McMaster Extra Life

Roll the dice or make your move—it's game night! Join us on Monday, April 1st, from 7-10PM for an evening of fun and friendly competition! Taking place in PGCLL 124!

McMaster Chess Club is going to be hosting a game to put your skills to the test with their Guess My ELO challenge! OR choose from a large variety of board games brought to you by McMaster Board Game Society! Don’t miss out on the fun! 🎲♟️

As Spring Carnival approaches, and would like to thank our various sponsors for their support of the event!

Shoutout to for providing a significant portion of prizing, for their hoodies, for providing subscriptions, for their continued services, and for their support of student events!

The MEL X GEEKS Spring Carnival is just around the corner so we wanted to give some extra awesome details about the event! 🌸

Get ready for the night of your life! With games, laughs, food and RAFFLE PRIZES, what could you want more? 🎡🎉

Be sure to join us on the 19h of March from 7 PM to 11 PM and stay tuned for more updates ✨‼️

SIGN UP IN OUR LINKTREE

Get ready to flex those mental muscles and sprint to victory at Trivia Trackstar on March 11th in Clubspace! 🧠💥 McMaster Extra Life and Mac Trivia club encourages you to gather your squad, outsmart the competition, and race for the ultimate prize: a sleek desk mat! 🏁✨

Wrapping up our Cupid & Cheers events we reminisce on all the tasty drinks, fun origami, & heartfelt matchmaking that had all of us head over heels! Thank you so much to everyone who came out to this event and a special thanks goes out Wrapping up our Cupid & Cheers event, we’re filled with nostalgia for the delicious drinks, delightful origami, and heartfelt connections that left us all head over heels! Huge thanks to everyone who joined us, and a special shoutout to and for bringing this lovely event to our community! 💘🥂

LAST CALL!!! Ready for Valorant Winter Warfare, the ultimate x .uog Valorant tournament?

Sign up NOW before Wednesday, February 21 @ 11:59 PM for a chance to compete for a whopping prize pool of OVER $300!

The event will be streamed LIVE on our Twitch ! Save the date: Feb 23 (5-11PM) for GROUPS + QUARTERFINALS, and Feb 24 (5-11PM) for SEMIFINALS + FINALS!

SIGNUP FORM & RULEBOOK links can be found in our bio!

Lastly, we want to give a huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors who made this event possible! Shoutout to Endear Gaming, , , and ! Don’t miss out on all the fun to wrap up your reading week!

Calling all agents, we’ve partnered with .uog to deliver unto you an exciting new prospect: the Valorant WINTER WARFARE tournament, happening Feb 23-24 from 5-11PM! Virtual Valorant never gets old, and from Iso 1v1-ers to pocket Sages, are welcome to compete for a prize pool of OVER $300!

SIGNUP FORM & RULEBOOK can be found in the link in our bio! Sign-up is $20 per team, $5 per person.
we can’t wait to watch your matches unfold!

What if you can’t participate? Don’t worry, we’ll be streaming it live on our Twitch, https://twitch.tv/macextralife.

To all gaming enthusiasts, casual and competitive, McMaster Extra Life invites you to our SECOND GENERAL MEETING! Enjoy a variety of games and fun @ PGCLL 124 next MONDAY, January 29th 7-10 pm.

Immerse yourself in the excitement with...

🥇 Mario Kart and Chess Tournaments!
🏆 Prizing (30$ steam gift card, MEL keyboard, chess.com premium subscriptions, and more!)
🎉Mini Events & Community Games!
🎟An Amazing Raffle!
🎮 Switch + PS3 Game Stations!
♟ Chess + Board Game Setups!

Stay tuned to our Instagram and Discord for more announcements regarding GM2, including potential partnerships! Let’s start off this year with a banger! 😉

Join us THIS TUESDAY, December 5th, from 7-10 PM in BSB 119 for our final game night of the year, featuring Mini Gingerbread Houses & Jackbox games! 🎉

Whether you’re in the mood for sweet creations or a sweet victory, we’ve got you covered. See you there! ☃️

Join us this week for some party games— including Mario Party and Overcooked! 2!

Dive into a night of laughter and competition with new friends and play to be the one with the most stars, or the best chef!

