About International Games Month at MDC
Miami Dade College’s Learning Resources Department will once again celebrate International Games Month (formerly known as International Games Week) with various events hosted both virtually and in-person throughout the month of November at all eight MDC campuses.
International Games Month is an initiative run by volunteers from around the world to reconnect communities through their libraries around the educational, recreational, and social value of all types of games.
This LibGuide provides a list of MDC’s International Games Month events and serves as the central and virtual hub with a complete list of events and resources for students, faculty, and staff. Information on how to join virtual events is also included on this IGM LibGuide.
Schedule of Events
Monthlong
| All Day |
Game On: Board Games Bonanza Visit the games table, team up with your friends, and show us your board games skills! Hosted by Wolfson CampusLearning Resources - Room 1216 300 NE 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 33132
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Week 1
| 12:00pm |
Halloween Cosplay & Costume Contest In celebration of International Games Month, North Campus is kicking off their events with a cosplay and costume contest. Dress up as your favorite anime or game character! Come show off your skills, perform a skit, or show off your costume to the tune of your favorite song on YouTube. Top participants will win a prize! Hosted by North Campus & Meek CenterLearning Resources - Room 2102-8 11380 NW 27th Avenue Miami, FL 33167
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| 3:30pm |
FIFA World Cup tournament 16 teams, 2 players per team. Starting from Round of 16, the teams will compete for the winning prize, which is a small replica of the World Cup trophy. There will be a $5 per person ($10 per team), and there is a possibility of two tournaments if the first one finishes earlier than expected. There will be four TVs and four PS4s, the game played being FIFA 22. Hosted by Padrón CampusStudent Life - Room 6018 627 SW 27th Avenue Miami, FL 33135
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| 12:00pm |
Faire Play It's an invasion! The library is being taken over by International Games Month. Enjoy tabletop games, video & virtual reality games, and free food! Come test out your gaming skills during this open gaming day. Hosted by North Campus & Meek CenterLearning Resources - Room 2102 11380 NW 27th Avenue Miami, FL 33167
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| 12:00pm |
Live Let's Play: Open Dungeons & Dragons Campaigns Professors, Staff and Students are coming together for one-shot campaigns. All adventurers are welcome, and no experience needed! Hosted by Hialeah Campus |
| 12:30pm |
Mario Kart Tournament
Students will compete in a Mario Kart tournament. Winners will receive prizes.
Hosted by West Campus |
| 1:00pm |
Video Game Tournaments Join us in helping heal sick children by playing popular video games such as Smash Bros. and Mario Kart by competing against other players in tournaments. All proceeds from tournament registration donations will be used to support Nicklaus Children's Hospital via the Extra Life charity program, which is hosted in collaboration with Genshiken, MDC North's Anime & Gaming student organization. Hosted by North Campus & Meek Center (both virtually and in-person)
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Week 2
| All Day |
Harry Potter Death Eater Escape Room Do you have what it takes? Attempt to break out of this challenging Harry Potter themed escape room with a group of wizarding friends as you take on the role of a Death Eater! Hosted by North Campus & Meek Center |
| All Day |
Chess & Dominoes Battle Royal
Face off with friends and foes in chess and dominoes matches!
Hosted by West Campus |
| 12:00pm |
MONARCH Mondays! The Queen is dead! Prove that you, above all your rivals, deserve to wear the crown in this strategic game of kingdom-building, resource management, and high court cultivation! Sign up to play! For more information, visit International Games Month 2022 - Kendall. Hosted by Kendall Campus |
| 12:00pm |
Just Dance Dance Off
Students will compete in a Just Dance Dance Off. Winners will receive prizes.
Hosted by West Campus |
| 12:00pm |
Make your own Merge Cube!
A Merge Cube? What’s that? Well, it’s a craft, it’s a toy… it’s a what? It’s a free and fun way to learn about the human body using VR (Virtual Reality)… along with paper, scissors, and a glue stick! Come make your own VR cube! (after all, when was the last time you got crafty?)
