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2.017Growing artists and programmers through the love of games

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PixelFest is a Registered Trademark of Midnight Status LLC

Visit pixelfest.org to register.

Friday, April 7 12 PM - 5 PM Saturday, April 8 10 AM - 5 PMSunday, April 9 11 AM - 5 PMNow in its second year, PixelFest, Norfolk’s first dedicated gaming festival, has leveled up! We’ve added more classes, a professional developer’s conference, a VR-cade, cosplay and much more to the programs, events, and activities you loved last year to bring you PixelFest 2.017. Best of all, general admission is still free and open to the public! Visit PixelFest.org for more information. (All Ages)

Hosted by Midnight Status

Vendor Market Located throughout SloverFri., 4/7 @ 12 - 5 PM, Sat., 4/8 @ 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun., 4/9 @ 11 AM - 5 PMGeek and game vendors from far and wide will be scattered throughout the library so be ready to snag a souvenir.(All Ages)

LOWER LEVELUnity Game Development for Beginners Room LL 45Fri., 4/7; Sat., 4/8 & Sun., 4/9 @ 3:30 - 4:30 PMLearn the principles of game design using the Unity platform. This event is ticketed. Visit pixelfest.org to register. (Teens - Adults)Sponsored by Midnight Status

Tabletop GamesFri., 4/7 @ 12 - 5 PM; Sat., 4/8 @ 10 AM - 5 PM;Sun., 4/9 @ 11 AM - 5 PMMagazine RoomCome play tabletop games with other local lovers of non-digital games! (All Ages)Sponsored by TAGS and VGA

LEVEL 1Art of Steampunk Exhibit ForumFri., 4/7 @ 12 - 5 PM; Sat., 4/8 @ 10 AM - 5 PM;Sun., 4/9 @ 11 AM - 5 PMCheck out the Art of Steampunk exhibit where science fiction, fantasy, and fun unite. (All Ages)Sponsored by Steampunk Alliance of Eastern Virginia

Classic ArcadeFri., 4/7 @ 12 - 5 PM; Sat., 4/8 @ 10 AM - 5 PM;Sun., 4/9 @ 11 AM - 5 PMForumMiss the good old days of arcades? Come see what classic cabinets we’ve got! (All Ages)Sponsored by Slover Library

Cosplay Forum Pre-judging Fri. 4/7 @ 2 - 4 PMSat. 4/8 @1 - 3 PMSun. 4/9 @ 11 AM - 1PM Winners to be Announced Sun., 4/9 @ 3 PMStrut your stuff on the PixelFest stage for the chance to win. Contests for children, amateur, and advanced. Visit PixelFest.org for registration information. (All Ages)Sponsored by Steampunk Alliance of Eastern Virginia

Game Jam Room 650 (5th floor Commons on Wed 4/5)

Wed., 4/5, 7 PM - MidnightThu., 4/6, 7 AM - Midnight

Fri., 4/7 7 AM - 3 PMGame Jam Pass

$25.00 (+$2.37 fee)

Dev Con + Jam Pass$85.00 (+$5.67 fee)

Visit pixelfest.org to register. Sales end on April 7

Artists, programmers, musicians, designers, and game testers team up to create their

own games. All are welcome. Attendees MUST register ahead of time.

This event is ticketed. Visit pixelfest.org to register.

(Teens- Adults)

LEVEL 1Lower Level &

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Life-Size Pac-ManChildren’s Commons Fri., 4/7 @ 12 - 5 PM; Sat., 4/8 @ 10 AM - 5 PM;Sun., 4/9 @ 11 AM - 5 PMNavigate the maze and collect the most Pac-Dots to claim your prize. Get your name entered into a drawing for a grand prize just for participating. Watch out for ghosts! (School Age - Tweens)Sponsored by Slover Library

Character Quest Children’s CommonsFri., 4/7 @ 12 - 5 PM; Sat., 4/8 @ 10 AM - 5 PM;Sun., 4/9 @ 11 AM - 5 PMSign up at the 2nd Floor Information Desk to hunt for pixel characters hidden among the book stacks. Bring your characters back and receive a prize! (All Ages)Sponsored by Slover Library

Minecraft Craft Time Room 290Fri., 2 - 4 PM; Sat., 4/8 @ 10 AM - 5 PMComplete fun Minecraft inspired crafts. (School Age)Sponsored by Slover Library

Pixel Portraits Room 290Fri., 4/7 @ 2 - 4 PM; Sat., 4/8 @ 10 AM - 5 PMCreate 8-bit portraits using grids and colored squares. (School Age)Sponsored by Slover Library

