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Play4Changerewards researchdevelopment and the useof Games for Social Change.
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We would like to inform you that:
This edition is accepting applications for the following award categories:
Original Game for Social Change
The evaluation criteria are:
- Originality of the mechanics;
- Relevance of the theme to social change;
- Impactfulness of the game in addressing the chosen theme.
Game Project as a Driver of Social Change
The evaluation criteria are:
- Clear definition of the specific objectives the project aims to achieve and the rationale behind the chosen gameplay;
- Definition of the project’s setting (target audience, context, spaces, time);
- Identification of evaluation and monitoring tools to assess the achievement of the objectives.
Scientific Research on Games as a Tool for Social Change
The evaluation criteria are:
- Methodology: Evaluation of the experimental design;
- Degree of generalizability / External validity;
- Recognition by the scientific community (publication, peer review, citations, etc.).
Our jury, composed of experts from various fields, will evaluate the games primarily based on their relevance to the theme of social change.
Why do we advocate for change?
Play4change honors initiatives in researching, developing, and utilizing Games for Social Change. These games are recognized as integral to society and culture, adept at imparting ideas and provoking reflection. Projects in Social Change Gaming, while retaining their entertainment value, serve as catalysts for altering attitudes and behaviors toward socially significant themes, including cultural awareness, critical thinking, civic responsibility, social inclusion, multiculturalism, and personal accountability toward vulnerable groups and the environment.
Play4Change is dedicated to showcasing and elevating projects that utilize gaming as a central tool for educational and personal development, focusing not merely on acquiring academic knowledge, but more importantly on cultivating skills to navigate and address the complexities of the world with increased empathy and awareness.
Play4Change celebrates the most innovative game projects that drive social change.
We welcome all game genres.
Participation is open and free for everyone.
Promoters
Play4Change is led by the GAME Science Research Center, which, in collaboration with Play – Festival del Gioco, the cultural association PlayRes, and Game in Lab, aims to stimulate and reward research, development, and the use of Games for Social Change.
The organization of Play4Change is managed by GiX, the Research Center on Games for Social Change at the University of Florence.
The Jury
The award’s jury comprises experts from academia, associations, business sectors, and the educational sphere.
Application Process
Interested parties can apply by completing the following form:
Learn more about the jury