MEL’s weekly game night will be taking place this Tuesday, November 28 in BSB 119, from 7-10 PM! May the best team win! 🙂

Every year, we’re more and more ambitious with our annual Gameathon, and every year, y’all deliver. Why are we so excited? Because this year, we raised a total of $4,479.01 for the McMaster Children’s Hospital!!! 📣📣📣

Imagine that. Over $4400 for children who need it. Give yourself a pat on the back, everyone, because you deserve it.

To our sponsors, who graciously supported us through thick and thin; to you, who attended our event for hours on end; to you, who tuned into our stream, even if only for a moment; and to you, who came, laughed once, and left:

THANK YOU FOR HELPING US MAKE THIS YEAR’S GAMEATHON A BOOMING SUCCESS!

As usual, .

TWO DAYS LEFT TILL GAMEATHON! We hope you're all as excited as we are to get to the PGCLL games, donations, events, and more, but before anything, we want to give a loud shout-out to our amazing sponsors!

Thank you to Starbucks for your wonderful gift baskets, and Boston Pizza for your coupons. A big shout out to Torchlight for your generous $250+ contribution, Ashkeebs and Mino Keys for your amazing deskmats and keycaps, and The Burnt Tongue for your generous donations to our prize pool. Thank you to Bread Bar, Landmark, Diced Ice and Dropout for the support, Lemon Bar for the refreshing drinks and service, and AMD for once again providing PCs to our event.

The event would not be possible without everyone's contributions, so make sure to come Friday and catch it all in action!

Attention EVERYONE! McMaster Extra Life’s 24-hour GAMEATHON is close approaching! Read this post carefully, because we’re revealing key details for SPECIAL GUESTS, MINI-EVENTS, and DOOMSDAY DONATIONS!

SPECIAL GUESTS
Let’s not take the spotlight off our wonderful guest stars: the incredible Dr. Anthony Chibba and Dr. Joshua Koenig will be attending Gameathon! If you ever wanted to get back at a prof for a low grade or difficult exam, now’s your chance! Demolish them at Smash Bros! Beat them up in chess! The sky’s the limit!

MINI-EVENTS
Gameathon will consist of an abundance of fun mini-events, including:
- 24/7 board games, chess, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Smash Bros stations
- Trivia tournament
- Jackbox party games
- LoL ARAM tournament
- Karaoke
- Anime/Movie watch parties
- Smash tournament
- Geoguessr tournament..and of course, the chaotic DOOMSDAY DONATIONS that will be running all throughout the 24 hours :). Join us for a good time and a chance to win exciting prizes! Full mini-events schedule (and signup forms for tourneys) will be released soon!

DOOMSDAY DONATIONS
24 hours of punishments are just around the corner! Donate to take part in fun challenges for the full exec team along with individual exec punishments. Want to throw a water balloon at someone, or maybe make them eat a full lemon (peel and all)? How about shave off a strip of their hair? This is your chance! Check out the full list of exec donations in our bio. All money donated will go to the McMaster Children’s Hospital, so don’t miss out!

Whether you’re an avid gaming enthusiast or just want to spice up your sticker game, MEL is proud to unveil PART 2 of our SPECTACULAR STICKER SHOP!

Each high-quality, vinyl sticker is handmade with care for you and , with wonderful designs that’ll go with all of your accessories. Wanna express your love for your favorite midlaner? Wanna be toxic (but in an endearing way)? Even if you just wanna showcase your favourite anime character, now you can, using only 3x3in of space!

Stickers are $2 each for online pre-orders, or $3 each if you purchase them in-person. Online orders can be picked-up at our next MEL event - just show us proof of payment at our sticker booth. And guess what? If you buy 3 stickers, you get 1 free!

Order now through the form in our Linktree while supplies last, and keep an eye out for more sick MEL-sanctioned merch to come!

MEL sends a MASSIVE THANKS to our sponsors of GENERAL MEETING happening TONIGHT from 7PM-10PM in PGCLL 124!

will be providing a limited supply of free cans of monster so act quickly to get yours once the doors open!
and their incredible rolled ice cream will be present throughout the duration of the event!
Finally, will have their own station to enhance our gaming experience and our personal health!

Come join the fun at MEL's General Meeting this Thursday, September 21, 7-10PM in PGCLL 124! What should you be looking forward to? Well...