Fuse Bead Pixelation Creations Room 290Sun., 4/8 @ 11 AM - 5 PMUse fuse bead template boards to create pixelated versions of familiar creatures and game icons. Open to all ages! (All Ages)Sponsored by Slover Library

MinecraftEduChildren’s Computer LabFri., 4/7 @ 12:30 & 1 PMSat., 4/8 & Sun., 4/9 @ 12:30, 1:30 & 2 PM Sun., 4/9 @ 12 PMLearn the latest in MinecraftEdu! This event is ticketed. Visit pixelfest.org to register.(School Age - Teens)Provided by Slover Library

MinecraftEdu Free PlayChildren’s Computer LabFri., 4/7 @ 1:30 - 5 PMSat., 4/8 @ 10 AM, 12 & 2:30 - 5 PMSun., 4/9 @ 2:30 - 5 PMExplore the world of Minecraft at your own pace. (All Ages)Provided by Slover Library

Minecraft Playroom Room 295Fri., 4/7 @ 12 - 5 PM; Sat., 4/8 @ 10 AM - 5 PM;Sun., 4/9 @ 11 AM - 5 PMKids can play, build, and learn with life size Minecraft blocks and tools! (All Ages)Sponsored by Slover Library

LEVEL 2

Sponsored by Slover Library

Music ForumEnjoy game-themed music and performances by local artists.

Fri., 4/7 @ 1:30 PM: Norfolk Collegiate BandSat., 4/8 @ 10 - 11:30 AM & 4:15 – 4:30 PM: Music Theory Studios

Sat., 4/8 @ 12 - 2 PM: 8-bit Mullet Sat., 4/8 @ 2 - 4 PM: F1NG3RS

Sun., 4/9 @ 11 AM- 12 PM: Music Theory Studios Sun., 4/9 @ 1 PM: Slover Shine Dancers

(All Ages)

PixelFest Art Show

SMC Reading Room

3/10 - 4/9 ALL DAYLevel up to the second floor and inspect

game-themed art by local artists. (All Ages)

Sponsored by

RETRO GAMES, COSPLAY AND MORE!3D printing of a cosplay costume in Room 455. (Teens - Adults)

LEVEL 3TCG ShowdownRoom 305Fri., 4/7 @ 12 - 5 PM; Sat., 4/8 @ 10 AM - 5 PM; Sun., 4/9 @ 11 AM - 5 PMTrade and battle with Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh! and more! (Tweens - Teens)Hosted by Slover Library Teen Advisory Panel (TAP)

Retro Games 3rd Floor Study AreaFri., 4/7 @ 12 - 5 PM; Sat., 4/8 @ 10 AM - 5 PM;Sun., 4/9 @ 11 AM - 5 PM Play retro video games on their original consoles from the 80s, 90s and early 2000s. (All Ages)Sponsored by That Game Store

Starship Horizons Room 370Fri., 4/7 @ 12 - 5 PM; Sat., 4/8 @ 10 AM - 5 PM;Sun., 4/9 @ 11 AM - 5 PM Grab friends and family to find out what it’s like to be a bridge officer in this fun, interactive multi-crew starship simulator. (All Ages)Sponsored by Starship Horizons

Artist Alley 3rd Floor Reference AreaFri., 4/7 @ 12 - 5 PM; Sat., 4/8 @ 10 AM - 5 PM;Sun., 4/9 @ 11 AM - 5 PM Check out the work of artists from far and wide. (All Ages)

Scratch for Kids Room 355Learn the principles of programming and game design with the easy-to-use Scratch framework!Fri., 4/7 @ 12:30 - 1:45 PM: Shooter GameSat., 4/8 @ 10 - 11:15 AM: Jumper GameSun., 4/9 @ 12:30 - 1:45 PM: Maze GameThis event is ticketed. Visit pixelfest.org to register. (School Age - Teens)

Scratch for Adults Room 355Learn the principles of programming and game design with the easy-to-use Scratch framework! Fri., 4/7 @ 2 - 3:15 PM: Shooter GameSat., 4/8@ 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM: Jumper GameSun., 4/9 @ 2 - 3:15 PM: Maze Game This event is ticketed. Visit pixelfest.org to register. (16yrs - Adults)

LEVEL 3

3DPrintingRoom 455Slover Design

Studio

LEVEL 4VR-cade 4th Floor Reading AreaFri., 4/7 @ 12 - 5 PM; Sat., 4/8 @ 10 AM - 5 PM;Sun., 4/9 @ 11 AM - 5 PMTest the latest virtual reality tech with local developers. (Tweens - Adults)Hosted by IDSI

