MINDGAMES

The Concept:

The project will bring together 5 participants from Manchester (UK) and 5 from Finland to explore their experiences of mental health, to develop new digital skills and to work together to create a first playable prototype of a video game that will have a positive impact on the mental health of people who play it. The project will be developed through a series of online creative workshops and, if possible, through physical exchange trips between the two countries. The prototype of the resulting game will be presented as part of a Mental Health Arcade during SICK! Festival in Manchester in Spring 2022.

Creative Lead

We are seeking a skilled and engaging game designer from or living in Finland to work closely with the SICK! Festival team as creative lead on the project. The creative lead will help the participants to imagine, develop and create a first playable working prototype responding to their experiences of mental health. They will work with us to develop a programme of creative digital workshops that explore the possible relationships between gaming and mental health. These workshops will also introduce participants to the creative skills involved in game design and development such as visual design, audio and sound composition, FX design, programming, narrative development and gameplay.