Game Creator Workshop: Design, Make & Play!

Invent your own game at MakerBay! Design, laser cut or 3D print game pieces, then build, test and play your creation with friends. Design It. Make It. Play It! What if you could invent a game that nobody has ever played before? Join MakerBay's Game Creator Workshop, where children and families become game inventors! Design your own physical game, create its pieces using laser cutting or 3D printing, and bring everything together for a fun play-testing session. Whether it's a marble maze, a tabletop challenge, a strategy game or a game with your own rules, this workshop is all about turning creative ideas into something you can actually play. What You'll Experience 🎲 Invent Your Game Come up with an original game idea. Decide how it works, what the rules are and how players can win. ✏️ Design Your Game Pieces Sketch your game board, characters, tokens or obstacles and prepare your design for making. 🛠️ Discover Digital Fabrication Explore how laser cutters and 3D printers turn digital designs into physical objects, with guidance from MakerBay instructors. 🧩 Build and Assemble Put your game together using the pieces you've created. Add finishing touches and get ready to play. 🏆 Test, Play and Improve Challenge friends and family to try your game. Discover what makes it fun, adjust the rules and improve your design. What Can You Create? Depending on your design and the workshop's available materials and equipment, possibilities include: • Laser-cut wooden maze games • Custom board games with tokens and dice • 3D-printed game characters and pieces • Mini tabletop skill challenges • Puzzle games and interactive challenges Why Join? • Learn the basics of laser cutting and 3D printing. • Develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills. • Explore design, engineering and simple game mechanics. • Build confidence through hands-on making. • Experience the excitement of playing a game you've invented yourself. Who Is This Workshop For? Perfect for curious children and families who enjoy games, puzzles, designing and making things. No previous experience with laser cutting, 3D printing or game design is required. Beginners are welcome! About MakerBay MakerBay is a creative makerspace and community dedicated to empowering people through hands-on learning, innovation and making. We believe the best way to learn is by creating, experimenting and sharing ideas. Don't just play the game. Become the creator!