Student community for strategic games at the University of Innsbruck.
DECK is a student association at the University of Innsbruck for strategic card games, pen-and-paper role-playing games, and tabletop formats.
DECK brings together students from all semesters as well as employees of the University of Innsbruck who share an interest in strategic games, creative game systems, and community exchange.
Our goal is to create an open space where people with similar interests can meet, play together, learn from one another, and explore new formats. It does not matter whether you already have tournament experience, regularly play pen-and-paper games, paint miniatures, or are just getting started with a game system.
We currently focus on strategic card games, pen-and-paper role-playing games, Warhammer 40,000, and Kill Team. Our range of games and formats may continue to grow depending on the interests and ideas brought in by the community.
DECK is intended to be more than just a game night. We want to build a long-term community at the University of Innsbruck that connects people across study programs, semesters, and university roles.
An important part of this is science communication. Strategic games involve many topics that are also scientifically interesting: probability, mathematics, game theory, resource management, psychology, storytelling, design, worldbuilding, and social interaction. We want to make these aspects visible and communicate them in an accessible and playful setting.
At the same time, we want to make it easier to get started with different game systems. New players should be able to learn rules, ask questions, find other players, and try out formats without pressure.
Chair
Organization, coordination, and further development of DECK.
Vice Chair
Support with organization, community building, and association activities.
Vice Chair
Support with organization, community building, and association activities.
Photos and short personal introductions can be added here later.
New players are just as welcome as experienced tournament players, game masters, or tabletop hobbyists.
We want to connect students and university employees with shared interests and enable exchange across study programs.
We focus on tactical thinking, shared learning, rules understanding, creative decisions, and the joy of playing.
We organize and support different formats related to strategic games, including:
You do not need to be an expert to join DECK. If you are interested in strategic games, want to meet new people, or are simply curious, you are welcome.
We are especially happy to hear from people who want to contribute their own games, formats, or ideas.