Industry Learning Experience
Game Pathways 2022 Learning Program
In October 2022, Game Pathways held our first in-person Learning Program at UCLA. This free learning session allowed students to:
Meet leaders in the tabletop gaming industry.
Learn tabletop game design from top designers.
Team up with other students to design their own board games.
Find out how to prepare for a career in making games.
The event was a hit and we’re currently in the planning stages for 2023! If you’d like to be notified when registration opens, sign up here!
Why Board Games?
Board games, card games, and tabletop RPGs are a growing industry with annual sales in excess of $10 billion. Games like Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh are best-selling brands around the world. Hobby board games like Catan, Wingspan, and Pandemic have never been more popular.
There are a wide range of jobs available in the industry, from graphic design and marketing to playtesting and game design. Board game publishers are looking for applicants from diverse backgrounds to bring fresh perspectives. If you’re a creative, motivated student who loves games, this could be the industry for you!
2022 Recap
The highlight of our 2022 Learning Program was a summit held on the UCLA campus in October.
Friday night kicked off with keynote speaker Victoria Caña (Wizards of the Coast, Riot Games, Cat Quartet Games), a tabletop game designer and video game producer recognized in the 2021 Forbes “30 Under 30.” Victoria discussed her path to a career in the game industry.
Saturday’s full day of programming included game design fundamentals, industry insights, and a hands-on game design jam led by Think Like a Game Designer author Justin Gary.
Following this learning event, program participants had the opportunity to access online resources, connect with industry professionals, and apply for game design grants. See the program evaluation below!
Questions?
If you’re a student, parent, or educator with questions about Game Pathways, we want to hear from you! Simply contact us and the program organizers will reply directly to your inquiry.