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 |
VR Horror Room: "A Test of Courage" Do you have what it takes? Take “A Test of Courage” and immerse yourself in this thrilling, one-of-a-kind Virtual Reality horror experience that will keep you on your toes!
Hosted by North Campus & Meek Center |
| All Day |
Puzzle of the Week Be on the lookout for the “puzzle of the week.” Each week, a new puzzle will be posted around the Medical Campus. The first 10 people to solve the puzzle and visit the library will receive a prize. Hosted by Medical Campus |
| All Day |
Board, Table, & Dice Games Stop by the Library any time to view our selection of games. You can check them out!
Hosted by West Campus |
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All Day
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Global Board Game Blitz! Start a journey of strategy, join as a team, or play solo, and immerse yourself with tabletop games throughout the entire month of November at the Wolfson Campus Library Room 1216. Select a board game from the tabletop gaming showcase, roll the dice and let the gaming begin! Hosted by Wolfson Campus |
| 10:00am |
VR Revolution Join us for an immersive journey with virtual reality games, you'll experience heart-pounding adventures, mind-bending puzzles, and epic battles. VR First-time explorers are welcomed! Create a new unforgettable experience and open the bridge of exploration. Available games include
Hosted by Wolfson Campus |
Week 1
| 12:00pm |
In partnership with Student Life and in celebration of International Games Month, Hialeah Campus is kicking off their events with a cosplay and costume contest. Dress up as your favorite anime or game character! Top participants will win a prize! Student Life Lobby 1780 W 49th Street Hialeah, FL 33012
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| 2:00pm |
Halloween Cosplay & Costume Contest Dress up as your favorite anime or game character! Come showcase 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! Registration table opens at 1PM! Contest begins promptly at 2PM. Hosted by North Campus & Meek Center
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| 11:00am |
Faire Play: Gamers Take Over the Plaza 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 Hialeah CampusPlaza 1780 W 49th Street Hialeah, FL 33012
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| 12:00pm |
Board Blitz Join us for a day of strategy, fun and competition as we roll the dice, draw cards, and embark on epic board game adventures! Hosted by Homestead Campus |
| 12:00pm |
Faire Play - Open Gaming & VR Days It's an invasion! The library is being taken over by International Games Month. Enjoy table top games, video & virtual reality games, and free food! Come test out your gaming skills during these open gaming days.
Hosted by North Campus & Meek Center |
Week 2
| 12:00pm | Roll the Dice: Dive into Dungeons & Dragons
Embark on a journey through the D&D universe. Seasoned Dungeon Masters will guide you through the game's intricacies in a presentation and invite the audience to participate in a live demo, creating characters, making choices, and rolling dice to shape their own adventure. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a newcomer, this event promises imagination and epic storytelling.
Hosted by Hialeah Campus |
| 12:00pm | Decks on Deck
Collect, trade, and duke it out in our card game extravaganza! Magic, YGH, Uno and more!
Hosted by Homestead Campus |
| 12:00pm |
Genshin Impact Masquerade Party Do you like the game Genshin Impact? If so, come enjoy free themed masks, snacks & drinks, as well participate in a giveaway for tickets to the Genshin Impact Concert: Melodies of an Endless Journey and Limited-Edition Art Book! Register at: https://usgiu.com/ Hosted by North Campus & Meek Center
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Week 3
| 1:30pm |
The Power of Gaming - Talisman
Talisman is an adventure board game set in a high fantasy, medieval world. Choose from 14 characters: heroes, wizards, villains, thieves, monsters, each with their own abilities! Travel the world to find equipment, weapons, ancient relics, and companions that will help you on your quest to acquire the Crown of Command! Visit magical places, avoid traps, battle fantastic creatures (and each other!). But don’t forget to acquire a Talisman along the way. Six players, 90 minutes, quick to learn, no experience needed to play.
Hosted by Kendall Campus |
| 12:00pm |
The Exit Strategy Have you ever wanted to try out an escape room? Well now’s your chance! Travel the labyrinth in The Room and stave off a lupine curse in The Werewolf Experiment!