Modern Games 4th Floor Study AreaFri., 4/7 @ 12 - 5 PM; Sat., 4/8 @ 10 AM - 5 PM;Sun., 4/9 @ 11 AM - 5 PMPlay the latest video games on the Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and more. (All Ages)Sponsored by GameStop

Digital Art for Cosplay Costume DesignRoom 455Fri 4/7; Sat 4/8 & Sun 4/9 @ 12 - 12:45 PM & 2 - 2:45 PMLibrary staff demonstrate basic digital art techniques for cosplay costume design.

Each demonstration is 20-minutes followed by Q&A with the staff. (Teens - Adults)Presented by Slover Design Studio

3D Printing for Cosplay Costume Development Room 455Fri 4/7; Sat 4/8 & Sun 4/9 @ 1 - 1:45 PM & 3 - 3:45 PMLibrary staff demonstrate the use of 3D printers for cosplay costume development. Each demonstration is20-minutes followed byQ&A with the staff. (Teens - Adults)Presented by Slover Design Studio

LEVEL 4

Slover Game LoungeDid you know your library had a gaming lounge? Come see what games we’ve got! (All Ages)

LEVEL 5&6LEVEL 5Super Smash Bros.TM for WiiU Tournament 5th Floor CommonsSat., 4/8 @ 10 AM - 5 PMSun., 4/9 @ 11 AM - 5 PMCompete for the crown or just play a few casual rounds. Attendees MUST register in advance. This event is ticketed. Visit pixelfest.org to register. (Teens - Adults)Sponsored by That Game Store

Swap Fire 5th Floor AlcoveFreeplay begins: Fri., 4/7 @ 12 - 5 PM TOURNAMENT BEGINS:Sat., 4/8 @ 10:30 AM - 5 PM Sun., 4/9 @ 11 AM - 5 PMSwap Fire Tournament $1.00 (+$1.05 fee) Visit pixelfest.org to register. Sales end on April 7Only 12 tickets available! Free play will be open during non tournament times.Come compete in this exciting party game for Wii U that was developed right here in Norfolk! Prizes to be announced. (Teens - Adults)Sponsored by Midnight Status

Indie Showcase 5th Floor CommonsFri., 4/7 @ 12 - 5 PM; Sat., 4/8 @ 10 AM - 5 PM;Sun., 4/9 @ 11 AM - 5 PMYou won’t want to miss these games developed right here in our own back yard! Independent game developers from near and far are off to PixelFest to show you their latest projects. Some are complete. Some are sneak peak demos. You have to try them all! (All Ages)Provided by Slover Library

Slover Game Lounge Gaming LoungeFri., 4/7 @ 12 - 5 PM; Sat., 4/8 @ 10 AM - 5 PM;Sun., 4/9 @ 11 AM - 5 PMDid you know your library had a gaming lounge? Come see what games we’ve got! (All Ages)Sponsored by Slover Library

LEVEL 6Dev Con Room 650Fri., 4/7 @ 3 - 5 PMSat., 4/8 @ 10 AM - 5 PMSun., 4/9 @ 10 AM - 5 PMDev Con Pass$75.00 (+$5.12 fee) Visit pixelfest.org to register. Sales end on April 9 Dev Con + Jam Pass$85.00 (+$5.67 fee) Visit pixelfest.org to register. Sales end on April 7An event for professionals or students looking to become professionals in Entertainment, Education, or Entrepreneurship. Speakers include Chris Melissinos, the creator and guest-curator of the Art of Video Games exhibit featured at the Smithsonian, and Bill Ritchie, the CEO of ThinkFun whose games can be found at any Barnes and Noble and have been used extensively for STEM education. Presentations by ODU, NATO, Hatch, Epic Made and many more. Also includes an invite to the Kickoff Party on Friday evening. See PixelFest.org for registration details. This event is ticketed. (16yrs - Adults)Hosted by Midnight Status

gamersartistsprogrammersmusiciansdesignersgame testers 2.017

®

FRI•SAT•SUNAPRIL 7-9

2.017Growing artists and programmers

through the love of games

L I B R A R Y F O U N D A T I O N

2 3 5 E . P L U M E ST R E E T, N O R F O L K , VA 2 3 5 1 0 • W W W. S LOV E R L I B R A RY.CO M

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PixelFest is a Registered Trademark of Midnight Status LLC

Get the PixelFest App on the App Store or Google Play