Geek Pride Day: 10 Ways to Let Your Nerd Flag Fly

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Originally founded by a Spanish blogger as Día del Orgullo Friki,Geek Pride Day—May 25th, to coincide with the release date of the original Star Wars—has grown into a worldwide celebration. We’re all about flaunting those nerdy inclinations at PCMag, and having a special day to show them off is kind of magical. This year, make a commitment to let your geek flag fly with one of these 10 suggestions.

If you’re one of the over 13 million Dungeons & Dragons players in the world, you’re a member of a very special group of fantasy storytellers joining in a tradition that spans over half a century. But have you ever considered opening up your adventuring group to the public for a day? Schedule a gaming session on May 25th in a public or semi-public place, provide snacks and beverages, and let outsiders observe exactly what happens in a D&D campaign. People listen to podcasts of the same thing, so the idea isn't that far-fetched—and you might recruit a few normies to the hobby.

Constructing extraordinary, complex Japanese Gundam robot models—the hobby known as "Gunpla"—is one of the absolute deepest geek activities. It requires precision, patience and focus, and the end result is something awesome albeit completely inessential. If you’ve never tried it, the rush of endorphins you get when you complete each stage of your detailed little mecha is out of this world. Geek Pride Day is a perfect opportunity to dip a toe into the world of Gunpla, and if you’re already into it, maybe share your builds with others.

Back in the 1980s, laser tag was being positioned as the sport of the future—a way to simulate combat without anybody getting hurt. Unfortunately, people getting hurt turned out to be pretty popular, so mixed martial arts