LA Play is the Festival of Games.
Analog games — board games, role-playing games, miniatures, and card games — are the heart of Play. But LA Play also features a Digital Games area that explores the connections, hybridizations, and crossovers between analog and digital play.
This year, Play’s Digital Games area offers a dedicated space for the independent exhibition of video games.
Do you have a video game to present?
Prototypes or demos are welcome, as long as they are playable, as well as already published games — especially those released in recent months or years.
Non-profit projects are welcome, as are commercial games. We are not interested in gambling games or projects that rely on predatory monetization models.
We are particularly interested in certain types of video games.
In your application, please indicate whether your game belongs to one or more of the following categories:
Digital games connected to analog play, such as:
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digital adaptations of board games
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hybrid analog-digital games
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games that significantly draw on board game mechanics
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turn-based strategy games
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games that make extensive use of cards enhanced through digital mechanics
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direct digital adaptations of published tabletop games
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virtual environments for role-playing games or miniature games
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games about role-playing, miniatures, or tabletop gaming culture
Digital games aligned with the overall theme of LA Play 2026, which celebrates the 80th anniversary of women’s suffrage in Italy. For example:
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games about women’s rights
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games exploring women’s conditions and history
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games addressing gender issues, inequalities, and discrimination related to sexual orientation and gender identity
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games in which the representation of female figures plays a central role
Digital games with a scientific or educational focus, such as:
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serious games
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games designed for school or academic use
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playable simulations
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games that rigorously address scientific, social, or environmental topics
We are particularly interested in video games created by independent developers, small studios, and emerging or experimental teams.
Please describe in your application who has worked or is currently working on the game. If you are applying as a company, include a brief presentation of your organization.
Are you a medium or large company with a commercial product to present in a more traditional way?
Please contact our Exhibitors Office at commerciale@play-festival.it - we can explore paid exhibition solutions tailored to your needs.
Submit your application by April 5, 2026!
Fill out the online form: click here
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Exhibition spaces will be assigned to selected applicants at the discretion of the Digital Games area organizing team.
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Exhibitors must purchase a standard visitor ticket.
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Each exhibitor will be provided with one 150x75 cm table, two chairs, electrical connection (please bring your own power strip!), and access to the open BolognaFiere Wi-Fi network.
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All other equipment — including computers, power strips, screens, keyboards, mice, and other peripherals — must be provided by the exhibitor.
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This is not a sales area. However, distributing merchandise — including Steam keys, discount codes, business cards, or links to digital distribution platforms — is permitted.
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Promotional materials, including standard roll-up banners (80 x 200 cm) and reasonably sized banners or display materials, may be set up around the tables.
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Exhibitors are responsible for regulating minors’ access to games that contain content unsuitable for all ages or that require adult supervision.
