Explore games. Find your next move.
A welcoming place for all ages to experience games, learn the basics of how they work, and connect with local creators.
Level Design Lab
Create a small world, place obstacles, and make a path worth exploring.
Rules & Replay Lab
Change the challenge, test the rules, and see how a small tweak changes play.
$99
per participant · 1 hourDevelop your game idea. Leave with a launch path.
All ages welcome; adapt projects to experience
AI-assisted idea development and prepared starter project
30 minutes to build and playtest your first version
Save your project and learn how to continue at home
HCL promotes, registers, and supports participants onsite
Facilitator and project materials confirmed before launch
Play the idea. Then build yours.
Try Watson: Harlem Rescue, then learn how AI can help you develop and playtest your own game—and map the steps to launch it.
Watson: Harlem Rescue
Playable HCL concept demo with joystick controls
Illustrative HCL mock-up only. It collects no service requests or customer details.
We agree on roles, costs, and revenue share with the selected creator before any project begins.
Take your starter project home.
The workshop is designed to leave participants with a project they can save and continue developing.
Bring games and new skills to the heart of Harlem.
The HCL Game Station can connect all-ages play, beginner-friendly learning, local creators, and business opportunities.