Gaming for Dollars and Fun: From Board Games to E-Sports

Thursday, February 20 in THE 1810 ACCELERATOR! Co-Sponsored by the Inventors Club and THE 1810 ACCELERATOR The gaming industry is over $130 billion worldwide, with significant new introductions and growth every year. There are ample opportunities for creative and innovative people to develop new versions of board games, video games or profit by the growth of esports. Come learn how to generate new ideas for games ranging from the most simple to the most complex - and how you can quickly be part of the rising tide of new entertainment options. OUR GUEST SPEAKER FOR THIS EVENT WILL BE TOM PANICO! Tom is the new Director at Philly ESports, co-owner of a small board game company, and current Temple IMES student. Come hear about Tom's journey from art director to game expert, how he has created successful games, and his tips for students who want to do the same.