Hosted by Medical Campus |
| 12:00pm |
Virtual Reality Open Gaming Day Experience the excitement in person with the Oculus Quest and PSVR virtual reality headsets, where you can play games and experience music with Beat Saber, Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, Superhot, Job Simulator, and more! Hosted by North Campus & Meek Center
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| 12:00pm |
Armed Forces Jeopardy!
In commemoration of Veterans Day on November 11, the MDC-Medical Campus is hosting a Jeopardy game commemorating our armed forces with categories such as minority veterans and the medical profession in the armed forces. Prizes will be awarded to the Jeopardy winners. Email medicallibrary@mdc.edu to register to play.
Hosted by Medical Campus |
| 12:00pm |
TALISMAN Wednesdays! Explore a world of magic and monsters as you race to capture the Crown of Command in the classic fantasy board game, Talisman! Sign up to play! For more information, visit International Games Month 2022 - Kendall. Hosted by Kendall Campus |
| 1:00pm |
Gamesgiving Time to settle down after dinner and spend some time with the family. Board games galore! Hosted by Homestead Campus |
| 10:00am |
It's Time to D-D-D-D-D-D--Duel! Calling all card duelists! Bring your deck, friends and set your match on one of our provided gaming tables in the breezeway. Hosted by Hialeah Campus |
| 11:15am |
Escape Room - Game of Thrones Edition Brace yourself for the fiercest fantasy adventure yet as you step into the world of Westoros. Learning Resources will be co-hosting with Professor Emily Sendin's Literature students a House of the Dragon escape room, Game of Thrones edition. Come partake in the ultimate battle for the throne by grappling with the sins of the houses. This is a time-bound immersive experience that will put your smarts to the test. Hurry before you hear Dracarys! Hosted by Learning Resources. Hosted by Padrón Campus |
| 12:00pm |
Virtual Reality Play Session + Workshop A workshop will be presented showing students how to use VR in an academic setting. Afterwards, a play session will be held where students can try on VR headsets for themselves and play games. Hosted by West Campus |
| 12:00pm |
POKEMON Thursday! Prove your Poke-prowess in this fast-action mini tournament! All experience levels welcome! Sign up to play! For more information, visit International Games Month 2022 - Kendall. Hosted by Kendall Campus |
Week 3
| 12:00pm |
MONARCH Mondays! The Queen is dead! Prove that you, above all your rivals, deserve to wear the crown in this strategic game of kingdom-building, resource management, and high court cultivation! Sign up to play! For more information, visit International Games Month 2022 - Kendall. Hosted by Kendall Campus |
| 12:00pm |
Watch Wreck-it-Ralph
Join us for a movie screening of Disney's Wreck-it-Ralph.
Hosted by West Campus
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| 10:00am |
Decks on Decks Collect, trade, and duke it out in our card game extravaganza! Magic, YGH, Pokemon and more! Hosted by Homestead Campus |
| 12:00pm |
TALISMAN Wednesdays! Explore a world of magic and monsters as you race to capture the Crown of Command in the classic fantasy board game, Talisman! Sign up to play! For more information, visit International Games Month 2022 - Kendall. Hosted by Kendall Campus |
| 12:00pm |
Live Video Game Concert Experience music performed by the MDC North Campus Orchestra, featuring video game music from Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Wind Waker, Super Mario, Final Fantasy, Ni No Kuni, Smash Bros., Journey, Pokémon, and more! Hosted by North Campus & Meek Center |
| 12:00pm |
Dungeons & Dragons Gather your weapons, spells, and courage for an adventure in roleplaying with Dungeons & Dragons! All experience levels are welcome! Sign up to play! For more information, visit International Games Month 2022 - Kendall. Hosted by Kendall Campus |
| 12:00pm |
Mario Strikers Tournament Join us as we host our first ever Mario Strikers: Battle League Tournament! All students welcome! No experience required! Personal controllers are highly encouraged. Hosted by North Campus & Meek Center |
| 12:00pm |
Library Scavenger Hunt
Students will race to find book covers that match the fun and unique descriptions mentioned on a hunt list. Winner will receive a prize. Hosted by West Campus |
Week 4
| All Day |
Chess & Dominoes Battle Royal Face off with friends and foes in chess and dominoes matches! Hosted by West Campus |
| 1:30pm |
