Kids Create: Design a Board Game

Sat, Jun 28 2025

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Smithville Community Room

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Subjects

Entertainment

Age Group

Ages 8 and up

Presenter

In-House Youth

Registration

Registration Required

Art and games come together when you become a game designer. Create a board game out of a variety of materials and storyline prompts. Design solo or with a team, and then try out the game with your friends. Please register participating children only.

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