What We Do

Welcome! We are BVGS - The official gaming society of Bath University. Whether you play video games casually in your free time, competitively online, or want to get into competitive gaming properly, we offer many opportunities for all! You can expect lots of fun at our LAN parties, and various events (such as quizzes, cinema trips and console socials) throughout the year for our members!

Reasons to Join Us

• We run 6 LAN parties over the year, where we often showcase Virtual Reality with a HTC Vive and run tournaments with a variety of prizes!
• 24/7 moderated Discord community, follow the link and join us!
• Weekly online gaming events! More info on our Discord server!
• Frequent social trips to trampolining, bowling, the cinema and more! (subject to change with COVID regulations)
• We field multiple competitive teams for all NUEL and NSE leagues: League of Legends, CS:GO, Dota 2, Overwatch, Rocket League, and more!
• Two video game themed pub quiz events - one before the first LAN, and a second in Spring.
• Annual Christmas meal. (subject to change with COVID regulations)
• Summer gaming - During the summer holidays, we run online gaming events and tournaments, up until Freshers' Week!

Accreditations

• In 2021/22 we were awarded a Gold Inclusivity award, based on our proactive goals towards addressing the under-represented groups in our society!
• In 2020/21 we were also awarded the "Most Inclusive Group" 20/21 Award, and shortlisted for the "Best Overall Group" 20/21 Award!
• We are not only partnered with NSE and the NUEL, we have numerous sponsorships in the background and we're keen to secure the best opportunities for our members!

Come & Meet Us

The best way to meet us is to participate in one of our main LAN events, be that virtually or in person. See the Facebook page or Discord Server for more information.

Most of the time we hang out in our Discord Server with ongoing game discussions, event announcements, weekly gaming events and much more.

Join us on our Facebook page for event pages and reminders as well as pictures and general discussion.

Our LAN Events - 2022/23

LAN events are multi day in-person events, where we invite all members and their friends to bring their laptops/pcs to a venue on campus and have a massive LAN party. These usually feature freebies and drinks from sponsors, alongside many tournaments, games and mini-events!

• #1: 8th - 9th October (n00bcamp)
• #2: 5th - 6th November (Spooky LAN)
• #3: 10th - 11th December (Christmas LAN) - Usual LAN fun, plus secret santa!
• #4: 2nd - 5th February (ISB LAN)
• #5: 4th - 5th March (LAN #5)
• #6: 4th - 7th June (LAN #6) - Extra-long Summer LAN!

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