TriBia Night A friendly competition that will force you to put your knowledge of STEM-related subjects to the test. Each Trivia Night will have prizes for the top two teams, and a grand prize will be awarded by the end of the competition in November to the best team. Fun & Food are sure to be present, so make sure you are too. Hosted by Padrón Campus |
| 2:00pm |
FIFA World Cup: USA vs Wales Viewing Party Watch party for the United States v. Wales match! Come see the United States at their first 2022 World Cup match on the BIG screen. Root and party for our team with snacks and festivities! Continue enjoying the matches, November 20 through December 18 with World Cup streaming in the library! Grab refreshments and root for your teams with the Hialeah campus. Hosted by Hialeah Campus |
| 2:00pm |
FIFA Watch Party: USA vs Wales Learning Resources and Student Life will be hosting watch parties for the following FIFA world cup games in Room 6018. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. Support your team by bringing your soccer jerseys! Hosted by Padrón Campus |
| 2:00pm |
FIFA Watch Party: USA vs Wales Watch games, trade/win World Cup player cards, play football! Hosted by Wolfson Campus |
| All Day |
Tabletop Games Galore
Using the games collection of both Student Life and Learning Resources, students will be able to play tabletop games of all kinds, all day long.
Hosted by West Campus |
| 12:00pm |
SGA's Annual Soccer Tournament: Road to the World Cup
Sign up to battle other student led teams at our annual soccer tournament. For more information contact Samaria Prieto, sprieto1@mdc.edu. Hosted by Learning Resources & Student Life.
Hosted by Padrón Campus |
| All Day |
Tabletop Games Galore Using the games collection of both Student Life and Learning Resources, students will be able to play tabletop games of all kinds, all day long.
Hosted by West Campus |
| 11:00am |
FIFA Watch Party: Spain vs Costa Rica Learning Resources and Student Life will be hosting watch parties for the following FIFA world cup games in Room 6018. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. Support your team by bringing your soccer jerseys! Hosted by Padrón Campus |
| 12:00pm |
Movie Day Join us for a movie and some popcorn for the screening of the film Uncharted (based on the action-adventure video game)! Hosted by North Campus & Meek Center |
| 12:00pm |
Ready Player One Join us as we battle it out in a variety of Nintendo's greatest hits culminating in a final battle royale in Super Smash Bros! Hosted by Homestead Campus |
Week 5
| 11:00am |
FIFA Watch Party: Brazil vs Switzerland Learning Resources and Student Life will be hosting watch parties for the following FIFA world cup games in Room 6018. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. Support your team by bringing your soccer jerseys! Hosted by Padrón Campus |
| 11:00am |
Faire Play: Gamers Take Over the Plaza
In celebration of International Games Week and to highlight the community-building aspects of games, Hialeah Learning Resources invites you to an afternoon of games, food, and fun. All are welcome. Hosted by Hialeah Campus
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| 12:00pm |
Graphic Novel Group presents: LET'S PLAY / LET'S READ: SCOTT PILGRIM A Canadian slacker and part-time musician meets the girl of his dreams,
Watch a live-streamed game of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Wednesday, November 30, 2022 Refreshments and snacks will be provided in-person. More information at https://libraryguides.mdc.edu/GraphicNovels/Events/ScottPilgrim
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| 12:00pm |
The Exit Strategy Have you ever wanted to try out an escape room? Well now's your chance! Journey into the depths of your mind in The Room and Superliminal! Hosted by Homestead Campus |
Additional Dates (December)
| 2:00pm |
FIFA Watch Party: Semi-Finals TBA Learning Resources and Student Life will be hosting watch parties for the following FIFA world cup games in Room 6018. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. Support your team by bringing your soccer jerseys! Hosted by Padrón Campus |
| 2:00pm |
FIFA Watch Party: Semi-Finals TBA Learning Resources and Student Life will be hosting watch parties for the following FIFA world cup games in Room 6018. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. Support your team by bringing your soccer jerseys! Hosted by Padrón Campus |
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For more information, please contact your local campus library. |