Adventure Awaits at Empire!

Where friendships form, creativity blooms,
and award-winning games spark endless fun.

Join the Adventure

Established in 2012, Empire is a vibrant after-school board games club where creativity, connection, and strategy come to life.

Students build friendships, develop critical thinking, and explore over 150 modern board games in a joyful, screen-free environment.

Led by registered teacher David “The Wanderer” Hammond, Empire creates memorable face-to-face experiences that children look forward to each week.

Registration Open

  • Bibra Lake

    Tuesdays

    3:15 — 5:30pm

    Term 2, 2026

    Join Empire

  • Glendalough

    Mondays

    4:00 — 5:30pm

    Term 2, 2026

    Registration via School

  • Nollamara

    Wednesdays

    3:15 — 5:30pm

    Term 2, 2026

    Join Empire

Why Parents Love Empire

  • “Daniel loves going to Empire and looks forward to that day every week. He is able to play with his friends which doesn’t regularly happen and make better friendships. I find Dan more interested in trying new boardgames instead of TV or computer and we are doing more of this at home now. Thank you for all your help, greatly appreciated!"

    — Chantal V.

  • “Ellie is loving Empire. She wouldn’t miss it for the world! She immersed herself fully in the potion challenge… even at the expense of practicing her lines for the class 6 play! She is naturally competitive and Empire allows expression of it in a very healthy way. Thank you so much!”

    — Fiona I.

  • “Thank you so much for the care, thought and heart you have put into the Empire sessions. Leon has thoroughly enjoyed his time learning new games and I am thrilled that he is getting the chance to practice various skills, especially literacy skills, in a way that is fun and engaging. You bring enthusiasm, warmth and connection to your interactions and offerings, and it is noticed and appreciated! Thank you so much.”

    — Belynda S.

  • “The variety of games and people are very inclusive... it’s a great opportunity to mix with other age groups.”

    — Gesa G.

  • “Empire has been giving Mateo a new purpose of getting out of bed in the mornings, and he was nothing but excited and beaming with joy before and after. Mateo is always looking forward to that special day in the week, and a new role model (that loves boardgames as much as he does) has been a real benefit for our little guy. Thank you for looking after the kids and teaching them in such a nice way.”

    – Jasmin P.

  • "I just wanted to say thank you for taking Oscar for games. He really loved each and every time. He is looking forward to the opportunity to join you again next term.”

    – Renata S.

  • “Two of my children attend Empire and they come home every Wednesday with a smile on their face.”

    – Melissa W.

Adventurers and Parents search for ancient treasure in Incan Gold

Tell me more…

What happens at an Empire session?

What kind of board games are played at Empire?

Who is David “The Wanderer”?

 
Empire attendees with their favourite games.

Empire attendees with their favourite games. How many have you played?

See you at the table!