Become a Youth Strategist – Game Design Workshop by Dr Daryl
We are entering a golden age of modern board games, with about 5000 new designs out every year. There is much to learn from playing and creating board games, from the logical processes of game design to the social aspects of interaction and teamwork. Most importantly, you will have loads of fun while you learn!
Session 1 - Card Games- Introduction to Cards as game components
- Learning 4 different card games by playing
- Reading and understanding game rules
- Adapting game rules
- Introduction to Dice as Game Components
- Learning 4 different dice games by playing
- Using mechanics to create new mechanics
- Learning about how cards and dice are used in modern board games
- Learning about decision making in games
- Learning about the game design process
- Using provided game components to brainstorm a new game idea
- Playtesting and giving feedback to fellow students
What You'll Learn
- Have an understanding of the new and expanding universe of modern board games
- Know a number of modern board games as well as their genres and how to play them
- Develop an appreciation for modern board game design which will last for a lifetime
- Apply problem-solving, critical thinking & communication skills not just while playing board games but also in teams to create new games
- Participants will be given a game design journal to start their game design journey
- Always having loads of fun while playing, thinking and creating
Who Should Take This Course
- Age 13+ to Adult (fluent in English)
- People who are interested in games
- Aspiring game makers
INFO
Full Course 3 Sessions
Dates Option A : 6, 7, 8 June 2019
Option B : 20, 21, 22 June 2019
Duration 3 hrs per session
Time 16:00 - 19:00
Fee $300 / pax
Class Size 12/24 MAX
Venue Port Education Lab, APEX@ Henderson #07-25
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