If you enjoy discussing games, come to the Tech Valley Game Space for Game Club! Every month, participants Game Club meeting pick a game to play, then get together and talk about their experiences! Think of this group as being a traditional book club, but with video games. Participants discuss various aspects of the game that they liked, disliked, or simply found notable; everything from music, character design, and storytelling, to the in-game physics, level creation, or graphics quality.
Anyone can attend – no memberships necessary. So long as you’ve got the right equipment at home, and enough time and interest to play at least a little of the game, then you’re welcome to join in!
Below is the schedule of selections for the next few months. Note that every meeting is held on the third Thursday of the month, from 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Tash Kalar
November 21st, 2019, hosted by Jacob
Abstract board game with fantasy flavor Score the most points through completing mission cards (creating patterns and eliminating enemy tiles). Place tiles in a formation that matches one of the cards in your hand to change the battlefield.
| Link | Amazon Store Page | Developer | Czech Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $27.16 USD | Game Duration | Below an hour |
| Rating | Everyone 10+ (10 and up) | Platform | Analogue |
Niche – A Genetics Survival Game
December 19th, 2019, hosted by Will
A turn-based strategy game combined with simulated evolutionary change and rouge-like elements.
| Link | niche-game.com | Developer | Stray Fawn Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $17.99 USD | Game Duration | Below an hour |
| Rating | Everyone 10+ (10 and up) | Platform | PC/Mac |
Incredible Mandy
January 16th, 2020, hosted by Andrew
Incredible Mandy is a platforming adventure game in the style of The Legend of Zelda. It draws influences from the Uncharted series as well. The short demo on itch provides a good idea what the game is about an provides plenty to talk about.
| Link | Itch.io Store Page | Developer | Dotoyou Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 USD | Game Duration | 15 hours |
| Rating | Everyone (10 and up) | Platform | PC |
The Dark Eye
February 20th, 2020, hosted by Jamey
The Dark Eye is an interactive adventure through the works of Edgar Allan Poe featuring the voice of William S. Burroughs and the music of Thomas Dolby Robertson.
| Link | classicreload.com | Developer | Inscape |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free! | Game Duration | Between 1 to 3 hours |
| Rating | Teen (13 and up) | Platform | Web |