RETROLYMPIAD

Overview

Throw on a sweatband and work out your thumbs, at a vintage video game tournament hosted at ACMI. Emceed by comedians Andy Matthews and Al Tremblay Birchall, and timed to coincide with the leadup to the Rio Olympics, the Retrolympiad will feature an array of 8-bit sporting and Olympic-themed console and arcade games, from Olympic Gold to Konami's Track and Field.

The games begin at 8pm on Saturday July 23. In addition to all the button-pushing action, ticketholders will be able to enjoy a bite and grab something to drink, before hitting the dance floor to a DJ set by none other than Midnight Juggernauts loaded with 80s-inspired beats.

The gamers who put up the best showing will be awarded at the end of the night as part of a special medal ceremony. Let's face it: that's about as close to Olympic glory as most of us will ever get.