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Your Turn! Roll the Dice. Build the World. Make Your Move.

August 9, 2025
August 9, 2025

MOPOP

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Included with museum admission

Free for MOPOP members

This summer, MOPOP's Gaming Series invites you to shuffle the deck, crack the rulebook, and join a vibrant community of risk-takers and power-players.

Your Turn! celebrates the art of game design and the joy of tabletop play with a full day of interactive experiences—featuring a collaborative game jam hosted by indie designers, open playtesting, art activations, a photo-ready tabletop-inspired set, and a film screening of The Hobby, exploring the cultural power of board games.

Whether you're a seasoned strategist, casual player, or curious newcomer, it's your turn to roll up and play.

Programming Schedule

  • 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Playtesting with Game Designers
    Try your hand at new and in-progress games alongside their designers!  Featured designers include:
    • Becky Young
    • Emma Larkins
    • Flatout Games
    • Randy Flynn
    • Robert Newton
    • Ted Schaller
  • 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM: (every hour, on the hour): Game Jam
    Ready to create your own game?  Work solo or in teams to design and play an original, never-seen-before game!
  • 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Family Pop-In, Drop In
    Create your own collectable playing card or design a mini character for your next tabletop gaming adventure.
  • 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM: Screenings of The Hobby
    Follow gaming enthusiasts and explore the world of modern board gaming in this character-driven documentary film.

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