Rope Session is a cozy educational game about Japanese bondage, that provides players with deeper context about the Japanese art of Shibari, the BDSM community with which it is closely connected, and especially the importance of consent that accompanies these activities. It highlights its ethical and safety principles, which are mostly absent in games or other forms of (especially mainstream) media. The game presents Shibari as an art form and a consensual act, avoiding gender stereotypes and any sexualization of characters that would present them merely as sexual objects intended for personal gratification. On the contrary, the characters are portrayed as two equal beings, without any objectification, with their own boundaries, personality, and motivations. As players, we take on the role of the rigger, and with it, responsibility for her own decisions, as well as their consequences. The character of the model is depicted as an equal entity, reacting to her own discomfort. The game also portrays human diversity, the queer community, and gender identity with the same respect and sensitivity. It's a mix of a walking simulator with elements of narrative, point-and-click, and hypercasual gameplay.
Friday May 16, 2025 12:00 - 14:00 CEST Betonhalle [Silent Green]Gerichtstraße 35, 13347 Berlin, Germany
