Events
The NYU Game Center is a thriving nexus for the amazing New York City game scene, creating dynamic, inclusive spaces for independent artists, AAA developers, competitive eSports players, and game academics alike to come together and celebrate game design. The Game Center aims to advance the state of the art of games and to support groups and organizations all over NYC who doing important work to bring the culture around games to new and exciting places. Our busy schedule includes lectures, workshops, exhibitions, tournaments, playtests, and more. Most of these events are free and open to the public – we hope to see you at one soon!
Request accommodations here.
The NYU Game Center is a thriving nexus for the amazing New York City game scene, creating dynamic, inclusive spaces for independent artists, AAA developers, competitive eSports players, and game academics alike to come together and celebrate game design. The Game Center aims to advance the state of the art of games and to support groups and organizations all over NYC who doing important work to bring the culture around games to new and exciting places. Our busy schedule includes lectures, workshops, exhibitions, tournaments, playtests, and more. Most of these events are free and open to the public – we hope to see you at one soon!
Request disability accommodations here.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
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Playtest Thursday
If you’re making a game, you need to playtest! Bring your work-in-progress game and get feedback from fellow game makers!
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NYU Game Center Lecture Series Presents Warren Spector
Join this industry legend to help celebrate his retirement from games - and gain a rare peek into what it's like to work in the high-stakes commercial development world.
Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
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JAMKADIUM 2026: Casual Game Jam Competition
Arkadium and the NYU Game Center have partnered to host a hybrid 48-hour game jam focused on casual games. Join us for free food, free swag, and cash prizes for the top three games!
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
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JAMKADIUM 2026: Casual Game Jam Competition
Arkadium and the NYU Game Center have partnered to host a hybrid 48-hour game jam focused on casual games. Join us for free food, free swag, and cash prizes for the top three games!
Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026
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JAMKADIUM 2026: Casual Game Jam Competition
Arkadium and the NYU Game Center have partnered to host a hybrid 48-hour game jam focused on casual games. Join us for free food, free swag, and cash prizes for the top three games!
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
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Playtest Thursday
If you’re making a game, you need to playtest! Bring your work-in-progress game and get feedback from fellow game makers!
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
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Playtest Thursday
If you’re making a game, you need to playtest! Bring your work-in-progress game and get feedback from fellow game makers!
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
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Playtest Thursday
If you’re making a game, you need to playtest! Bring your work-in-progress game and get feedback from fellow game makers!
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
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Playtest Thursday
If you’re making a game, you need to playtest! Bring your work-in-progress game and get feedback from fellow game makers!
Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026
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Playtest Thursday
If you’re making a game, you need to playtest! Bring your work-in-progress game and get feedback from fellow game makers!
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026
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Playtest Thursday
If you’re making a game, you need to playtest! Bring your work-in-progress game and get feedback from fellow game makers!