October 27, 2025
Hosted by Trine esports staff and university faculty, the event will take place from 4-7 p.m. Nov. 19 in the Mark and Sarah Music/Ruoff Mortgage Esports Arena.
“We hope people will see the community and culture aspect of board games and video games, as well as the fact there are opportunities to interact with these mediums at Trine through esports, majors and coursework,” said Joanna Claudy, assistant professor in Trine’s Department of Humanities and Communication.
The event will include six board games, including Udder Chaos, a board game created by Trine University students, and a giant version of Berrymandering, made by Tessellation Games.
Video game options will include Mario Kart races on Nintendo Switch, the opportunity to play Super Smash Bros against Trine Esports team members, a driving simulator, VR treadmill and video games developed by Trine students.
Participants will have the opportunity to take part in a 3D character creation contest.
Free pizza will be available. The event counts as CHAT credit for Trine students.
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