Welcome to The Rusty Bucket
Join our community where gamers from Australia and New Zealand can chat, game and chill!
You know the drill
Join us in Discord
Catchups, Events and all the other good stuff
What Is The Rusty Bucket?
If you mean, aside from the fever dream of a madman…
The Rusty Bucket was born at the close of The LANBox era. After a few brief transitions, the much‑loved LANBox was finally given the rest it deserved, having brought so many people together over the years. In its place, The Rusty Bucket carries on the spirit.
At the end of the day, we’re still the same group of friends who love a good laugh, have built lasting connections, and want to keep offering this quiet little corner of the internet to anyone who enjoys just that.
We keep a lighthearted “ye olde tavern” theme, but at heart we’re a laid‑back community. You’ll find regular events, game servers for whatever most of us are into at the moment, plus recurring favorites like modded Minecraft.
If you’re looking for a group that isn’t too serious, skips the usual online gaming drama, and avoids the rigid structure of big clans, you’ll fit right in. Whether you want to chat about your interests, join a Friday Night Games session, or simply share pet photos, you’re welcome to pull up a chair.
What We Do…
Other than multiplayer hijinks…
Game Servers
Depending on the current new thing we’re playing, or the old classics we’ve decided to give another round. We run various game servers for our own community.
Community Events
Such as our long running Friday Night Games (FNG), we run thios and occasionally other events and online get togethers for gaming or just banter and chats, These are open to everyone, just turn up!
Discussions Abound
Partake of the Humour Parlour where we throw some tasty (mostly) memes, or the Creative Table where creators and artists among us show off their skills and creations, Main Bar has general banter and chats with lots more going on. We’re not just about gaming, come chat tech, hobbies and more!
So, Why Join The Rusty Bucket?
With a member base of mostly over 25’s and above things are a bit calmer and grounded at the bucket, sure we share our passion for gaming, partake in or even organise events among other gaming focused things but there’s more to it than that. With many of us having our own life experiences, families, hobbies and career paths this comes together to help foster a community that can have some fun, be silly but also can be supportive and serious as discussions and situations arrise.
If you’re looking to chat, game and otherwise chill with a group of amazing people without the online ‘clan’ style drama that can be present in some online gaming communities, we’ve got a seat at the bar with your name on it!
You know the drill
Join us in Discord
Catchups, Events and all the other good stuff
What’s that you ask?
What if i just want to simply expose my eyes to written horror, my mind to new found concerns and just generally see something that shouldn’t be seen?
We’ve Even Got Merch!
Yeah, can’t go anywhere these days without merch being pushed so here we are too!
Our odds and ends are made by The Bee’s Tees with all proceeds coming back to the bucket to fund servers, giveaways and all sorts of odds and ends! Our various merch items cycle in and out, sometimes we’ve got a spur of the moment design from a member referencing something that happened at the time, sometimes we’ve got a batch of regular ol bucket logos and emotes. Tees, mugs, beer glasses and more. Feeling like supporting us? This is a super awesome way to do it!
Upcoming Events
F.N.G – Friday Night Games
Every Friday, 7:30pm AEST
Other Events Coming Soon
Got something you would like to run or see? Let us know in Discord!
