🇯🇵 日本語・English OK!
Have a game idea, prototype, or project you're working on?
Come spend an afternoon with a small group of fellow creators where we'll playtest games, solve design problems, share ideas, and help each other build better experiences.
This isn't a networking event or a lecture.
It's a hands-on creator session where everyone has the opportunity to present their project, receive constructive feedback, and collaborate with other passionate developers in a relaxed studio atmosphere.
To keep the discussions meaningful, attendance is limited to 8–10 participants.
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## 🎮 What We'll Do
Bring anything you're currently working on:
• Game prototypes
• Design documents
• Story ideas
• Artwork
• Programming challenges
• Gameplay mechanics
• Narrative and worldbuilding
Together we'll explore:
🎮 Gameplay and player experience
💻 Programming and technical challenges
🎨 Art direction and visual presentation
📖 Storytelling, narrative design, and worldbuilding
🧪 Playtesting, brainstorming, and creative problem-solving
Whether your project is in its first week or nearly ready for release, you'll receive honest feedback and fresh ideas from other creators.
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## 🍜 A Relaxed Studio Atmosphere
The session will be hosted in the shared lounge of my residence near Sakuragichō, using a large-screen display for demonstrations and playtesting.
I'll provide light food, snacks, and a selection of soft drinks for everyone to enjoy during the session.
There's also a 7-Eleven just downstairs, so if you'd like additional drinks, snacks, or something specific, you're welcome to pick up whatever you'd like before or during the event.
Think of it as spending an afternoon inside an indie game studio—sharing ideas, playtesting prototypes, solving design challenges, enjoying some good food, and meeting other passionate creators.
The goal is to create a relaxed, collaborative atmosphere where we can share ideas, test games, and help each other solve creative challenges.
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## 👾 Who Should Join?
This session is perfect for:
• Indie game developers
• Programmers
• Artists & animators
• Narrative designers & writers
• Game designers
• Students
• Hobbyists
• Anyone with an idea they'd like to turn into a game
You don't need a finished project.
Early prototypes, rough concepts, and notebook sketches are all welcome.
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## 🏡 Studio Guidelines
This session takes place in the shared lounge of my residence, so I'd appreciate everyone's help in keeping the space welcoming and respectful.
• Please arrive on time.
• Be considerate of other residents and keep noise to a reasonable level.
• Help keep the space clean and tidy.
• Please enjoy alcohol responsibly.
• The lounge is for this event only—private residential areas are off limits.
• The exact location will be shared after your RSVP has been approved.
My goal is to create a fun, creative space that we can continue using for future WildFIRE Studio Sessions.
### 📝 RSVP Deadline
To help me prepare enough food and seating for everyone, please RSVP by Friday at 6:00 PM.
Once your RSVP has been approved, I'll send you the exact location and arrival details.
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## 📍 Location
Sakuragichō / Hinodechō / Nogeyama
(Exact location provided after RSVP approval.)
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## 🗓 Event Details
Saturday
2:00 PM – approximately 6:00 PM
👥 Limited to 8–10 participants
💴 ¥2,500 (includes food, drinks, and the workshop)
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## 🌟 Looking Ahead
This is the first of what I hope will become a regular series of creator gatherings in Yokohama.
Future WildFIRE Studio Sessions will continue exploring game development, storytelling, comics, transmedia design, and creative collaboration.
I'm also organizing related community events, including martial arts and lightsaber training, board game nights, anime and manga outings, and Yokohama social walks—bringing together creators, gamers, artists, and fans in a fun, welcoming community.
If that sounds like your kind of weekend, I'd love to meet you.
Let's build something amazing together.
See you in Yokohama! 🎮
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### 🇯🇵 日本語OK！
英語中心ですが、日本語でももちろん大丈夫です。
ゲーム制作中の方、アイデアを形にしたい方、ストーリーやゲームデザインについて相談したい方も大歓迎です。
みんなでゲームを遊びながら、お互いの作品をより面白くしていきましょう！
