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Recess Squads: Minigames

Your weekly adventure for games, giggles, and teamwork.

Squads
Make new friends as you play games like Jackbox, Garticphone, hexanaut, board games and more!
Gain confidence through positive interactions and shared experiences with a community of like-minded peers
Discover new passions through our diverse community and class offerings!
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Hosted by 4 expert guides

Recess Squads: The Giggle Gamers

Recess Minigames Squad is all about variety, creativity, and group decision-making. Whether it's a fast-paced Jackbox round, a tactical Steam game, a browser-based co-op, a word game from your imagination, or a classic board game on Board Game Arena — your squad chooses what to play and how to play it.

Note: This squad might require some help from a parent to set up your account on a few different platforms.

Check the cohort before you join to make sure you have the appropriate tech set up. Squads that are playing games through Steam will require a free steam account before joining

What You'll Do:

  • Choose and play new minigame(s) each week as a group
  • Rotate through a mix of game styles — digital, browser-based, tabletop, and verbal
  • Practice group leadership by helping decide what the squad plays and how it's run
  • Try games you've never played before in a fun and friendly space
  • Reflect on each game experience to shape future sessions
  • Laugh a lot, explore together, and build friendships
  • Receive personalized guidance to enhance communication and emotional regulation skills

What you'll learn:

  • Adaptability: Quickly learn and engage with different types of games
  • Creative Problem-Solving: Navigate rules, strategies, and twists across formats
  • Collaboration: Support teammates and take turns leading
  • Communication Skills: Practice speaking clearly, listening actively, and managing group decisions
  • Self-Reflection: Consider how each game went and how to improve teamwork in the next
  • Social Confidence: Built through positive interactions and shared experiences.
  • Emotional Intelligence: Learn to navigate feelings and responses in a supportive, accepting setting.
  • Community Connection: Form meaningful relationships with peers from different backgrounds. Attend the Recess Community hour with a group of friends!

What you'll need:

  • Ability to join sessions on gather.town (The Recess Virtual Universe)
  • A working camera and microphone
  • A free Steam account (for select games)
  • A Board Game Arena account (free, recommended)

Specific Squad Selection

All squads are different and change constantly. If you need help selecting a squad for your kid please reach out to Christopher! You can also just register for a squad that fits and Christopher will reach out to confirm the details

Meet the guides

Expert guides leading this course

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I like read, write, and play indie and Nintendo games!

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Recess Community Director, Recess Guide/Royalty 💁, here for the vibes 😎. Ask me about Caspian!
$15 per week