American University’s Game Center and the DC Public Library (DCPL) have received a two-year, $249,000 grant to offer libraries tools, training and templates to create neighborhood games. The project is called “Engaging Beyond Our Walls.”

Press releases (9/2021):

• From DCPL: “Grant will turn libraries into hubs for creating neighborhood games using local history and landmarks“
• From AU: a partnership for Neighborhood Games and Outdoor Stories

The project will center on Hive Mechanic, our new authoring tool for creating neighborhood games and interactive stories.

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