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Oct 26 - 28, 2018

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Press X to SCIENCE: This Isn't Supposed to be Fun

  • Sat 10/27 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • EB Live Theatre

How do you make a good game that is an unpleasant experience, and then convince someone that they want play it? What is the difference between difficulty and bad design? Join the crew from Press X to SCIENCE! once more as they explore the bizarre psychology of punishment, pain, and pleasure in game design.

Panelists

Tim Young [Scitech], Megan Pusey [Scitech], Phill English

40 Overlapping Events

  • Unnamed Kris Straub Panel
  • CouchWarriors Fighting Game Community Tournament finals
  • Writers Anonymous
  • Game Reviews: The Review
  • SMG4: Making it on YouTube and Beyond
  • Stuck In The Middle Pinball - non-IFPA
  • Robo Rally Learn to Play
  • Star Trek: Bridge Crew
  • PUBG
  • NerdKwiz
  • Magic the Gathering
  • Dragon AGE
  • The Expanse RPG
  • RuneQuest RPG
  • D&D Adventurer's League
  • Fragged Empire Games
  • Starfinder Society
  • Pathfinder Society
  • The Cornucopia of RPGs
  • Call of Cthulhu RPG
  • Late Night Party Games
  • Robo Rally Tournament
  • X-Wing
  • Ticket to Ride World Tour
  • Learn to Play Miniatures Games
  • Reaper Miniatures Paint & Take
  • Speed Painting Contest
  • Miniatures Painting Class
  • Overwatch
  • Mario Tennis Aces
  • Sonic Mania
  • Space Team
  • Rocket League
  • PUBG
  • Unreal Tournament 4
  • Rocket League
  • Dragonball FighterZ
  • Halo Reach
  • PAX Collaboratory Session 4
  • SnakAttack: Edible Gaming

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Show Hours

  • Fri 10/26

    10am - 12am
  • Sat 10/27

    10am - 12am
  • Sun 10/28

    10am - 6pm

Expo Hall Hours

  • Fri 10/26

    10am - 6pm
  • Sat 10/27

    10am - 6pm
  • Sun 10/28

    10am - 6pm

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