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High energy, humour, twinkling lights and honest words from four excellent speakers. Here follows a brief attempt to capture some of it.
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Think curious controllers, quirky inputs and ways of engaging that just feel more…fun! This edition features the creative pioneers turning our physical world into a playground.
From the explosion of escape rooms and indie arcade games to embedding play in urban infrastructure, videogames are spilling out into the real world. We’re celebrating the brilliant teams working beyond screens in pursuit of simple, accessible experiences that reward experimentation and revel in their own tactility.
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We asked for help – and the community answered. You made calls, marshalled your contact books, and we can now call the incredible Rich Mix home. In their own words, “A cultural space for everyone in the heart of East London.”
For our inaugural edition at Rich Mix we’re talking to the people that turn our world into a playground. From the explosion of escape rooms, to the popularity of indie arcade games at Now Play This, to the embedding of play in science festivals, videogames are spilling out into the real world. We’re programming the people leading the charge.
Thursday 25th October, Rich Mix, 6pm to 9pm
Watch this space for programming and tickets!