Tokyo Polytechnic University
Tokyo Polytechnic University 100th Anniversary Event “Kougei Game Show 2023” to be Held on January 6th – Unveiling Game Works Created by Students –
Tokyo Polytechnic University (President: Hiroaki Yoshino, Location: Nakano-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter referred to as “this university”) will hold “KOUGEI GAME SHOW 2023” (hereinafter referred to as “this game show”) on Friday, January 6, 2023. . This game show is an event to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the university’s founding in 2023. It is a plan to show eight game works such as video games, VR games, board games, etc. that students have created through practice classes to the public and try them out. .
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“Kougei Game Show 2023” flyer surface
The game works at this game show were created as part of the “game production application” class, which is an exercise class in which students form teams, plan and present, create, select exhibition locations, and exhibit throughout the year. Thing.
The purpose of this class is not only the process of producing works, but also the practice of exhibiting the results inside and outside the university, so that students can face objective criticism and evaluation and become independent as creators.
Games have diverse elements such as engineering, mathematics, aesthetics, literature, psychology and cultural anthropology. At our university, games, which are an accumulation of technology and expression, are viewed as a subject of study, and faculty members who are game creators provide a wide range of education.
Since its founding in 1923, the university has continued to promote education and research that fuses technology and art. This game show is a fitting project to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of our university, which has been and will continue to promote the fusion of crafts.
On the day of the event, we will exhibit 8 games of various types, including an action puzzle game that uses your brain and reflexes, a game that you can play while wearing VR goggles, and a battle-type board game with the theme of takoyaki. It is a work that can be enjoyed by people of a wide range of generations, from elementary school students to adults.
Visitors will be handed 3 coins at the time of entry and asked to vote for the game work to determine the Grand Prix work.
In addition, we hope that people from Nakano Ward, where our university is located, and the surrounding area, especially children attending nearby elementary schools, will be able to come and have a dialogue, experience media arts, and share the value and enjoyment of creating. increase.
“Mixing engineering and art to change the future”. Tokyo Polytechnic University aims to create new value by fusing technology (engineering) and art (media arts).We will continue our unique education and research, and will continue to walk with the community beyond our 100th anniversary. .
The overview of this game show is as follows.
■ Kougei Game Show 2023
[Date and time] January 6, 2023 (Friday) 13: 00-17: 00
[Venue] Building 6 (6B01), Nakano Campus, Tokyo Polytechnic University [Admission fee] Free *Children under the lower grades of elementary school must be accompanied by a guardian.
[Access] Subway / Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line / Toei Oedo Line – Get off at Nakanosakaue Station, about 7 minutes on foot
[Organizer] Tokyo Polytechnic University
[URL] https://www.t-kougei.ac.jp/activity/archives/2022/article_85356.htm [Exhibited works]
・Irabato
A three-dimensional electric shock stick that you can play with VR goggles. It is also possible to create an original course.
(Children under the age of 13 cannot play)
・”Totetra”
Eight players connected by wireless communication battle in the square with a camera in one hand.
While taking a subject that matches the theme, approach other players from behind and take a picture of their back for a high score! ・”Fudeso”
Control a character holding a large brush and draw lines on the ground to attack enemies.
Think and draw a line to efficiently destroy the enemy.
・”5 byogo no kimi to.”
The ghost of the younger brother who makes the same movement as the character controlled by the player after 5 seconds.
Cooperate with this ghost to conquer the map and escape!
・”Magic Salmon”
Two people control different characters and defeat the enemy with a pincer attack.
Let’s defeat the enemy by cooperating while talking to each other! ・”Octopus Bakka”
An analog board game with the theme of takoyaki.
Put the batter into the takoyaki maker, add the ingredients, roll it upside down, and it will be succulent. A match game where the score is determined by the ingredients that open the lid at the end.
・”Slime Catch”
In order to combine with the boss and strengthen it, stop the slimes from advancing further by catching them with a beam rope and catching them. You can enjoy the experience of fishing with the Nintendo Switch controller.
・”Copybot”
An action puzzle game where you control a character who can copy the devices in the field and aim for the goal. Use your brain and reflexes to solve it!
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“Kougei Game Show 2023” flyer surface
■ Tokyo Polytechnic University
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Building 6, Nakano Campus, Tokyo Polytechnic University
Tokyo Polytechnic University, whose predecessor was the “Konishi Photographic College” founded in 1923 (Taisho 12), has continued to pursue “the infinite possibilities of fusing technology and art” since its foundation. In 2023, we will celebrate the 100th anniversary of our founding.
URL: https://www.t-kougei.ac.jp/
■ Department of Game, Faculty of Arts, Tokyo Polytechnic University Viewing games as an academic discipline, students acquire a wide range of knowledge, including not only the technical aspects but also culture and culture.In addition to the state-of-the-art experimental environment such as a motion capture studio, students can choose from 3 types of “planning,” “design,” and “programming” according to the interests of each student. We have a curriculum that allows you to pursue two specialized fields.
Based on the theme of “creating future play,” game creator faculty members are sending out talented people who can compete in the world. URL: https://www.t-kougei.ac.jp/gakubu/arts/game/
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Tokyo Polytechnic University 100th anniversary logo
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