The computer is a handy device – but its controlling has become predictable. With space you make a blank space, by clicking right you choose objects, with C you make a C and so on. We know all that. So imagine you could control the computer with bananas, by making a high five, petting your cat, jumping into a bucket of water. The possibilities are nearly endless.

The aim of this workshop is to create own controllers with absurd, funny and unique ideas and diverse materials. With these controllers, the participants can play different games.

At the Family Day the ComputerSpielSchule (short CSH) will offer various stations. Visitors can gain insights in the project and experience hands on how school days at the CSH can be. Children, adolescents and families can use a stamp card, which acts as a guide through the CSH, which will be located at the Kunsthaus. For everyone who manages to complete the stamp card, there will be a small prize.

Station 1: “The Gamesbar”
This station allows visitors to not only play the games shown in the PLAY16 exhibition, but also CSH games on Wii U and Playstation 4. Besides games that challenge players to move, there will be classics like Mario Kart.

Station 2: “Let’s Play!”
This station from the CSH shows participants how to produce a Let’s Play video. Of course, there will be members of the CSH to explain how it is done and there will be lots of gaming.

Station 3: “1 Game 3 Questions”
This very first station of the CSH allows first reflections on the game and will be in cooperation with the PLAY16 exhibition. After playing a game, participants will answer three questions about it – it’s that simple.

Station 4: “Game description”
The advanced version of “1 Game 3 Questions” asks participants to answer various questions of the game while playing it, in order to write a detailed description of it in the end.

Joker 1: Live Let’s PLAY16
Once an hour there will be a Live Let’s Play that omits the recording and features the player, who plays and comments live in front of an audience.

Joker 2: GameGame
The GameGame is a simple yet effective way to learn more about game design. A small group can gather and create a concept for a game. The elements and challenges can be diverse and in the end the potential publishers have to persuaded.

This event will take place at the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg.

This event will take place at the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg.