When does the Game Testers event take place?

The event takes place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.

What age group is the event suitable for?

The time slot from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM is aimed at teenagers aged 12 and older. There is a separate group for children aged 6 and older from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM.

What do the participants experience?

Participants try out current games on the computer or console, share their impressions, and evaluate the games together.

Is participation free?

Yes, participation in the Game Testers is free.

Is there educational support available?

Yes, the group is accompanied by a media educator. Feedback is incorporated into the player guide NRW.

Is the event location accessible for people with disabilities?

Yes, the entrance area is accessible for wheelchair users. An elevator, designated disabled parking spaces, and assistance for hearing, vision, and mobility impairments are available.

Game Testers for Children

Name: Game Testers
Start: 2026-11-03T16:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-03T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Stadtteilbibliothek Kalk

Game Testers in Cologne-Kalk: Discovering Gaming and Joining the Conversation

Controller in hand, curious to try out and share personal impressions: At the game testers in the district library Kalk, children and teenagers experience current games in a supervised environment. This free family experience combines fun and games, media education, and quality time together.

Testing current games in a child-friendly way

On November 3, 2026, everything revolves around digital games that can be tested on computer or console. Participants discover new gaming worlds, pay attention to content, and share their experiences with each other. This creates an age-appropriate learning experience filled with children's laughter, curiosity, and a lot of fun.

Media educational support

A media educator accompanies the group and listens attentively. The opinions of the game testers are incorporated into the player guide NRW. This helps children and teenagers learn to view games critically, express their impressions clearly, and assess suitability for different age groups. It strengthens media competence, communication, and independent judgment.

Suitable for the age group

The offer is structured in two groups: Children from 6 years old test games rated for 6 years from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Teenagers aged 12 and older are scheduled from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM and focus on games rated for 12 years and older. For the appointment on November 3, 2026, the group for 12 years and older is intended.

Safe and easily accessible

The district library Kalk provides a protected indoor area for playing and learning together. The entrance area is accessible for wheelchair users, and there is an elevator and designated disabled parking spaces. Additionally, assistance for hearing impaired, blind, and visually impaired people is available. The library can be reached by city train lines 1 and 9, bus line 159, as well as S-Bahn and regional train via Kalk-Trimbornstraße.

Conclusion: Fun with real learning value

Game testers offer young gaming fans a special family experience: trying out current games, developing their own opinions, and building media competence. Families experience a child-friendly, educationally supported event with a sense of community and exciting gaming moments. Those wanting to explore digital games with curiosity and responsibility will find valuable time together here.