Playmaker Game Night Tournament Structure
Overview
- Event: Playmaker Game Night Tournament
- Format: Multi-round, station-based mini-tournament
- Participants: ~4 players per station
- Games: Board games and arcade-style video games designed by campers during the camp
- Objective: Players rotated through game stations, scoring points in each game to compete for top scores.
Structure
- Game Stations:
- A set up of 3 game stations, each featured a unique game designed by campers:
- Station 1: “Monster’s Unchained,” an active board game requiring movement
- Station 2: “Down Goes The King,” a medieval board game
- Station 3: “Save Your Girlfriend,” a classic rom-com high school-themed board game
- Each station had a referee (camper-designer and camp mentor) to explain rules, track scores, and monitor gameplay.
- A set up of 3 game stations, each featured a unique game designed by campers:
- Round System:
- The tournament had 2 rounds of approximately 25-30 minutes each.
- Players were assigned to groups (~4 players per group) at the beginning of the tournament.
- Each group rotated between stations after every round, ensuring that all players experience every game and have the opportunity to accumulate points.
- Scoring System:
- Players earned points based on requirements of each game and their performance at each game station:
- Scores are tallied after each round per game and added to the individual cumulative total.
Awards and Recognition
- Top Scorer: Awarded to the player with the highest cumulative score at each stations.
- Participation Certificates: Every camper received a certificate celebrating their unique contributions and participation.
Sign-Up and Participation
- Sign-Up: Campers and guests signed up for the tournament ahead of time.
- Game Info Sheets: Each station has a quick info sheet for players to read, with key rules, objective, and possible ways to earn points for easy, quick engagement.
At our latest Playmaker Game Design Camp event, the Playmaker Game Night brought together young game designers and their friends. It was an exciting night filled with creativity, competition, and community! Held at Do Greater Charlotte, the event aimed to inspire and celebrate our campers’ talents. Here’s what happened and what makes Playmaker special!
Building Games from the Ground Up
At Playmaker Game Design Camp, we focus on one mission: empowering young people to create, collaborate, and innovate in game design. This game night allowed campers to test their skills, show off their projects, and enjoy some friendly competition. With over 30 attendees, the room was filled with excitement. Players moved from station to station, each one showcasing a unique board or digital game they had created during camp.
Highlights of the Evening
Throughout the night, campers presented a wide range of games—from imaginative board games to fast-paced arcade-style video games. Their creativity shined as they turned their ideas into fun, playable formats. For example, Monster’s Unchained became a crowd favorite, encouraging players to do jumping jacks, sit-ups, or even shout to score points. This inventive gameplay had everyone moving and laughing.
Tournament and Friendly Competition
To stay true to Jubileague’s goal of mixing fun with skill-building, we held a mini-tournament for the games campers designed. Each game had its own format, complete with rounds, points, and a scoreboard. This setup gave the night an exciting competitive edge. Campers acted as both game designers and referees, proudly guiding others through their creations.
Join Us for More Events!
This is just the start! We have more tournaments, design showcases, and events planned as our talented campers keep creating. Whether you’re a gamer, designer, or just curious, check out Jubileague for more fun events, workshops, and game nights. We’re here to support the next generation of game designers.
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