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Discover the exciting world of game design and development with NYC-based classes, where participants can learn everything from programming and level design to storyboarding and audio production. Indulge in the art of board game creation or dive into the realm of virtual reality with immersive gaming classes in NYC, where you'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to bring your gaming ideas to life.
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Introduction to Poker
School of Cards @ 548 W 28th St, New York, NY
Introduction to Poker is a 3 hour poker course designed for the complete beginner. We cover the basics of No Limit Hold em including rules, terminology, and a basic strategy that will give you an edge at most games. All of our poker classes are located in our comfortable loft on the west side of New York City.
$100
Intro to Poker
Big Deal Casino School @ 1 E 28th St, New York, NY
Want to play like the pros on tv? Start here to learn how to play poker: Basic Play, Hand Ranking, Terms, Hand Selection, Basic Mechanics, Betting, Raising, Position, and of course, Bluffing. And don’t forget about all that cool poker jargon! We will take you from “pocket rockets” all the way to “the river.” One drink and light snacks included.
$95
Intro to Craps
Big Deal Casino School @ 1 E 28th St, New York, NY
Always wanted to learn Craps, but you were too intimated to ask about it in the casino? We teach you not just how to play but also which bets to make to increase your win rate. Craps is one of the best bets in the casino. The house edge is a mere 1.41%, which is more than three times better than roulette. But to get these great odds you have to make only the best bets and avoid the sucker bets. We’ll cover all this in our lesson on how...
$95
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Blackjack
Big Deal Casino School @ 1 E 28th St, New York, NY
The perfect class for complete novices and for those who know the basics and want to win more often. After going over basic play, we will give you simple tips to maximize your odds; your main goal is to lower the house advantage to .5%. You can only do that using the basic blackjack strategies that we teach you. Then you can test your skills before playing for real in the casino. Have fun and win more! One drink and light snacks in...
$95
Call of Cthulhu: Running in the 90's (Ages 13 - 17)
Wagner College Lifelong Learning @ 1 Campus Rd, Staten Island, NY
Uncover the chilling secrets of the supernatural in an immersive tabletop role-playing adventure. Join a team of investigators as they travel through 1990's America, facing mysteries and strange occurrences. Work together and make careful decisions to survive the terrors that await.
Mah Jongg: Beginner
Bronxville Adult School @ 135 Midland Ave, Bronxville, NY
Bam! Crack! Dot! Learn to play the American version of the ancient Chinese tile game. The game is easy to learn, fun to play, and a very sociable pastime. The course will cover the rules of the game as sanctioned by the National Mah Jongg League. Couples welcome. $10 materials fee (includes Mah Jongg Card and instructional materials) due to instructor at first class.
Texas Hold Em
Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY
Here’s your chance to learn the fundamentals of playing and dealing the most popular version of poker in the world. In this two hour class, we’ll go over the rules of Texas Hold ‘Em, learn how to deal a hand from start to finish, discuss some basic strategy and even learn a little bit about bluffing.
$25
Canasta Intensive for Beginners
Learn the fun and social game of Modern America Canasta taught by Elyse Kremins, our certified canasta instructor. Lunch included.
Chess Club
Astoria Values Inc. @ 23-01 24th Ave, Long Island City, NY
Discover the power of chess at Astoria Values Inc. Immerse yourself in problem-solving, enhance your creativity and critical thinking skills, and connect with fellow chess enthusiasts in our vibrant community. Unleash your potential and join us on this exciting journey of learning and growth.
All levels
6 and older
$20
Live Virtual Intro to Dungeons & Dragons
Rashad Crew @ Virtual Learning via Zoom
Students will learn the basic concepts of table top gaming and the basic rules of 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons. They will then go through the process of character creation and finally partake in a mini adventure with their character where they can learn to utilize the different mechanics of the game. This will be a live online course that will consist of an opening discussion on expectations of table top games, followed by an overview...
$30
Games and Warfare
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research
In this class we will explore both sides of this dialectic. How—from the grid of the Go board to the coordinate plane of the strategy role-playing game—is war as a means to control territory and resources played through games? In what ways, from mathematical game theory to the shifting battlefields of the 21st century, is strategic thinking grounded in the logical processes of games? And how are these processes translated into material terms...
Games, Strategy and Critical Theory
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research
In the second draft of Walter Benjamin’s celebrated essay, “The Work of Art in the Age of its Mechanical Reproducibility,” he argues: “What is lost in the withering of semblance, or decay of aura, in works of art is matched by a huge gain in room-for-play [Spielraum].” This Spielraum – which plays on the multiple meanings of the German Spiel, “play,” “game,” “performance,” “gamble,” – becomes the grounds for new emancipatory...
Intro to Making Games in HTML5: Full Day Workshop
Learn the basic techniques for modifying HTML5 game elements. Who should attend: Aspiring HTML5 game designers. Beginning HTML5 game designers looking to hone or refresh their basic skills. Class Description: Serious about creating your first game in HTML5, or want to brush up your rusty HTML5 game design skills? Ben Savage leads a class that will help you get your first basic HTML5 game up and running. This is a intensive day long seminar...
$225
Podcasting 101
Playcrafting NYC @ 11 Times Square, New York, NY
Are you interested in sharing your passion about developing and game design with other enthusiasts? Have you considered the growing podcast platform to share your ideas, offer your expertise and present engaging conversations featuring knowledgeable guests? This class will cover the basics of how to launch your very own podcast. We’ll look at some of the technology to get started. We will run through best practices for public speaking and...
$25
Intro to Audio Production for Games
Complete Course Title: Intro to Audio Production for Games: Becoming a One-Person Audio Studio In this class, we'll equip you with the tools to think proactively about music and sound for your games. We'll cover audio production fundamentals, like working with reverb, delays, and EQ, as well as free, powerful tools for shaping and implementing audio on a budget. We'll also look at different ways of making music, from chiptune sounds...
Level Up NYC
This event will focus on letting our presenters demo their games with a unique opportunity to also play them, talk with the developers and network. We’ll also have a panel on how to monetize and market your games. Level Up NYC is a new event run by the NYC Game Forum and sponsored by Microsoft to give you a day full of game demos and talks. On June 21st we will launch our weekend event highlighting some of the best local Indie games.
Improv 303: Games
Improv 303 applies your improv learning catalog of short-form games. Accelerate your improv abilities with the speed and agility. Learn why a popular game works and how to make it work better for you. Prerequisite: Improv 202
Intermediate
18 and older
Mah-Jongg Supervised Play
92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Perfect for those who have taken our beginner Mah-Jongg class or are familiar with the basics and are now ready to sharpen their skills. Learn how to pick hands, gain confidence and play to win!
$32
Mah Jongg: Supervised Play
Bronxville Adult School @ 177 Pondfield Rd, Bronxville, NY
This class is for students who have taken Beginner Mah Jongg or have other experience playing the game. Fee of $10 for Mah Jongg card, payable to instructor at the first class.
Virtual Chess Lecture
Premier Chess CEO National Master Evan Rabin will discuss the strategy involved in chess and how it relates to both thought processed in life and business values. The course will be a 1-hour Zoom class. There will be a 45-minute interactive lecture and a 15-minute Q&A. About the Instructor: I am a National Chess Master and owner of chess company which runs programs in 80 schools and companies including the law firm Kramer Levin. Materials...
$20
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