Do you have a great idea for a game but don't know where to get started? Do you want to get together and create with like-minded gamers at Duke? Do you want to prepare for the Global Game Jam?

The Duke Game Lab is hosting a series of design workshops to do just that! You are welcome to attend just one or all, each workshop stands alone but will allow you to practice skills gained from previous experience. So come learn game design with us!


Principles of Game Design- 10/24 4-7 pm
Create and playtest simple games with game dev. + host of the 200 word RPG Challenge, Dr. Marshall Miller!

Introduction to Twine- 11/12 11:30-2:30 pm
Use free and open source software to create video games. Outline and test more complex designs too!

Table Top RPG Narrative Design -11/21 4-7pm
Build compelling story arcs for games like Dungeons and Dragons and Pathfinder with an experienced DM!


All of this is leading into the Global Game Jam (Jan. 31st-Feb.02, 2020, https://globalgamejam.org/2020/jam-sites/duke-university) The GGJ is the world's largest game jam where participants design, iterate, and share games in a whirlwind 48 hours. Registration opens in November so make sure you sign up for the Games and Culture email list for updates by emailing gamesandculture@duke.edu!

Co-sponsored by the Duke Game Lab, the Games and Culture Lab, and Learning Innovation. Please contact Katya Gorecki (kg134@duke.edu) with any questions about the workshop series or the GGJ.