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Tiny Games: Intro to PICO-8

Date: June 04, 2026 6-8pm


Session Leaders: Munro Wyman


Format: Hybrid (In-person with online access)


Tags: #code #pico8 #retro #lua #games


Shifting from 5:30pm to 6:00pm to accommodate other sessions, please plan accordingly

Intro

A brief introduction to PICO-8, the tiny retro game engine. A great tool for making your very first game or rapid prototyping your next one!

We'll be using it to build tiny walking sims, and by the end of the workshop you'll have a little world to tinker with and share.

lexaloffle.com/pico-8.php

No experience required. No purchase required. There is a free edu edition available:

pico-8-edu.com

Presentation

Slides

Schedule

  • What is PICO-8 slide deck? (15 mins)

  • Live coding a tiny walking sim (50 mins)

  • Workshop time (30 mins)

  • Showcase (10 mins)

Zoom

Munro Wyman is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

https://nyu.zoom.us/j/96434493574?pwd=ihilD0DTbQMy9Nt2pawwz0kfpZb4yK.1

Meeting chat link https://nyu.zoom.us/launch/jc/96434493574

Meeting ID: 964 3449 3574 Passcode: 1234