Your Science as a Board Game: A Beginner's Workshop in Game Design
A workshop offered by the Transfer Center enaCom
In this workshop, you'll learn the basics of game design and explore creative ways to communicate your science through play. No prior experience needed - just your curiosity and passion for your research. Collaborate, prototype, and test your own science-based board game. Let your ideas move from the lab to the table!
In-person Workshop
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Trainer
Dennis Daseking and Dr. Florentin Schmidt
Language
English
Location
Transfer Center enaCom
Brühler Str. 7, 53119 Bonn
Target Group
Doctoral students and postdocs
Track(s)
Business and Organizations
Certificate
8 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus or Careers plus certificate
Description
In this workshop, you'll learn the basics of game design and explore creative ways to communicate your science through play. No prior experience needed—just your curiosity and passion for your research. Collaborate, prototype, and test your own science-based board game. Let your ideas move from the lab to the table!
Content
- Turn your research into a board game through agile, hands-on prototyping
- Use game design as a creative method for science communication
- Learn to work iteratively: test ideas, get feedback, improve fast
- Apply storytelling, systems thinking, and playful design to your science
- Bonus: Leave with a game prototype and new tools to share your research interactively
Creditable for the Micro Credentials 'Innovation & Entrepreneurship' and 'AI & Digital Skills'
Micro Credentials for doctoral students offer the opportunity to systematically add key future skills to your professional expertise. You can apply for a Micro Credential if you successfully complete at least four workshops from one area of expertise.
Contact
Transfer Center enaCom
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