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Game Makers Workshop: Design Your Own Board Game

  • Upper Norwood Library Hub 39 Westow Hill London, England, SE19 United Kingdom (map)

Invent it, build it, play it!

Calling all young inventors, artists, and game lovers! In this exciting hands-on workshop, children will become real game designers by creating their very own board game from scratch.

Participants will brainstorm ideas, design game boards, create characters and playing pieces, write rules, and test their creations with other players.

What to Expect

  • Learn how board games are designed

  • Create your own unique game theme

  • Design and decorate a game board

  • Make cards, tokens, dice mechanics, and challenges

  • Play-test and improve your game

  • Take your finished game home

Suitable For

Children aged 5 –11 years

No Experience Needed

All materials are provided, and our tutor will guide participants through every step of the design process.

Skills Developed

  • Creativity and imagination

  • Problem-solving

  • Design thinking

  • Communication and teamwork

  • Artistic skills

Can you create the next family favourite board game? Come and find out at the Game Makers Workshop!

🗓️ 11th August 2026

🕒 9:30am-4pm

📍 Location: The Teal Room, Upper Norwood Library Hub, SE19 1TJ

🎟️ Tickets: £37 – includes all materials!

👉 Book your place now!

❗ Booking & Refund Policy

  • All sales are final

  • No refunds or exchanges will be issued, including for missed days, illness, or changes in personal circumstances

  • Please double-check your ticket type and dates before completing your purchase

If you have any other questions or require clarification please contact us at info@unlt.org

Facilitators are DBS checked.