Dice Throne: Translating a Physical Game to Digital Without Losing the Table Feel

TitleDice Throne: Translating a Physical Game to Digital Without Losing the Table Feel
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Game CodeSEM26ND308630
Start DateFriday July 31, 2026 - 1:00 pm
End DateFriday July 31, 2026 - 2:00 pm
Cost$0
Tickets Available100/100
Short DescriptionExplore the creative and technical decisions involved in adapting a beloved tabletop game for digital platforms while maintaining its feel and core player experience.
Long DescriptionJoin Nate Chatellier, cofounder and lead game designer of Dice Throne and CEO of Nerd Ninjas, for a behind-the-scenes look at the process of adapting a tabletop game for digital platforms. This seminar explores the design and development choices behind Dice Throne Digital, the upcoming digital adaptation of the tabletop game Dice Throne, from core systems and rules implementation to interface design and platform-specific considerations. Nate will share challenges encountered, lessons learned, and the team’s approach to building a faithful digital experience across iOS, Android, Steam, and Meta Quest 3/3s (mixed reality). Attendees will learn the practical realities of translating physical games into digital form while preserving the feel and core player experience.
Event TypeSEM - Seminar
Game System
Rules Edition
Group/CompanyNerd Ninjas
Minimum Players10
Maximum Players100
Age RequiredEveryone (6+)
Experience RequiredNone (You've never played before - rules will be taught)
LocationICC
Room212
Table
GM NamesNate Chatellier, Jondi Soper, Chris Davis
Web Addressdtd.dicethrone.com/
Email Contact[email protected]
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