Eric Zimmerman to Speak at SFU

Game Expert Eric Zimmerman to Speak at SFU Surrey - this Friday.

~Personal aside~ He definitely sticks out in my memory of the first international DiGRA conference in 2003. It's always a treat to hear him speak. Anyone in the area is encouraged to attend!

Special Speaker - Eric Zimmerman - 4 PM Friday January 12 - SFU
Surrey Room 3170
"Making and Breaking Rules: Game Design as a Critical Practice"

SIAT has a very special speaker this Friday - Eric Zimmerman. This is a rare opportunity to see a first-rate game designer and scholar in action. He is an award-winning games producer, and is the co-author of the foremost text on games studies - "Rules of Play" - as well as the comprehensive anthology "The Game Studies Reader". You can see more of his work at www.ericzimmerman.com

Eric is one of the most dynamic and engaged presenters you will ever see. You do NOT want to miss this - he always gives a good show - he's a terrific speaker. His topic will be "Making and Breaking Rules: Game Design as a Critical Practice"

You can also bring your own practical questions or intellectual issues about game design, game play or game culture.