What This Is
Monthly Open Office provides no-cost, short and one-off conversations designed to get a quick read on where your idea or project stands.
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This is not a deep dive. It's a quick read on:​​
​​• what you're trying to do
• where it might not be working
• what matters next
Format
• 15-20 minutes
• No prep required
• 4-6 slots per session
• Last Friday of the month.
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No slides. No pitch required.
What You'll Get
• A direct read on whether your idea or approach holds up
• The key risk or blind spot holding you back
• One or two next steps
• You leave with a clear sense of whether to pursue, refine or pause the idea.
Who This Is For
• Founders who've started but feel stuck
• Developers unsure what to do next
• Early projects that haven't yet found a clear direction
Who It's Not For
• Full reviews or studio planning
• Ongoing advisory or mentoring
• Pitch or investor preparation
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If you need a deeper, structured review, see our Studio Start Up Triage
How It Works
• Book a slot for the next session
• Show up with your idea
• We focus on the core question quickly
Cost
• No cost
Next Sessions
• Last Friday of the month from 10:00 - 16:00 (GMT / BST)
• Sessions are up to 30 mins
• Come with a clear question or situation. We will focus on that.
Based in Liverpool City Region, working with founders across the UK and beyond.
The Games Office is run by Clemens Wangerin
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