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Games Training NYC

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.

1 class in-person in NYC has spots left, and 1 class live online is available.

After School: Chess(Ages 5-12)

Tiger Strong / Active Studios @ 1521 York Ave , New York, NY

Develop critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and logical reasoning in a fun-filled, nurturing environment where kids master the basic rules and principles of chess. Join us at Tiger Strong / Active Studios for an after-school program that will have your child strategizing and learning various game theories.

(3) All levels 5 - 12 years old

Chess For Beginners Private (Ages 8-11)

Young Gates @ Interactive Live Online

Unlock the secrets of chess as your child discovers the fundamentals, strategies, and tactics in this engaging course at Young Gates. From chess notation to checkmate, they'll gain the skills to conquer the board and reach new levels in life.

Beginner 8 - 11 years old
$150

5 sessions

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Advanced Beginner Pickleball Open Play

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

If you are new to the sport we recommend that you try out one of our Beginner Level classes. The 92NY Court Monitor will assist where possible to organize games. Come join the fun and drop-in! Prior experience playing Pickleball is encouraged for this program as there is no set instruction. PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION IS REQUIRED

(1060) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$575

19 sessions

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Explore private group events and team building activities ranging from cooking to art, escape rooms, trivia, and more

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Intermediate Instructional Pickleball Lessons

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Prior experience playing Pickleball is encouraged for this program. We encourage players to sign up for Beginner Pickleball if you are just getting started learning to play. These are the skills you will learn to become at 2.5+ player: Knows the basic rules including two bounce rules, scoring and player position relative to scoring Demonstrates basic pendulum swing on the forehand & backhand side Demonstrates dinks down the line forehand...

(1060) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$575

18 sessions

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Beginners Modern American Canasta

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn the game of canasta, from basic rules to special hands to strategy. Includes:  Books

(1060) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$175

5 sessions

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Intermediate Canasta

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Do you already know how to play Modern American Canasta? Do you want to learn new strategies and perfect the play of 7, aces and Special Hands? Then come join our Certified Canasta Coach, Elyse Kremins, of NYC Canasta Club, who will not only guide you but make sure you are having fun while playing.

(1060) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$105

3 sessions

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Canasta Intensive for Beginners

92nd Street Y

Learn the fun and social game of Modern America Canasta taught by Elyse Kremins, our certified canasta instructor. Lunch included.

(1060) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules

Modern American Canasta Supervised Play

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Perfect for those who have taken Beginners Modern American Canasta or are already familiar with the basics and ready to put their skills to the test. Learn strategy and how to play to win! Players are paired with those of the same or similar skill level.

(1060) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules

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...

(8) All levels 10 and older
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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.

(20) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$150

6 sessions

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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...

(29) All levels 21 and older
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Poker in Practice

School of Cards @ 548 W 28th St, New York, NY

Intermediate poker for new players who want to get comfortable with the rules of play and the mechanics of playing poker in a casino environment.

(8) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$150
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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...

(29) All levels 21 and older
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Mah-Jongg for Beginners

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn the game that your grandmother loved and that's regaining popularity among young, savvy New Yorkers.  Gain a basic understanding the game's fundamental components, including pieces, rules and playing strategy. Class includes mah-jongg card.

(1060) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$140

4 sessions

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Business of Indie Games

Playcrafting NYC @ 11 Times Square, New York, NY

This class is virtual. Upon enrollment, instructions to attend the class will be sent approximately one hour before the first day of class begins. Going indie is an exciting and risky venture. But don’t go alone, take this business guidance tailored specially to indie game developers with a three-day bootcamp dedicated to honing your business goals and acting on them. Starting a game studio entails more than just filing some paperwork and openinga...

(68) Beginner 18 and older
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Karuta & Hyakunin-Isshu

RESOBOX @ 91 East 3rd St, New York, NY

Karuta is a traditional card game that uses the Hyakunin Isshu, 100 designated poems from the Heian era (794-1185 AD), and makes a 1v1 game similar to the card game “Speed.” If you can read Hiragana, you can play, and if you can’t read, we will teach you! Karuta has been made popular once again from the well-known manga and anime, “Chihayafuru.” We hope that fans of the show and manga will join our class to learn the game, improve their...

(517) All levels 18 and older
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Bridge for Beginners

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn basic bidding and elementary play in this class for beginners and those who’ve never played bridge.

(1060) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$230

8 sessions

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Intro to Making Games in HTML5: Full Day Workshop

Playcrafting NYC

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...

(68) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$225
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Learn to Juggle

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

In this class, you will learn the fundamentals of basic juggling pattern called a "cascade". Most people can learn the cascade within a half hour. If time allows then we will move on to basic tricks. If anyone is needing intermediate instruction, we can definitely tackle that as well. The point of the instruction is to learn the skills to efficiently build the proper muscle memory needed for foundation juggling. Juggling props will be provided but...

(252) All levels 18 and older
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Board Game Meet Up

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

Break out the board games and bring your friends to play anything you like. We've got lots of games and snacks in stock and beer & wine all day.  This is a great chance to learn how to play new games or play ones that require extra players. Free admission.

(252) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
Free

3 sessions

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Reviews for Games Training in NYC

Games Training in NYC are rated 4.5 stars based on 1,965 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Live Virtual Intro to Dungeons & Dragons

    Anonymous review on 5/31/2020
    Instructor did a great job of giving us an overview and creating a fun, memorable experience! Highly recommended
  • Live Virtual Intro to Dungeons & Dragons

    Reviewed by Lisa L. on 5/31/2020
    My son loved the class and he had a lot of fun!
  • Live Virtual Intro to Dungeons & Dragons

    Reviewed by Nicholas b. on 5/31/2020
    Had a ton of fun and learned a lot. Really great class!
  • Live Virtual Intro to Dungeons & Dragons

    Reviewed by Kaity K. on 4/13/2020
    I had a great time learning about the game. Our class seemed to have a mix of people who had never played and some who had played a little. He did a great job making everyone feel comfortable and engaged all of us. He was clearly excited to share something he loves and I was very happy with this class.
  • Live Virtual Intro to Dungeons & Dragons

    Reviewed by Guadalupe A. on 4/13/2020
    This class for beginners was good. The set up of the game introduction was good, and the instructor knowledgeable. However, It was a bit fast for me because I had technical problems with he i mac and zoom and the microphone. But that was my issue. great time.
  • Live Virtual Intro to Dungeons & Dragons

    Reviewed by Kevin E. on 4/10/2020
    This class was a lot of fun! At first, I was intimidated by doing something "outside of my comfort zone" but the instructor explained how to make a character very clearly so it was easy to follow and get prepared. After making characters we played an actual game and I felt totally comfortable. Overall, I had a great time doing something I've wanted to explore for a while but hadn't had the right entry point.
  • Live Virtual Intro to Dungeons & Dragons

    Anonymous review on 4/10/2020
    Rashad is a rockstar!!!! Outstanding class and very good with beginner students!
  • Beginners Modern American Canasta

    Reviewed by alicia s. on 12/3/2019
    Great teacher!! Sadly I couldn’t make the last class.
  • Mah-Jongg for Beginners

    Reviewed by Marcy G. on 10/5/2019
    The instructor, Julie ensured that we truly understood the foundation and rules of the game. Constantly reviewing so everyone remembered the strategies. Great course!

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