About this Event
Waffle Games is the EGD's flagship annual convention and conference held each spring semester run by students, for students. This event is a collaborative effort to redefine what it means to be involved in games and their communities. We fight for affordable games industry education, the legitimization of esports on college campuses, and the recognition of games as an art form. Attending, exhibiting, and competing are always 100% free and open to all.
What is there to do at the event?
- Panels & workshops hosted by industry professionals, hobbyists, and people like you. From career advice about breaking into games to how to make the best D&D map!
- IRL expo hall with so many exhibitors to interact with! Play their games, try their products, and ogle at their art while you try to convince yourself that you don't need another fanart print of your favorite characters!
- No entry fee tournaments, including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, Valorant, and Dance Central 3!
- Free-to-enter and donation raffles, where you could win merch, games, or something bigger...
- Networking opportunities. Chat and meet with peers and industry professionals.
- One-shot RPG campaigns for both beginner and experienced players.
- Free-play gaming. Relax with your friends on IRL Saturday to play games from our library of consoles and board games, and hop in our Discord server on Virtual Sunday for some sessions of Jackbox Party Pack, Gartic Phone, and more!
- Free waffles!! (Wouldn't be "Waffle Games" without it, right?)
Date/Location/Time
- Day 1: April 5th, 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM ET @ The City College of New York NAC Building (160 Convent Ave, New York, NY 10031)
- Day 2: April 6th, 1:00 PM - 12:00 AM ET @ twitch.tv/egdcollective. All live Q&As and gaming sessions will be hosted in our Discord server: discord.gg/egdc
Who We Are
The EGD Collective is a grassroots movement across North America with a mission to help every student finish their education and find their place within gaming.
We are a one-of-a-kind leadership development experience that not only prevents students from dropping out or getting academically dismissed, but prepares and propels students into STEM and arts careers within the games industry.
Learn More: https://www.egdcollective.org/
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
North Academic Center (NAC) Building, 160 Convent Avenue, New York, United States
USD 0.00