Hosted by Homestead Campus
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| 2:00pm |
The Power of Gaming - Magic: The Gathering
One of the biggest household names in the trading card game community, Magic: The Gathering, is a tabletop card game where you can battle your friends to claim victory and become the ultimate Planeswalker. The format that will be played is Elder Dragon Highlander, more popularly known as Commander. You can choose from a variety of archetypes to aid you in battle, including vampires, demons, elves, humans, enchanted creatures, and more! Materials will be provided, however, personal decks are strongly advised.
Hosted by Kendall Campus |
| 11:00am |
Military Fit Games
Push your limits with the Military Fit Games, our military-inspired fitness activities, right in the Student Life Breezeway. Test your endurance and challenge yourself like never before!
Hosted by Padrón Campus |
| 12:30pm |
The classic, multi-player card game that's too fun to put down. Groups must compete by matching the shown card by number or color, with special action cards that'll push each player further or closer to UNO!
Hosted by Kendall Campus
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| 12:00pm |
It's an invasion! The library is being taken over by International Games Month. Enjoy table top games, video & virtual reality games, and free food! Come test out your gaming skills during these open gaming days.
Hosted by North Campus & Meek Center |
| 1:00pm |
Chess Tournament! Hosted by the Shark Knights West Chess Club
Hosted by West Campus |
| 1:00pm |
A game of chance with a pirate twist. Three rounds, one ultimate winner. Will you be able to become the King of Pirates? No prior knowledge of One Piece is needed.
Hosted by Kendall Campus
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| 12:00pm |
The Power of Gaming - Dungeons & Dragons
The classic role-playing game of adventure, magic, and mystery! Become a bold warrior, a canny magic user, a wise cleric, or a street-smart rogue! Work with (or against) your party as you spend an unquiet night at the Three Roads Inn – where not everything is as it seems! A tournament-style adventure! Hosted by the Kendall Campus D&D Club! Up to twenty players, three hours, no experience needed to play, dice, and all required components provided.
Hosted by Kendall Campus |
| 1:00pm |
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
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| 1:00pm |
Backgammon Basics Join Learning Resources Staff to learn backgammon! This two-player board game uses strategy and luck for an exciting finish!
Hosted by West Campus |
Week 4
| TBA |
Board Games will be set up on tables in the exhibit area for students to use throughout the week. Hosted by Kendall Campus |
| 12:00pm |
Join "Checkmate at Lunch: Chess Hour in the Library" where you can learn and compete in chess during your lunch break. In this event hosted in the library, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your chess skills and engage in friendly competition with fellow students. Hosted by Padrón Campus |
| 12:00pm |
Collegewide Esports Valorant Competition As part of the International games Month activities, teams from each campus will compete in the game Valorant on Wednesday, 11/22/2023 from 12PM – 1PM. This is an online competition. Each team is responsible for ensuring that they have access to the game from their home campus or current location. For competition rules and to sign up, click here.
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| 1:00pm |
Chess Tournament! Hosted by the Shark Knights West Chess Club
Hosted by West Campus |
| 2:00pm |
Movie Day & Popcorn: Film Screening of Akira Join us for a movie and some popcorn for the screening of the film Akira! Hosted by North Campus & Meek Center |
Week 5
| TBA |
Pending - Atari, E-Sports Louge Hosted by Kendall Campus |
| 12:00pm |
Let's Race Racers, star your engines for a chance to win 1st Place in our IGM grand finale: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe! Hosted by Homestead Campus
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| 12:00pm |
Graphic Novel Group presents: Video Games in Manga Watch a live-streamed discussion on video games in manga, video game adaptations into manga, and vice-versa! Hosted by North Campus & Meek Center
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| 1:00pm |
Chess Tournament! Hosted by the Shark Knights West Chess Club
Hosted by West Campus |
| 2:00pm |
Gaming Podcast Live-Recording Join World-famous podcasters Alicia Garcia and Dash Ruiz as they and Special Guests discuss and play a fun and exciting game! They will be live-recording an episode of their podcast from the MDC West Campus Third Floor – West Park. Hosted by West Campus
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For more information, please contact your local campus library. |