Play Sharp Esports Event

Play Sharp is coming to Barnaby's Lounge on Monday 2 November, a Super Smash Bros Ultimate tournament run by Team Mayhem. It's a trial run, and if it goes well, the organisers are hoping to make it a monthly fixture at the lounge.

If you're not familiar with the names behind it, Team Mayhem are the ones who put on the weekly and regional Bexhill tournament series, so they've got a fair bit of experience running things. This is their first foray into Hastings, and they're bringing the same format they use in Bexhill: open to all skill levels, with a particular focus on being supportive of new or inexperienced players entering the scene. It's as much about getting people into the game as it is about the competition itself, so if you've never entered a tournament before, this is a good place to start.

As for the game, it's Super Smash Bros Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch. The format is open to everyone, so you don't need to be a seasoned pro to sign up; you'll find a mix of regulars and newcomers on the same night. The organisers describe the atmosphere as supportive, which is a helpful way to frame it if you're worried about your first few matches.

It runs from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Barnaby's Lounge, 46 Robertson Street, Hastings, East Sussex. If it takes off, the plan is to keep it going monthly, so this is the first of what could be a regular night for the local Smash community.