## 🎮 SMGDA Meetup — June 26, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Ransom District Library, Plainwell, MI (with remote option via Discord)
Hosted by: Kyle Sutherland, Founder of Prairieville Games & SMGDA
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### 🗓️ What’s Happening?
A two-hour open session for all things game development! Whether you're working on a game, thinking about an idea, or just curious—this is your space to connect, learn, and grow.
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### 🧠Meeting Agenda (Flexible Structure)
6:00 – 6:15 PM – Welcome & Setup
- Greet attendees
- Quick tech check for digital participants
- Share SMGDA updates & shoutouts from the June 19th meetup
6:15 – 6:45 PM – Project Showcases
- Volunteers demo their games (finished or in-progress)
- Short feedback & applause after each one (limit to 5–7 mins per person)
6:45 – 7:15 PM – Idea Pitches & Q&A
- Open floor for people to pitch new game concepts, mechanics, or creative ideas
- Attendees can ask questions, offer feedback, or join in the discussion
7:15 – 7:50 PM – Design & Dev Discussion Roundtable
- Choose 1–2 topics from the group or pre-planned themes
- Ideas: “Balancing player freedom vs narrative control” or “What’s your dev bottleneck right now?”
7:50 – 8:00 PM – Wrap-Up
- Reminders about next meeting or any summer events
- Optional group photo
- Shoutouts, socials, or resource shares
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### âś… Bring With You:
- A laptop or notebook (optional)
- A game project, pitch, or idea (if you want to share!)
- Questions, curiosities, or just good energy
