Another design workshop

The December meeting was a design workshop along the same lines as September’s, only with more people! As before, participants Continue reading →

Larp-writing session

After a few talky meetings it felt like a good idea to do some writing! The Game Kitchen wanted to Continue reading →

News from the Larpwriter Summer School

Two of our number attended the 2015 Larpwriter Summer School, creative crucible of international larp and home of the awesome Continue reading →

Directing Yourself: Scenes And Steering

Shaping play. Metagaming. Managing expectations. Off-game plotting. It’s all about being your own director: ways you can manage your play Continue reading →

Speaking and hearing

Speaking, talking, hearing and listening: how can we make sure that we are communicating with each other fairly, clearly and Continue reading →

Creative agency distribution

Creative agency in larp: how to share it between designer and players? What different types or areas of agency are Continue reading →

Kitchen Reconvention

After a brief hiatus The Game Kitchen burst back to life, with a meeting to talk about the group’s future Continue reading →

Games with an Audience

Back after the summer break, this Game Kitchen meet-up looked at games to be observed. Artist Adam James writes larps Continue reading →