good company, good refreshments, and good gaming. Equinox events are commonly attended by Cloud Imperium Games employees as well as YouTube and Twitch personalities for the game, and there will be some high-quality giveaways! Be sure to check https://eqnxsc.com/ for pictures from past events, as well as updates on upcoming events. 07 pilots!

Event Schedule

11a: Social, meet & greets

12:30p: In-Game Event TBA

2:30p: Open Gaming / Board Gaming / Social

4:30p: Out of Game Event TBA

6:00p: (In-game) 890 Jump Bar Brawl - Last Man Standing

7:30p: Prize Drawings

7:45p: Social Hour

8:45p: Wrap-Up and Announcements

9:00p: Close

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Thursday Dec 7 - Parlor Only
Dec
7
5:00 PM17:00

Thursday Dec 7 - Parlor Only

Parlor Only

Note: There will be no tournament on Thursday Dec 7

The Great Hall will closed to the public to host a private event.

But fear not! There are beers, ciders, meads, and more available in our “Secret Shop” in The Parlor, along with PC, console, and board games.

There will be extra tables in the Parlor to accommodate additional groups

We apologize for the inconvenience! Hosting these large private events allows us to pay the rent and continue to offer our space to the gaming community.

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Wednesday Dec 6 - Late Open
Dec
6
5:00 PM17:00

Wednesday Dec 6 - Late Open

Great Hall Opens at 8pm

Note: There will be no Tournament on December 6, 2023

The Great Hall will open at 8pm on Wednesday 12/6

But fear not! There are beers, ciders, meads, and more available in our “Secret Shop” in The Parlor, along with PC, console, and board games.

There will be extra tables in the Parlor to accommodate additional groups

We apologize for the inconvenience! Hosting these large private events allows us to pay the rent and continue to offer our space to the gaming community.

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League of Legends Worlds - Saturday Night at Midnight
Nov
18
to Nov 19

League of Legends Worlds - Saturday Night at Midnight

MIDNIGHT Watch party!

Live from Korea, the legendary T1 takes on Weibo Gaming in the biggest event in esports! Guildhouse is open LATE* so you can watch the full series with the energy of a live audience. Bring the whole flex squad!

*The bar will stop serving alcohol at 1:30am, and there will be no in-and-outs after that point.

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NorCal Mechanical Keyboard Meetup
Nov
4
12:00 PM12:00

NorCal Mechanical Keyboard Meetup

Keyboard Meetup

Last year we hosted the largest mechanical keyboard meetup in the world, ever. This year we plan to so again! With special guests, sponsors, and giveaways- tickets will sell out (again), so make sure to reserve one of the 800 available tickets here before they’re gone:

Note: Guildhouse will be open for regular service after the event ends at 6pm.

A note from the organizer:

"Howdy Everyone, Manofinterests here and it’s been a while since we’ve had a meetup hasn’t it? Well I’d like to announce that once again we will be meeting up! Special thanks to Guildhouse for the venue! Come on by on November 4th 2023 for keyboards, drinks, friends, and a good time! We hope to see all of you wonderful people there.

Sponsors & Special Guests to be announced Soon!

Please click the link below to purchase your ticket. Tickets will be $10 through October 16, and $20 starting on October 17, so get them sooner than later!

The meetup will take place between 12PM and 6PM at Guildhouse!

If you’re interested in sponsoring the event, please submit a sponsor form and I will be contacting you shortly.

Thank you everyone and I hope to see you all there!

PS: Don’t forget to check out our special guests and sponsors pages!"

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FanimeCon Open House
Oct
29
4:00 PM16:00

FanimeCon Open House

FanimeCon Open House

From FanimeCon:

“We are happy to announce the FanimeCon Open House!

Join us at the Guildhouse on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 4:00 pm for a look at how we make FanimeCon happen with an all-volunteer roster. Meet our dedicated staff, learn how we do what we do, and win some prizes too! 

Hang out with the different departments that put together the con you know and love, plus learn how you can join our FanimeCon family. You can also join us now via apply.fanime.com and meet us at the Open House!

The Open House will be at the Guildhouse at 420 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113 on Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

See you there!”

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Tuesday Oct 24 - Parlor Only
Oct
24
5:00 PM17:00

Tuesday Oct 24 - Parlor Only

Parlor Only

Note: There will be no Trivia on October 24

The Great Hall will closed to the public to host a private event.

But fear not! There are beers, ciders, meads, and more available in our “Secret Shop” in The Parlor, along with PC, console, and board games.

There will be extra tables in the Parlor to accommodate additional groups

We apologize for the inconvenience! Hosting these large private events allows us to pay the rent and continue to offer our space to the gaming community.

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Sunday Oct 15 - Parlor Only
Oct
15
3:00 PM15:00

Sunday Oct 15 - Parlor Only

Parlor Only

The Great Hall will closed to the public to host a private event.

But fear not! There are beers, ciders, meads, and more available in our “Secret Shop” in The Parlor, along with PC, console, and board games.

There will be extra tables in the Parlor to accommodate additional groups

We apologize for the inconvenience! Hosting these large private events allows us to pay the rent and continue to offer our space to the gaming community.

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