The concept of race affects everyone, yet people often avoid discussing it. This is especially true within the context of games. Join us for the 2016 Game Devs of Color Expo, a two-part event where we’ll explore the intersection of race and games!

In our day-long event, we will hold a roundtable as well as an arcade. The roundtable will enable attendees to share and learn about experiences as game creators and game players from different backgrounds. At the arcade, you’ll be able to play a selection of incredible games made by people of color. Come encounter some great new perspectives and games!

The 2016 Game Devs of Color Expo is open to people of all genders, races, and sexual orientations. We want this to be a safe space to express yourself. Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make you feel comfortable attending this event.

Arcade submissions

Are you a game developer of color who wants to show your game at the arcade? Submit your game using this form! We will contact you to confirm.

Game submissions are open until December 31, 2015.

Volunteers

We need volunteers to help show games by developers of color outside New York City. Volunteers will receive free admission and help to show games at our expo on January 16, 2016. People who volunteer for the full event will be compensated with a $25 gift card, breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

If you will be available to help set up and show a game on January 16th, fill out this application form. Application period closes on January 9, 2016.

Need-based free tickets

Brooklyn Gamery aims to make this event accessible by offering low-cost tickets. However, we also know some people have low/no income and therefore are unable to afford the $5 ticket. If this is the case for you, please contact us at hello@brooklyngamery.com – we will happily help you gain access to this event.

Schedule

• 11:00AM: Doors open.

• 11:30AM: Roundtable begins.

• 12:30PM: Roundtable ends. Lunch is served.

• 1:30PM: Arcade begins.

• 3:30PM: Arcade ends.

• 4:00PM: Exhibitor networking hour begins.

• 5:00PM: Networking hour ends.

Anti-harassment Policy

The 2016 Game Devs of Color Expo is a safe space where you can express yourself without fear of judgment or harassment. All participants and visitors are expected to treat other participants, visitors, staff, and the general public with respect. Under the umbrella of respect, we expect all participants be mindful of their speech and behaviors both in person and on social media. Particularly, we want to remind participants and visitors to refrain from making assumptions about another's identity, experience, and preferred pronouns.

No form of harassment or assault will be tolerated, this includes but is not limited to physical harassment, verbal harassment, and any form of sexual assault. Those who violate this policy will either be directed to leave the premises or reported to the authorities.

If you feel unsafe or uncomfortable, please talk with an organizer or volunteer. If you see someone being treated with disrespect, please speak up either yourself or by getting an organizer/volunteer involved. With your help we can make sure everyone involved is being treated with respect.

Pricing and Sponsorship

Brooklyn Gamery wants to make this event the best it can be. Since we're a 3-person studio, we can't do that alone. Ticket sales and sponsorship will help us to make the 2016 Game Devs of Color Expo into a quality event worthy of attendees' time.

Where does the money go?

Sponsorship money will go toward the following:

• Ticket and transportation assistance for attendees in need

• Meals and snacks for attendees

• Any necessary equipment for showing games (rented or bought)

• Stipends for volunteers to show games created by developers outside of New York

• Collateral and signage

Sponsorship Levels

Below are sponsorship levels for the event. Interested companies can contact us at hello@brooklyngamery.com or use the Donation field available under ticket types.

• Ruby ($150): Special mention on the event page.

• Sapphire ($300): Special mention via Twitter, as well as all of the above.

• Silver ($500): Company logo on event emails, as well as all of the above.

• Gold ($1000): Logo on event presentations, as well as special mention before both the panel and arcade in addition to all of the above.

Donation and sponsorship special mentions

Many thanks to Microsoft for donating space for this event.

Gold

A huge shout-out to Hidden Level Games, the team behind Beta!

Silver

Thanks, MailChimp.

Sapphire

We love you, Playcrafting NYC.

Ruby

You rock, Oki Doki.

You're our fave, #INeedDiverseGames.

We appreciate Harlan Kellaway for their Ruby-level donation.