A Systemic Approach to Analyze and Design Games
Date: April 25, 2025 (Friday)
Time: 6:30 – 8:30pm
Venue: Makerspace A, Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing One, HKU
Are you ready to dive into the art and science of game design? On April 25th (6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, InnoWing 1), Sky Chan, a talented game developer, will share his insights on “A Systemic Approach to Analyze and Design Games.”
In this interactive session, Sky will explore how to describe game design with a common language and uncover the connection between gameplay and emotions. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting out, this talk is the perfect opportunity to learn how to create more impactful and meaningful gaming experiences.
What to Expect:
• Expert insights into systemic game design.
• Tips to bridge the gap between creativity and player connection.
• Opportunities to showcase your own game development projects!
Bring your projects to share and discuss with the community. Fireside Fridays are all about fostering collaboration, creativity, and passion for game development. Let’s build an inspiring space for innovation right here at HKU Innovation Academy!
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn, network, and grow. Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of creativity and inspiration!
Details and Registration:
Date: April 25, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Innovation Wing One, HKU
Date: March 28, 2025 (Friday)
Time: 6:30 – 8:30pm
Venue: Makerspace A, Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing One, HKU
Eligibility: Priority to Innovation Wing members. All HKU staff and students are welcome to join.
Sky Chan is an experienced puzzle game developer. In this Fireside Friday sharing, he will be sharing with us the process of describing game design with a common language and finding the connection between gameplay and emotions.
| Topic | Details |
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Introduction |
A brief demonstration of the fully assembled controller Introduction to SIG – Matchbox |
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Explanation |
Explanation of keyboard functionality Explanation of the Matchbox operation |
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Assembly |
Putting together the bottom case and printed circuit boards (PCBs)
Building the breadboard and switches Connecting and organizing the controller’s wiring Assembling the top case |
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Playtesting |
Playtesting of the assembled controllers |
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Workshop Recap |
A summary of the workshop
Comments, feedbacks and learning experience sharing by participants regarding the of the workshop |
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Q&A Session |
Question and answer session |
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Wrap-up |
Clean-up and housekeeping |
Matchbox
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