Storytellers & Leaders
Storytellers & Leaders: Games for Good is a 3-day leadership program designed for Black high school students who are passionate about storytelling and eager to make a difference in their communities. Participants will discover how storytelling through game design can serve as a powerful tool for social change. They’ll discoverthe fundamentals of game design, learn how to weave personal and cultural identity into gaming, and explore the unique contributions of Black game designers.
Over the course of the program, participants will work together to create their own original games, gaining hands-on experience in design. By the end, each participant will have not only a completed game but also a roadmap for community service and personal leadership.
This program is completely FREE. Participants must commit to attending all three days and fully engaging in all program activities. Activities will be held on the campus of NC State University in Raleigh, NC.
Program Dates: February 15-17 (President’s Day Weekend)
Register NowProgram Schedule (subject to change):
| Day 1 | |
| 9:00 | Introductions and community building |
| 10:30 | Break |
| 10:40 | Games Have 5 Elements |
| 12:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00 | Tour of NC State gaming spaces/Group game |
| 2:00 | Games Tell Stories |
| 3:00 | Departure |
| Day 2 | |
| 9:00 | Games Counter Narratives |
| 10:50 | Break |
| 11:00 | Games Have Resources |
| 12:00 | Lunch/Interviews |
| 1:00 | Games Have Mechanics |
| 2:00 | Games Are Playtested |
| 3:00 | Departure |
| Day 3 | |
| 9:00 | Games Have Objectives |
| 10:30 | Break |
| 10:40 | Trip to African American Cultural Center |
| 11:30 | Travel to Conundrum Escapes |
| 11:45 | Lunch |
| 12:00 | Escape room game |
| 1:30 | Return to NC State/Finish games/Interviews |
| 2:30 | Awards Ceremony |
| 3:00 | Departure |
What to bring: A lunch, snacks, and water bottle. Optional: Chromebook, tablet, phone, and/or gaming devices (please send chargers)
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