1. Game stations are free and plentiful, with Switches, board games, and more.
2. Even better, we'll be running some fan-favorite events like chop the chocolate, mini-tournaments, Jackbox and more throughout the event (with some prizing to look forward to as well for the lucky winners 👀 ).
3. EVEN even better, be on the lookout for the E-Sports RMT for an expert massage to make sure you're in top gaming shape.
4. And if you're looking for a quick dinner between games, MEL will be selling some classic ramen/egg combos. A big shoutout to Diced Ice for coming and selling their signature rolled ice cream, too!

That being said, make sure to arrive on-the-dot, because our lovely exec team will be presenting the deets on what we do and how YOU can join us!

Phew, that's all from us for now. Hope you're as excited to we are to see everyone there!

Looking for an inclusive club environment that celebrates gaming and fundraising for a cause? If either of those pique your interest, look no further than !

Our exec team is looking to expand our horizons by opening applications for club reps! Positions are open to anyone who has a strong passion for gaming culture and spare time to help organize and facilitate events. First step to apply is to fill out the Google form in our Linktree, located in our bio.

The application is due SEPT 24TH @ 11:59PM. Successful written applicants will be contacted by email to schedule an interview by video call, audio call, or in-person (whichever you are comfortable with). No technical skills or previous club experience is required. Good luck and see you very soon :))

Calling all folks and gamers to announce ’s first GENERAL MEETING! Whether you’re interested to hear about the club or just looking to have a chill time, we have the event for you! At this event you can find yourself getting consumed by…

🎮 Switch + PS3 Game Stations!
♟ Chess + Board Game Setups!
🍨 Sweet Treats from our SPONSOR

Stay tuned to our Instagram and Discord for more announcements regarding GENERAL MEETING including the specific room and other potential partnerships! We can’t wait to see you there :)

Calling all incoming first-year gamers and lovers of recreation! MEL welcomes you to the macextralife discord server on August 23, from 7 - 10PM, for an evening of games, laughs, introductions, and memories to define the summer. Whether you are a hardcore competitive league rat or a cozy stardew girlie, MEL welcomes you with open arms 🫶Get to know your fellow class of 2027 by joining program specific channels on our discord or hangout with other first years in the just chatting channel. We can’t wait to see you!

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Hey, everyone! Check out our next exciting Game Night on August 12, 8-11PM in the MEL Discord! We know school's starting soon, and with that comes social responsibility - yikes. So make some new friendships on Jackbox, break some old ones in Among Us, and set yourself up for an entertaining time. Summer's nearing the end, but it's definitely ongoing, so come join the fun!

LAST CALL! SIGN-UPS END TONIGHT, JUNE 12 @ 11:59PM!

Get your game faces on because It's almost time for MEL's online League of Legend's tournament: Rift Royale! Lucky for you, today is your last chance to sign up (for free, too)!

A reminder that the open bracket (Summoner's Rift 5v5) features Riot-sponsored prizes for top 3: 10, 5, and 1 Masterwork chest & keys/person, respectively. For the Casual bracket (ARAM 3v3), the top 2 get MEL stickers: 2x3 or 1x3 MEL stickers, respectively. *Pickup for the stickers will be in-person at our Clubsfest table.

Be sure to check out our Linktree for all the VERY important info for contestants! There, you'll find the signup sheet, rulebook, and other logistical information.

Excited to see you all this weekend! And hey, if you don't want to compete, consider watching it all play out on our Twitch 😉

JOIN US for MEL's final game night of the year! Tonight there will be your regularly scheduled board games with chess played across the land & party games projected on the big screen! Join us and our partners & to celebrate our FINAL GAME NIGHT OF THE YEAR!!

MEL RETURNS from the deep depths of Valorant LAN for a collaboration with . Catch us tomorrow in PGCLL 124 for a Chess & Switch GAME NIGHT after a whopping 2 week hiatus! We can’t wait to see you there :)

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With the Monster Energy MEL Valorant LAN Campus Clash Tournament well underway, we wanted to make sure everyone knew about the organizations that made this whole event possible.

A big shoutout to Monster Energy, NACE Starleague, Diced Ice, AMD, and Esports RMT for their support throughout the entire process - from providing resources and services to sharing our event details on their social media, their generous contributions are what make (and made!) the tournament come to fruition.

