BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Make Games NYC - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Make Games NYC X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://makegames.nyc X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Make Games NYC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T193000 DTSTAMP:20260524T174435 CREATED:20260402T092550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T092828Z UID:618-1776965400-1776972600@makegames.nyc SUMMARY:NYU Playtest Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Play work-in-progress games\, give your feedback\, and help develop the practice of game design in New York City. Bring a game\, play games by our students\, faculty\, and local NYC game designers\, and discuss how to push mechanics\, refine designs\, and bring everyone’s game to the next level. \nDesigners\, players\, and game enthusiasts of any level of expertise are welcome. The best playtests include players from all kinds of backgrounds\, interests\, and knowledge of games\, so if you’re interested in coming to test\, you already have fulfilled the necessary requirements! \nBring any and all games\, prototypes\, or early stage ideas to Playtest Thursday like: \n– The local multiplayer game you’ve been working on for months\n– A board game about the Y2K panic you just started\n– An idea for a new use for a 52 card deck you had in a dream last night\n– A mod of Portal 2 you’re working on for a job application\n– The new sport you’ve developed called Mega Huge Dunks Ball™\n– A CCG about the House of Representatives you need a ton of people to test \nGames tested at Playtest Thursday have gone on to be accepted at IndieCade\, the IGF\, Come Out & Play\, Casual Connect\, and more! Join the ranks of these amazing games by testing your game in a room full of some of the best designers in New York City! URL:https://makegames.nyc/event/nyu-playtest-thursdays-4/ LOCATION:NYU Games Center\, 370 Jay St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States CATEGORIES:Playtest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://makegames.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_3367.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T220000 DTSTAMP:20260524T174435 CREATED:20260402T081136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T081232Z UID:608-1777402800-1777413600@makegames.nyc SUMMARY:Wonderville Playtest Night DESCRIPTION:Playtest Night is EVERY last Tuesday of EVERY month at Wonderville! \nCome to Wonderville to playtest in production games! \nIf you’re a developer\, bring your game! No signups required. URL:https://makegames.nyc/event/https-www-wonderville-nyc-events-playtest-4-28-26/ LOCATION:Boshi’s Place\, 1002 Metropolitan Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11211\, United States CATEGORIES:Playtest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://makegames.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/playtest202604.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T193000 DTSTAMP:20260524T174435 CREATED:20260402T092751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T092751Z UID:620-1777570200-1777577400@makegames.nyc SUMMARY:NYU Playtest Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Play work-in-progress games\, give your feedback\, and help develop the practice of game design in New York City. Bring a game\, play games by our students\, faculty\, and local NYC game designers\, and discuss how to push mechanics\, refine designs\, and bring everyone’s game to the next level. \nDesigners\, players\, and game enthusiasts of any level of expertise are welcome. The best playtests include players from all kinds of backgrounds\, interests\, and knowledge of games\, so if you’re interested in coming to test\, you already have fulfilled the necessary requirements! \nBring any and all games\, prototypes\, or early stage ideas to Playtest Thursday like: \n– The local multiplayer game you’ve been working on for months\n– A board game about the Y2K panic you just started\n– An idea for a new use for a 52 card deck you had in a dream last night\n– A mod of Portal 2 you’re working on for a job application\n– The new sport you’ve developed called Mega Huge Dunks Ball™\n– A CCG about the House of Representatives you need a ton of people to test \nGames tested at Playtest Thursday have gone on to be accepted at IndieCade\, the IGF\, Come Out & Play\, Casual Connect\, and more! Join the ranks of these amazing games by testing your game in a room full of some of the best designers in New York City! URL:https://makegames.nyc/event/nyu-playtest-thursdays-5/ LOCATION:NYU Games Center\, 370 Jay St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States CATEGORIES:Playtest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://makegames.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_3367.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T180000 DTSTAMP:20260524T174435 CREATED:20260502T150449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T150449Z UID:648-1777818600-1777831200@makegames.nyc SUMMARY:NYC Meet & Greet for Animators & Game Designers DESCRIPTION:Join industry professionals\, directors\, studios and freelancers in animation and games. Also\, free pizza. URL:https://makegames.nyc/event/nyc-meet-greet-for-animators-game-designers/ LOCATION:Wonderville\, 1186 Broadway\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11221\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://makegames.