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 will learn the basics of game design and explore creative ways to communicate your science through play. No prior experience required — just your curiosity and passion for your research. Collaborate, prototype and test your own science-based board game. Bring your ideas from the lab to the table!
In-person Workshop
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Trainer
Dennis Daseking and Dr. Florentin Joscha Schmidt
Language
English
Location
Transfer Center enaCom
Brühler Straße 7, 53119 Bonn
Target Group
Doctoral students and postdocs
Track(s)
Research, Business and Organizations
Certificate
8 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus or Careers plus certificate
Description
In this workshop, you will learn the basics of game design and explore creative ways to communicate your science through play. You do not need any prior knowledge — just your curiosity and passion for your research. Collaborate, prototype, and test your own science-based board game. Bring your ideas 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 quickly.
- Apply storytelling, systems thinking and playful design to your science.
- Bonus: Leave with a game prototype and new tools for sharing your research results interactively.
Creditable for the Micro Credential 'Innovation & Entrepreneurship'
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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