In honor of Earth Day, join us for earth.exe, a videogame + craft arcade exploring ecology, the environment, and the many small ways we relate to the planet. 🐛

The arcade will feature retro and modern video games about ecology and the environment. Come explore ocean life, roleplay as a bat, or build your very own version of a planet. These games invite us to notice the beauty, fragility, and complexity of the Earth, from oceans and animals to large planetary systems and small acts of care.

Alongside the arcade, Professor Marisa Parham will offer Twine upskilling sessions, take questions, and also offer tutorials on unlocking UMD server space, for anyone interested in making or hosting their own interactive digital work or portfolio. Cassandra Hradil, associate director of NarraSpace, will offer hands-on making stations connected to circuits, crafting, and experimental forms of environmental media. Plus: food!

Whether you want to play, code, craft, ask questions, eat snacks, or just hang out with us for a little while, you are very welcome. As always, no prior gaming, crafting, nor coding experience is required. 🌱

(In collaboration with the Small Games Lab, MITH, AADHUM, NarraspaceXR, and Soft Souls Foundry)