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.
Niche – A Genetics Survival Game
September 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 |
RollerCoaster Tycoon®: Deluxe
October 17th, 2019, hosted by Chris
From the main site: Take a trip to fame and fortune by building the biggest, best, scariest, and most thrilling rides ever seen in any theme park. Can you make money in this volatile business? Can you become the ultimate Roller Coaster Tycoon? One of the best games from acclaimed Tycoon series, with well designed gameplay mechanics, appealing graphics, and really high re-playability value.
| Link | Steam Store Page | Developer | Chris Sawyer Productions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 USD | Game Duration | Below an hour |
| Rating | Everyone (6 and up) | Platform | PC |
HopSlide
November 21st, 2019, hosted by Taro
A really mind-bending puzzle game created for Ludum Dare.
| Link | managore.itch.io/hopslide | Developer | Daniel Linssen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free! | Game Duration | Below 30 minutes |
| Rating | Everyone (6 and up) | Platform | PC |
Tash Kalar
December 19th, 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 |