Student community for strategic games at the University of Innsbruck.
DECK organizes and attends events around strategic card games, tabletop, pen-and-paper role-playing games, and game culture. From open game nights to collaborations with local initiatives, we want to bring together people with shared interests.
DECK will be represented at Gamers Heaven Tirol 2026 in Telfs.
Date: June 20 and 21, 2026
DECK is likely planning to participate in Spielaktiv in Innsbruck.
More information will follow once dates and details are confirmed.
A collaboration with OneStone Studios for SPIEL Essen 2026 is likely planned.
Further information will follow once the planning becomes more concrete.
DECK is not limited to a single type of event. Some events are organized by us, while others are attended or supported together as a community.
Our game nights are open events for strategic card games, deckbuilders, pen-and-paper role-playing games, tabletop, and other formats. They are suitable for both experienced players and newcomers.
Beginner events allow new players to learn rules, try formats, and play their first games without pressure.
We want to connect students, university employees, and interested people through shared games and formats.
DECK is open to collaborations with local groups, studios, associations, events, and initiatives around games, science communication, and creative projects.
Our previous activities include:
In addition to confirmed dates, we are planning or considering further activities, including:
Depending on the event, different formats may be the focus. Typical activities include:
You usually do not need prior experience. At many events, materials can be explained, shared, or prepared together.
Our events are especially aimed at students from all semesters as well as employees of the University of Innsbruck. Depending on the event, other interested people are also welcome.
It is important to us that new people can join easily. If you are unsure whether an event is suitable for you, feel free to contact us.
Current dates, locations, and detailed information are published through our announcements, Instagram, and WhatsApp community.
Would you like to organize an event with DECK or develop an existing format together? We are happy to receive requests from local groups, studios, associations, university units, and other initiatives.
Possible collaborations include game nights, workshops, tournaments, introduction events, or science communication formats around games and strategy.