| Title | Designing for Belonging: Bringing Tabletop Games to Under-Resourced Communities Purchase / Wish List |
| Game Code | TRD26ND330576 |
| Start Date | Wednesday July 29, 2026 - 2:00 pm |
| End Date | Wednesday July 29, 2026 - 3:00 pm |
| Cost | $0 |
| Tickets Available | 60/60 |
| Short Description | How tabletop games can create access, belonging, and leadership in under-resourced communities, using real-world experience and community-centered design practices. |
| Long Description | Tabletop games are powerful tools for imagination, collaboration, & storytelling, yet many communities never experience them due to cost, access, or lack of representation. This session draws from community-based practice to explore how games can be introduced in under-resourced spaces in intentional & sustainable ways. Using the development of Battle of Concha Corner as a case study, this talk examines designing & facilitating games with real people, real neighborhoods, & real stakes in mind. Attendees will hear what works, what fails, & what often gets overlooked. The session emphasizes leading with passion while staying grounded in responsibility, listening, & collaboration, offering practical insights for expanding tabletop gaming beyond traditional hobby spaces. ** GAME DESIGN ACADEMY ONLY EVENT / NOT INTENDED FOR GENERAL TRADE DAY AUDIENCE ** |
| Event Type | TRD - Trade Day Events |
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| Group/Company | Beats, Boards & Brushes |
| Minimum Players | 1 |
| Maximum Players | 60 |
| Age Required | Mature (18+) |
| Experience Required | None (You've never played before - rules will be taught) |
| Location | Marriott |
| Room | Marriott Ballroom 1 |
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| Tournament | 0 |
