# Event Details

- **Event Name**: (FREE) Behind the Screen: Game Design Lab and Sector Insights @ MUKF |
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 28 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Aimed at young people 16-30 who are classified as NEET. Dive into an introduction and behind the scenes of the games industry.About this EventBehind the Screen: Game Design Lab and Sector Insights @ MUKFAre you between 16 - 30 and currently our of education, training or employment. Do you like video games?Get ready to dive behind the scenes at our Game Design Lab! Join us for an exciting in-person event where you'll explore the creative process, talk about all things games industry, and hear about sector insights from industry. Whether you're a gamer or a future designer, this is your chance to see what really goes on behind the screen - including play testing Mindera's latest released game. Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity to connect and learn!Day 1: History, Audiences & The Industry LandscapeExplore the evolution of gaming and learn how professional design choices target specific player needs.09:45 - 10:00 | Arrive and get settled10:00 | Ice Breaker / Tour & The Evolution of Gaming: From arcade classics to the modern indie revolution—see how tech shapes creative opportunities.11:00 | The Design Lab: Deconstruct genres, mechanics, and player personas. Discover how your unique skills translate into roles like Narrative Writer, UI/UX Researcher, or Producer.12:30 | Lunch on us! : ~1 Hour with time to connect and network13:30 | Mindera Spotlight & Playtest : Hear from industry professionals and participate in a live playtest to analyse real-world project mechanics.15:00 | Reflection: Connect your insights to the broader industry landscape.Day 2: Studio Challenge, Prototyping & PitchingForm your own "Indie Studio" and experience the full lifecycle of a game concept.10:00 | Studio Launch: Form your team, define your core loop, and set your goals.10:30 | Paper Prototyping: Bring your game to life using analog tools. Map out your world, character, and level design.11:30 | Rotational Playtesting: Peer-review other teams’ prototypes and gather constructive feedback.12:30 | Lunch on us! : ~1 Hour with time to connect and network13:30 | Pitch Showcase: Build your 4-slide pitch deck and present your concept to Mindera staff for industry-standard feedback.15:00 | Pathways & Next Steps: Learn how to translate your workshop achievements onto your CV and discover free tools to keep building your skills.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leicester/free-behind-the-screen-game-design-lab-and-sector-insights-mukf/100001997832302196
- **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Workshops, Contests, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: 16+
  - door_time: 2026-09-28T08:45:00Z
  - Duration: 6 hours
  - Location: Mindera
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Leicester
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Mindera
- **lat**: 52.6343986
- **long**: -1.1285907
- **full address**: Mindera, 29 Rutland Street, Leicester, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is (FREE) Behind the Screen: Game Design Lab and Sector Insights @ MUKF | being held?
  - **A:** (FREE) Behind the Screen: Game Design Lab and Sector Insights @ MUKF | takes place on Mon, 28 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Mindera, 29 Rutland Street, Leicester, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Is there an age restriction for (FREE) Behind the Screen: Game Design Lab and Sector Insights @ MUKF |?
  - **A:** (FREE) Behind the Screen: Game Design Lab and Sector Insights @ MUKF | is strictly for guests aged 16 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 16 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English.
- **Q**: Who is organizing (FREE) Behind the Screen: Game Design Lab and Sector Insights @ MUKF |?
  - **A:** (FREE) Behind the Screen: Game Design Lab and Sector Insights @ MUKF | is organized by Mindera UK Foundation.

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