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HKU Lecture: September Edition

During this lecture, Stijn will take you through The Art of Silly Game Mechanics and explain how he combines playful, humorous elements with thoughtful game design principles. He will also share insights from the creation process of Here Comes Nico! and give practical tips for anyone who wants to leave their creative mark on the game industry.
Stijn van Wekeren is an HKU Alumi and Independent Game Developer, where he develops multiple games, including the charming game: Here Comes Nico! (available on Steam and Nintendo Switch). In addition to his role as a game designer, he works as a game design consultant and producer, and also brings his passion to life through his YouTube series Stijn@Work.

πŸ“… Date: Thursday, September 11
πŸ•• Time: 18:00 – 19:00 (Doors open from 17:50)
πŸ“ Location: Room 2.03, HKU Games, Ina Boudier-Bakkerlaan 50, 3582 VA Utrecht
🎟 Ticket: Admission is FREE, but you need to claim a ticket to attend.

⏰ Note: The lecture will start promptly at 18:00! So make sure to be on time.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain valuable insights from a creative maker who pushes the boundaries of game design.
Organized by: HKU x Genius x GSNI

https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/hku-lecture-the-art-of-silly-game-mechanics-here-comes-nico-tickets-1572849177229?aff=oddtdtcreator

Date:September 11th (Thursday), 2025
Time:18:00–19:30 (1 hour and 30 minutes)
Address:HKU Games, Ina Boudier-Bakkerlaan 50, 3582 VA Utrecht

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