About this Event
PAX week starts here. Four controllers, one CRT-era classic, total chaos. 🍄
The original and still the meanest. Nintendo 64 Mario Kart, played the way it was meant to be played, with everyone crammed around the same screens. Warm up for PAX 2026 with the tournament that decides who actually knows Choco Mountain.
🎮 What’s happening:
Mario Kart 64 tournament across our N64 booths
Bracket racing with a big finale
Track rotation from Luigi Raceway to Rainbow Road
Retro atmosphere at Melbourne’s favourite arcade bar
Comp drink on entry and gaming themed cocktails throughout the night
Prizes for winners including our grand prize: A Bartronica VIP experience bundle worth over $400
📍 Venue: Bartronica Melbourne, 335 Flinders Lane (downstairs)
📅 Date: Wednesday 7 October
💵 Entry: $20
🏁 Controllers ready. Limited spots on the grid, so grab yours before PAX week swallows the city.
Event venue & nearby stays
Basement 335 Flinders Ln, 335 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Australia
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