Immersion is the Best Medicine: Designing Games from Lived Experiences
Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 11:00 AM: 60 tickets, $0 each (Official Listing)

Discover how thematic games can be designed based on life experiences, interests, and research. Learn about the stages of creativity and how it applies to the design process.

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Timing:
Sat 10:00 AM - Sat 11:00 AM
Location:
JW / White River Ballroom / A
Long Description:
Are you a theme-forward designer, or a fan of thematic games? Join Dave Beck, owner of Paverson Games and designer of Distilled and Luthier, to learn how your creative output relies heavily on immersing oneself in a topic. Referring to his process behind the creation of various games as examples, you will learn about how to identify unique subjects, what patience in the creative process looks like, and how theme extends beyond just gameplay mechanics.
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GM Names:
customerservice@gencon.com
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# Players:
1 - 60 players
Age Required:
Mature (18+)
Experience Required:
None (You've never played before - rules will be taught)
Materials Provided?:
No
Tournament?:
No

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