Jim Munroe – How the Game Curious Program Surprised Us
2The Game Curious program is a simple one on the surface. For six weeks, we provide thematically linked games to be played and discussed by people who don’t consider themselves gamers. This is followed by six weeks of basic game instruction, ending in a showcase of the new games.
It was begun by Sagan Yee in 2013, and of the dozen or so initiatives we run, it has had the biggest impact on our organization. This talk will discuss the surprising impact of a program with the modest intent of expanding the circle of game enthusiasts, and how you might apply some of our learnings to your region.
Jim Munroe | http://handeyesociety.com/
Hand Eye Society | Canada
Jim Munroe is a “pop culture provocateur” according to the Austin Chronicle. Aside from his novels and movies, he is known for writing IndieCade Grand Jury winner Unmanned with Molleindustria. He helped found The Hand Eye Society, an incorporated videogame arts not-for-profit organization in Toronto.
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