Thank you, everyone! A reminder that tomorrow starts the LAN portion of our event, with live matches in PGCLL B138, mini-events in PGCLL B131, food booths, hype, and more! From all of us at MEL, enjoy the rest of the event!

To all agents and soon-to-be spectators, listen up: the final schedule for the Monster Energy MEL Valorant LAN Campus Clash Tournament is here!

For the entirety of the 4-day event, come cheer on your favorite team, relax at our mini-events, and partake in some great food, vibes, and prizes! AND Monster Energy's team are running a booth available during the event, with free samples and merch! Make sure you come in-person to catch both them and us at PGCLL!

Of course, a reminder that you can witness Valorant matches happening LIVE on our Twitch (EVEN RIGHT NOW, CHECK OUT OUR LINKTREE). Did we mention we'll have a registered massage therapist in the evenings at PGCLL from Friday-Sunday? Because we do.

A big thanks to all our sponsors for making this event possible! For the viewers, we can't wait to see you online or in-person - and for the competitors... show us what you got!

VALORANT LAN SPONSORS REVEAL!
Hello all VALORANT players! We are super excited to reveal our sponsorship rebrand for MEL's biggest event this semester, happening March 23-26 all around PGCLL: the MONSTER ENERGY MEL VALORANT CAMPUS CLASH LAN TOURNAMENT!

The stakes have changed. Assemble your team, plan your strategies, and fight for the monstrous prize pool of....

$2500!!

We'd like to thank Monster Energy and NACE Starleague for generously supporting this tournament. Stay tuned for the exact prize pool breakdown, information about mini events, and a full event schedule soon in the coming week!

Once again:
We welcome VALORANT players from ANY UNIVERSITY to sign up and play. For a $5 buy-in (or $20 for a team of 5), choose between two elo brackets and gather your friends to compete on LAN in PGCLL! And for those at home, we'll be streaming the entire tournament on the MEL Twitch as well! Come watch the in-person action in PGCLL, complete with mini events, giveaways, and watch parties!

DATE🗓️: MARCH 23-26
LOCATION📍: PGCLL B138 (Tournament Arena), PGCLL B131 (Mini Event Room)

SIGN UP AND READ THE RULEBOOK IN OUR LINKTREE!

Signups end March 21 @ 11:59PM

We can't wait to see the action live - keep an eye out for new updates, including giveaways, mini events, and polls! May the best team win!
We'd like to repeat that this event is proudly organized by Monster Energy, along with NACE Starleague and AMD Interns.

EDIT: NEW DATE MARCH 23-26, NEW PRIZE POOL AT ~$2500!!!

Calling all VALORANT enthusiasts! Get excited for MEL's biggest event this semester, happening March 16-19 all around PGCLL: the VALORANT CAMPUS CLASH LAN TOURNAMENT (sponsored by AMD Interns)!Join us in witnessing an exciting 4-day tournament for the fame and glory of being crowned the champions of McMaster's first ever Valorant LAN!!

We welcome all insta-lockers, pocket Sages, top fraggers, and all other Valorant players to sign-up and participate. For a $5 buy-in (or $20 for a team of 5), choose between two brackets and gather your friends to compete for an INSANE $320+ PRIZE POOL!And for those at home, we'll be streaming the entire tournament on the MEL Twitch as well! Come celebrate the in-person action on in PGCLL - just follow the signs and you'll know where to go.

DATE🗓: March 16-19

LOCATION📍: PGCLL 127, PGCLL M16

Sign up solo or as a team up to 5 in our linktree. The rulebook can also be found there!
We can't wait to see the action live - keep an eye out for new updates, including giveaways, mini events, and polls! May the best team win!

You've got that look on your face again... You're struggling to find good stickers for yourself and your friends, aren't you? Well, look no further, for MEL is proud to unveil our SPECTACULAR STICKER SHOP!

Each sticker is handmade with care for you and forthekids, with wonderful designs that'll go with all of your accessories. Wanna express your love for your favorite midlaner? Wanna be toxic (but in an endearing way)? Now you can, using only 3x3in of space!

Stickers are $2 each for online pre-orders, or $3 each if you purchase them in-person. Online orders can be picked-up at our next MEL event - just show us proof of payment at our sticker booth. And guess what? If you buy 3 stickers, you get 1 free!

Order now through the form in our Linktree while supplies last, and keep an eye out for more sick MEL-sanctioned merch to come!