Location: Bourns Technology Center

Address: 9595 Miller St, Riverside, CA 92503 

Welcome Back & Student Drop-Off

8:00 - 8:30 A.M. 

• Parents and student participants start the day by revisiting highlights from Day 2 and discussing the exciting work ahead as teams prepare to finalize and present their games.

Debrief & Goal Setting

8:35 - 9:00 A.M.

• Students reflect on team progress and set targeted goals to guide their work throughout the final development and rehearsal phase.

Patents - Protecting Your Ideas

9:05 - 9:35 A.M.

• Led by Nick Perez, this session helps students understand how patents protect innovation and why intellectual property matters in game design and STEM careers. 

Building Your Project

9:35 - 10:25 A.M.

• Teams focus on assembling their final board game prototypes and planning their presentations. Emphasis is placed on clear instructions, logic, and visual design.

Play, Revise & Improve

10:30 - 12:00 P.M.

• Students test their games with peers, gather feedback, and refine their gameboards to enhance playability, design, and clarity of rules. 

Lunch & Team Activity 

12:00 - 1:00 P.M.

• Teams enjoy a well-deserved lunch break and engage in a fun, lighthearted team-building challenge to prepare for the afternoon showcase practice. 

Presenting Your Project - Auditorium Practice

1:00 - 2:30 P.M.

• Teams rehearse their game presentations on stage, ensuring material are ready, roles are clear, and their communication is polished for the final showcase.

End-of-Day Reflection

2:30 - 3:00 P.M.

• Students and mentors celebrate progress, share key takeaways, and look forward to the final day of presentation and recognition.