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Bring a prototype. Stay for the talks.
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THU 8 OCT 2026 4:30–10:30PM AEDT
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What’s on
Playtesting runs in the main hall and talks run in the small room. All times are Melbourne time (AEDT).
See you Thursday · Doors open at 4:30pm
| Time | Main hallPlaytesting | Small roomTalks |
|---|---|---|
| 4:30pm | Doors open | |
| 5–6:20pm | Playtesting · Session 1 | 5:00pm ‘Universal Design’ Theory in Tabletop Gaming 5:30pm Making Educational Games |
| 6:20–7:30pm | Dinner, TGDA year in review, awards & sponsor thanksTalks pause at 6:15pm. | |
| 7:30–8:45pm | Playtesting · Session 2 | 7:30pm Intersection between Board Games and RPGs 8:15pm Contracts with Publishers, Perks and Pitfalls |
| 8:50–10:10pm | Playtesting · Session 3 | 9:00pm The Secrets of Selling Indie Games 9:30pm How to Get ‘Projects We Love’ on Kickstarter |
| 10:10–10:20pm | Last thank yous & pack up | |
| 10:30pm | Doors close | |
‘Universal Design’ Theory in Tabletop Gaming
Explore accessibility and the design thinking behind P’kup.
Kyle Jarratt
Kyle Jarratt
Playtesting · Session 1
Bring your prototype or help another designer put theirs to the test.
5:00–6:20pm
Making Educational Games
An educator’s perspective on designing games for learning.
Melissa Rogerson
Tim Westman
Violeta Gordana
Melissa Rogerson, Tim Westman & Violeta Gordana
TOGETHER TIME
Dinner break, year in review & awards
Talks pause at 6:15pm. Main hall break starts at 6:20pm.
TOGETHER TIME
Dinner break, year in review & awards
6:20–7:30pm · Dinner, TGDA roundup and sponsor thanks.
Intersection between Board Games and RPGs
Ideas and techniques that cross between these two forms of play.
Az Valastro
Brandon Lee
Leo Cheung
Az Valastro, Brandon Lee & Leo Cheung
Playtesting · Session 2
Second round. Swap tables and try something new.
7:30–8:45pm
Contracts with Publishers, Perks and Pitfalls
What to look for and discuss when a publishing contract arrives.
Jay Bendixen
Joel Kennedy
Karl Lange
Ryan Boucher
Jay Bendixen, Joel Kennedy, Karl Lange & Ryan Boucher
Playtesting · Session 3
Last round of the night.
8:50–10:10pm
The Secrets of Selling Indie Games
Reaching buyers online and on the convention floor.
Chris Lee Mayer
Dylan Rock
Eris Alar
Chris Lee Mayer, Dylan Rock & Eris Alar
How to Get ‘Projects We Love’ on Kickstarter
Lessons from campaigns that earned Kickstarter’s featured recognition.
Jason Tam
Jason Tam
WRAPPING UP
Last thank yous & pack up
10:10–10:20pm
UNTIL NEXT TIME
Doors close
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