Collaborative Games: Designing Team Problem Solving Experiences

The workshop, Collaborative Games: Designing Team Problem-Solving Experiences, is aimed at fostering cooperation in video game design through mechanics that encourage collaboration and teamwork. Over the course of three hours, participants explore the creation of dynamics that require joint communication and decision-making to overcome challenges, promoting the development of social and cognitive skills both inside and outside the game environment. The structure includes a theoretical introduction, case analysis, collaborative mechanics design, implementation, and a final discussion to reflect on the learning acquired. This approach aims to equip designers and enthusiasts to integrate collaborative problem-solving elements into multiplayer experiences, with a strong impact on social interaction and teamwork.