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/wondervilleig-LarrLarr-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T180000 DTSTAMP:20260524T174435 CREATED:20260428T144835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T144835Z UID:637-1778317200-1778349600@makegames.nyc SUMMARY:NYC Video Game Festival DESCRIPTION:NYC’s largest student showcase—one day\, every borough. Live finals\, hands-on builds\, and a festival floor full of unforgettable experiences. \n🗽 Watch. NYC’s top student teams battle it out in Minecraft\, Valorant\, and League of Legends eSport finals as they compete for the Mayor’s Cup. \n🎮 Play. Make robots dance. Compete in tech-powered darts. Create new media with AI. Test your skills in IRL simulations. Try your luck in Freeplay. \n🎭More. Playtest games from indie developers. Explore college game design options. Jump in on a cosplay parade. Play classic arcade games. \n🔥$10. Proceeds from all NYC Video Game Festival ticket sales will go toward the prizes for the winning teams in the inaugural Collegiate Esports Circuit! We’re committed to making this festival accessible—if ticket cost is a barrier\, please don’t hesitate to contact us. URL:https://makegames.nyc/event/nyc-video-game-festival-2/ LOCATION:Convene Brookfield Place\, 225 Liberty Street\, New York City\, NY\, 10281\, United States CATEGORIES:Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://makegames.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T220000 DTSTAMP:20260524T174435 CREATED:20260428T143905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T143905Z UID:634-1778695200-1778709600@makegames.nyc SUMMARY:NYU Game Center Spring Showcase 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us for the annual NYU Game Center Spring Showcase! Play student games and chat with developers at this enormous display of projects! \nJoin us for the annual NYU Game Center Spring Showcase! Students will be showing playable demos of their work made over the course of this past year. You are encouraged to meet and chat with students about their game making process at this huge end of year celebration! \nWho is showing?\nThe Showcase will feature projects from all graduating Capstone and Thesis students\, as well as a selection of digital and non-digital games made in a range of design\, studio\, and development courses at the NYU Game Center. \nWhat can I expect to see?\nAt least 50 games will be present at this showcase! A map will be provided to you in the form of a program booklet. \nNon-alcoholic refreshments will be provided. BYOB 21+ with ID. \nPoster art by Ava Pom. Find more of her work here: https://avapom.com/ URL:https://makegames.nyc/event/nyu-game-center-spring-showcase-2026/ LOCATION:NYU Games Center\, 370 Jay St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States CATEGORIES:Showcase ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://makegames.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T220000 DTSTAMP:20260524T174435 CREATED:20260513T140403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T140409Z UID:656-1778698800-1778709600@makegames.nyc SUMMARY:NYC Indie Games May Social DESCRIPTION:This month’s social will be in the Madison Square region\, indoors. \n​About 🌇🍎🎮🍻☕🍨💖\n​The NYC Indie Games social is a long-running monthly gathering for indie game devs and pals of all stripes to mix and mingle in a casual\, relaxed setting\, every first Wednesday. \n​Pro or aspiring devs\, hobbyists\, students\, collaborators\, fans\, friends\, and significant others are all welcome! Please feel free to share widely and invite a friend or three. \n​Venue Info 🏢📍\n​This month’s location is indoors. The venue is a sports bar serving food and a broad selection of alcoholic and NA beverages\, with vegan options available. Ordering is at the bar or via phone app to your table (no shared checks to split). \n​Under-21s are welcome to attend; children and minors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \n​The venue is wheelchair accessible. If you have questions about any particular access needs\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch! \n​Capacity Limits 🫸👥👥🫷\n​Please register if you plan to attend\, and if your plans change\, make sure to promptly update your RSVP so someone on the waitlist can use your spot. \n​Donate 💵⬇️🫙❤️\n​Suggested donation: $2 \n​The NYC Indie Games Socials are and have always been free to attend. Your voluntary donations help me keep these going and cover the cost of the newsletter service I use to send event reminders. Any contributions are greatly appreciated! \nYou can donate while registering through Luma\, or directly anytime: \n​Venmo: @Jessica-Haskins-28\nPaypal: @jessrhaskins \n​Covid Safety 💉😷💜\n​We gather outdoors when possible to minimize the risk of transmitting Covid\, flu\, and other airborne diseases. During the winter months\, we’ll generally be indoors. Check the event to see whether it’ll be inside or outside; if we need to move to another part of the space\, I’ll give as much notice as I can. \n​For the safety of our community\, please only come if you’re up to date on vaccinations and feeling healthy. Masks are always welcome. \n​If after an event you feel ill\, test positive\, or realize you were exposed before coming out\, please notify me so I can alert other attendees. Your privacy will be protected. \n​Keep in mind that some are only able to attend and enjoy these events because of this policy. Thanks for your cooperation! URL:https://makegames.nyc/event/nyc-indie-games-may-social/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Meetup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://makegames.