COLLIDERS Playful Makers Meet-up
COLLIDERS is back from winter break, now taking place the second Wednesday of the month at the new Sickhouse location, featuring the best selection of games and talks.
The second meet-up of the year will be dedicated to games made by or with an inclusive feminist approach, curated by invited playful makers.
WHAT IS COLLIDERS?
COLLIDERS is our monthly meet-up for playful makers, programmers, enthusiasts, producers, artists, designers, curators, and all people interested in game making. At Colliders, we brainstorm, present our progress, give feedback, enjoy creations and, of course, we play!
Colliders purpose is to develop a local network around indie/art house game makers and playful artists. With Colliders, we want to support each other and create more opportunities for collaborations and exchange.
Colliders has a different theme and game selection each month.
Register here if you want to present your work, test your game, or give a short presentation.
GAMES ON DISPLAY
Playable at the EXHIBITION Space
- Leila by Ubik Studios
Leila is a heartfelt, hand-animated narrative game about the small yet significant struggles we all face. Solve story-driven puzzles, relive fragile memories, and discover a deeply personal journey that may feel more familiar than you expect. More info here. - LesbiAnts by Toni Catino (astoryinpieces)
A small colony of exiled queens, living out life imitating what they knew, suddenly disrupted by an unnatural infestation... More info here - I Don't Want To Be A Good Woman by We Remember
A narrative walking experience through the real lives of women living under Islamic law in Iran. Their stories were never meant to be heard. Now you can walk through them. More info here - Finding Hannah by Fein Games
A relaxing puzzle game about a woman navigating a midlife crisis. Hannah’s got it all: a well-paying job, a fancy coffee machine, and a comfortable life – so why isn’t she happy? Lead her on a journey of self-discovery as you explore beautiful scenes and find hidden objects. More info here
PRESENTATIONS
Startig at 19:00 at the CINEMA
- Building Feminist Game Spaces: From Women Only Game Jams to Tiny Tools by Zeynep Burcu Kaya Alpan
This talk explores how women only game jams and experimental mini tools can create safer, more inclusive entry points into game development. It reflects on feminist approaches to tool making and community building as ways to reshape the systems used to create games. - It's Not Easy Being Green (But Here's Why I Love It) by Toni Catino (astoryinpieces)
A talk by Toni C. (astoryinpieces) about her method and her madness for making all kinds of games on her most favorite rectangle, the Game Boy!
📅 WHEN: Wednesday, April 8 (second Wednesday of the month)
📍 LOCATION: Sickhouse! Oldenzaalsestraat 128, Enschede.
🕡 TIME: 18:00 to 22:30
GET YOUR FREE TICKET HERE!