DESCRIPTION: This whole quarantine thing has really messed up AANE Pizza & Game Nights everywhere.  We can’t bring you pizza, but we can bring you games and camaraderie. We will be playing three games:

• Quiplash from Jackbox Games – This game is a cross between Mad Libs and Apples to Apples. Players fill-in-the-blank in a phrase with the craziest answer and then the group votes to choose the best response. (8 players max)
• Fibbage from Jackbox Games – Bluff your way to victory playing Fibbage. Fill in the blank with your own creative, convincing answer. Everyone tests their skill voting on the real answer.  (8 players max)
• Remote Insensitivity – An online version of Cards Against Humanity where making horrible statements isn’t only allowed it helps you win the game. (6 players max)

Each game will be played in a separate Zoom breakout room monitored by an AANE staff member.  We will have two game sessions where all 3 games will be played.

• 6:30-6:45 PM ET All players meet for an orientation.
• 6:45-7:30 PM ET Game Session A
  • Quiplash
  • Fibbage
  • Remote Insensitivity
• 7:45-8:30 PM ET Game Session B
  • Quiplash
  • Fibbage
  • Remote Insensitivity

At 6:45 PM players will be moved to the breakout room for Session A.  At 7:45 PM players will be moved to the breakout room for Session B.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED TO PARTICIPATE: To connect to Zoom, you will need an internet connection, and a PC or tablet with video capabilities, a microphone, and a webcam.  (You can use a mobile phone, but it won’t be the best experience.)

• Here’s how to test your video camera with Zoom before joining your meeting
• Here’s how to test the audio and microphone with Zoom before joining your meeting
• Here are some video tutorials on how to use Zoom

In order to play the games, we suggest that you use Zoom in split-screen so that you can play the game on one screen and use the second screen to see everybody in your breakout room. Or you can use a phone or a tablet to play the game and a PC for Zoom. You will also need to be able to get email during this event.  That’s how we will send you the URL so you can join a specific game. Questions? Contact Nick Gallop (nick.gallop@aane.org)

WHO: This event is open to any post-high-school adult on the spectrum anywhere.

WHEN: Monday, July 11, 2022

TIME: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM ET

WHERE: Online via Zoom

FACILITATOR: Nick Gallop

COST: Free, but advance registration is required and we only have space for 22 players!

REGISTRATION: Advanced registration is required.  After you have registered, a confirmation email is sent with a link to attend the program. Registrants who do not receive the confirmation email should check their email spam folder. Registration closes 24 hours prior to the event or first session. Early registration is highly recommended as many programs fill quickly.

The registration for this event has ended.

AUDIENCE: AANE Adult Support Groups, Social Groups, and events are intended for post-high school adults on the spectrum who are able to self-regulate AND independently participate in activities without the assistance of a dedicated caretaker.

EVENT & GROUP INFORMATION: Most of AANE programming is currently online. The following terms are used for different audience specifications:

• “Open” events/groups may have different participants joining from session to session and “Closed” events/groups have the same participants for a set number of sessions.

CODES OF CONDUCT: Participants at AANE events are expected to act respectfully toward other participants and group facilitators. AANE reserves the right to deny admission to and/or ask individual participants to leave an event. For more information see FAQS.