November 5-8, 2009
Canyon of the Eagles, Texas

Project Horseshoe is a think-tank style conference addressing the industry-wide challenges of modern game design.

We are already planning for Project Horseshoe 2009. Come be a part of an elite group of brilliant minds working to positively influence the art and science of game design. We combine intense and effective workgroup techniques with Texas-sized hospitality in an all-inclusive event that may change your life.

This is an invitation-only event. If you know someone who should be invited, please contact Teresa Avallone.

We were very pleased to have had the following speakers for
Project Horseshoe 2008:

Steve Meretzky, Senior Designer, Blue Fang
"Where Did the Fun Go?"

Jason Rohrer, Independent Game Designer
"The Non-Rise of the Video Game Auteur"

Jeff Pobst, CEO, Hidden Path Entertainment
"Where Design is the Product"

Richard Dansky, Manager of Design, Red Storm Entertainment
"Only a Lad"

Click here for the Project Horseshoe 2007 Conference Report, Photos, and Attendee Comments

Mission Statement for Project Horseshoe:

Positively influencing the art, science, and business of game design over the next five years in ways that are unlikely to happen otherwise, by taking advantage of practice-proven brainstorming methods and our access to the brightest minds in the field.

Summary of the Method Used:

Under conditions that have proven conducive to successful and efficient team thinking:

1. Identify the biggest issues/problems in the area of game design.
2. Attack 3-6 of those issues/problems in facilitated workgroups.
3. Create reports including action items.
4. Take accountability for those action items.
5. Follow up on action items after the conference.

Proposed Topics

Although workgroup topics are chosen on the spot by the conference attendees, many possible topics have already been proposed. Click here to see them.

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