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LAUNCH EVENT - SA's Biggest Serious Games Competition

Wed Nov 16, 18:00 - Wed Nov 16, 20:00

Bandwidth Barn

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Are you serious about games? Keen to develop/ design games that positively impact communities and decision making? Interested in the power of games for civic engagement and planning? Come along to our launch event to find out more...
 
The Bandwidth Barn, Cape Craft and Design Institute, 67games and IEASA are collaborating to launch SA's biggest serious games competition, in full support from the Western Cape Government Department of Economic Development and Planning. The winning team will receive R1 000 000 to develop the game!

We're challenging all current or aspiring game developers and digital creatives to take a user-centred design approach to conceptualise a game that that allows people to think innovatively, reimagining their spaces for greater social cohesion and economic prosperity in their communities.
 
Time: 6.30 - 8pm
Where: Bandwidth Barn, 3rd Floor, Block B, Woodstock Exchange.
What: We'll be launching the details of the competition, as well as a few guest speakers to touch on design thinking, civic planning and serious games. (Snacks and drinks provided!)
 
We'll be running exciting workshops (think international speakers!) and game popups alongside the competition to help you design a winning game idea and to engage the gaming and design community with the games for impact world!