Moveable Game Jam: Future Communities

Founded in 2004, Games for Change is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that empowers game creators and social innovators to drive real-world impact through games and immersive media. We convene industry experts through our annual Games for Change Festival, inspire youth to explore civic issues and STEAM skills through our Student Challenge, and showcase leading impact-focused games and immersive experiences through live Arcades for the public.

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JOIN <A HREF="http://www.gamesforchange.org" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">G4C</A> AT FOUR UNIQUE GAME DESIGN STATIONS HOSTED BY <A HREF="http://www.coderdojonyc.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CODERDOJO NYC</A>, <A HREF="http://www.globalkids.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">GLOBAL KIDS</A>, <A HREF="http://mouse.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">MOUSE</A> AND <A HREF="http://www.movingimage.us/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE</A>! 
This game jam is about the Future Communities game theme, supported by Current powered by GE! Meet energy experts and learn about how smart technologies and infrastructure can improve urban life and empower citizens. Then participate in hands-on game stations to apply your new knowledge to game design.
NYC middle and high school students are invited to this hands-on game jam where they will be creating games about how smart technologies and infrastructure can improve urban life and empower citizens. Join Games for Change and partners to explore how you can make your community, school and neighborhood a better place to live, learn and play!
 
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ABOUT THE 4 GAME MAKING STATIONS:
<A HREF="http://www.coderdojonyc.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CoderDojo NYC</A>: Ideate and create your version of a sustainable city game of what the future might look like and how we can improve NYC using Scratch. 
<A HREF="http://www.globalkids.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Global Kids</A>: Use tools like Scratch to remix a game and advocate for how carpooling services are smart, efficient and better for the environment.
<A HREF="https://mouse.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mouse</A>: Use scratch to create animated characters with multiple costumes and combine those characters to create narrative cutscenes.
<A HREF="http://www.movingimage.us/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Museum of the Moving Image</A>: Play a classic game called The Oregon Trail and then re-imagine and prototype a version of the game which factors in smart technologies.
 
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 ABOUT THE MOVEABLE GAME JAMS:
<A HREF="http://www.gamesforchange.org" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Games for Change</A> is hosting four Moveable Game Jams (MGJs) as part of the NYC G4C Student Challenge program, a game design competition for middle and high school students. Students are invited to come meet professional game designers and civic leaders, and learn aspects of game design. Each MGJ will be hosted in a different NYC borough with activities facilitated by organizations leading the way on coding, STEM, game making and social justice!
 
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ABOUT THE G4C STUDENT CHALLENGE: 
The <A HREF="http://www.gamesforchange.org/studentchallenge" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">G4C Student Challenge</A> is a digital game design competition that invites middle and high school students to create original games about three real-world themes: Climate Change, Future Communities and Local Voices & Immigrant Stories. The 2016-2017 program is running in NYC, Dallas, and Pittsburgh public schools. Challenge winners win prizes such as paid internships and mentorships. An awards ceremony and exhibition of student games will be hosted in each city.
To participate, visit: <A HREF="http://www.gamesforchange.org/studentchallenge" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.gamesforchange.org/studentchallenge</A> 
Questions? Email: <A HREF="mailto:studentchallenge@gamesforchange.org" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">studentchallenge@gamesforchange.org</A>
 
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 FAQs:
Q: Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
A: Please email <A HREF="mailto:studentchallenge@gamesforchange.org" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">studentchallenge@gamesforchange.org</A> with any questions about the event. 
 
Q: Where do I go when I arrive at the Museum of the Moving Image?
A: Enter through the main Museum lobby and go up the ramp to your left to the Education Center. 
 
Q: Do I need to bring a laptop to the event? 
A: No, all technology will be provided on-site.
 
Q: Do I need to bring my lunch with me? 
A: Complimentary lunch will be provided for attendees. You do not need to pack a lunch.

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