Ctrl Alt Work
Date & time
21 October 2025 | 17.00-19.00
Event format
Attend event in person
Event type
Participatory interactive event
Event topic
Our working lives
Audience
Young People, Adults
Academic discipline
Sociology and social policy
Venue
Pixel Bar Manchester
10 Thomas Street, Manchester M4 1DH
What's on offer?
Join us for a series of three in-person workshops where we’ll explore the routines, joys, and pressures of work through short, thought-provoking indie games and boardgames.
No gaming experience is required—just curiosity. You’ll have the chance to play, reflect, and discuss with others in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Games include: Every Day the same Dream, Venba, Papers, Please, and more. Laptops and games will be provided.
What's it about?
What can video games tell us about working life?
Each session focuses on a different aspect of labour:
- Mundane – games that reflect the repetition and routine of everyday jobs.
- Pleasure – games that highlight meaning, care, and joy in work.
- Power – games that confront inequality, control, and economic systems.
Who's leading the event?
Kumru Akdogan, Researcher in Philosophy at The University of Manchester
Dr Jack Warren, Lecturer in Film and Media Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University
Open to
Open to all
Of particular interest to
Anyone who has experienced working life
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