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/042ae754-3577-413f-880a-9ad4ea64c229.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T180000 DTSTAMP:20260524T174435 CREATED:20260428T145205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T145205Z UID:640-1779030000-1779040800@makegames.nyc SUMMARY:Pratt Game Arts - Senior Showcase DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate with the 2026 Pratt Game Arts graduating class\, and play their capstone projects! \nGames shown include…. \nBirdteeth – A casual creature collector where you observe\, feed\, and befriend birds. \nCaroline’s Underworld – A gothic fantasy storytelling RPG. \nDoo-Daa – Astronaut cat Ulysses must hand out every pamphlet on an alien planet. \nDreamwalkers – Card-based TTRPG based upon trick-taking games and set among dreams. \nDwalm – A narrative-heavy 3D platformer set in a dream-intertwined city. \nEncoria! A circus game – Circus PRG meets ringmaster simulation. \nFlesh Engine – Organ stealing movement and action game. \nHypha – A fast-paced robot rhythm action game. \nMiles Between Us – Raccoon brothers roadtrip scrapbooking game. \nSolstice : May Dawn Never Come – Narrative boss rush / failure simulation. \nMore info at https://pratt-game-arts.itch.io/ URL:https://makegames.nyc/event/pratt-game-arts-senior-showcase/ LOCATION:Wonderville\, 1186 Broadway\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11221\, United States CATEGORIES:Showcase ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://makegames.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/wondervillevertical-instagram-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T190000 DTSTAMP:20260524T174435 CREATED:20260428T145631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T145631Z UID:643-1779451200-1779562800@makegames.nyc SUMMARY:The Game Workers Conference DESCRIPTION:The Game Workers Conference is an entirely new game industry event made by and for the countless workers who make this massively influential industry and artistic medium succeed. The first iteration of the conference is being hosted by a partnership of various game industry unions and worker-centered organizations and will be held online Friday May 22\, 2026 and Saturday May 23\, 2026. Tickets are completely free. \nSign up here to get more details about the conference! We are hosting in-person watch parties in cities around the world (including Los Angeles\, Montréal\, New York City\, and more): RSVP for a watch party here. Email contact@gameworkersconference.org — if you’d like to help organize a watch party in your city! \nWebsite: https://gameworkersconference.org/ URL:https://makegames.nyc/event/the-game-workers-conference/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://makegames.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GWC4_PaletteA_Cropped-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T200000 DTSTAMP:20260524T174435 CREATED:20260504T152158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T152243Z UID:651-1779472800-1779480000@makegames.nyc SUMMARY:Hostos Arcade DESCRIPTION:Hostos Arcade is our semesterly showcase of digital games from our capstone course of our Game Design program. Come out and play some games! We will also have snacks and prizes.\n\nRSVP is only required for non-Hostos guests.\n\nEvent Date and Time: Friday\, 5/22\, 6-8pm\nEvent Address: 450 Grand Concourse (C-Building)\, Bronx\, NY\, Hostos Research Center (large room in the back right of the atrium of the C-building) \n\n\nPlease RSVP at least four hours before to guarantee admission. URL:https://makegames.nyc/event/hostos-arcade/ LOCATION:Hostos Research Center\, 450 Grand Concourse\, Bronx\, NY\, 10451\, United States CATEGORIES:Showcase ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://makegames.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HostosArcadeSpring26.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T163000 DTSTAMP:20260524T174435 CREATED:20260514T223452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T223553Z UID:660-1780153200-1780158600@makegames.nyc SUMMARY:Indie Board Games Demo with GUMBO DESCRIPTION:Want a chance to win fun prizes like colorful dice and some cool board games? Come play Indie Board games with us! 🎲 \n​This event is a part of the Game Day at the Library and during the Board Game Swap Event on the 1st floor. URL:https://makegames.nyc/event/indie-board-games-demo-with-gumbo/ LOCATION:Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch\, 10 Grand Army Plz 1st floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11238\, United States CATEGORIES:Showcase ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://makegames.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IndieBoardGameDemoGUMBO.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gumbo":MAILTO:hi@gumbo.nyc END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR