Highlights
ActualPaint
At Play 2025, we’re once again shining a spotlight on the incredible artists behind the games we love! For three days, a rotating lineup of ...
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ActualPlay - Programme
The ActualPlay Room Returns! In its brand-new home, Play now features the largest ActualPlay space ever! A new space with plenty of room for ...
Area Games: Cooperative Games
It doesn't matter what obstacles we face. We win together or we lose. Always. Area Games is proud to present, for the very first time at Play, ...
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Game-based metamorphoses of sports
Playing football through Fantacalcio, Panini stickers, or Subbuteo—sports are changing their skin. They become videogames, simulations, or shows ...
hours 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
GSRC Room - Programme
A space dedicated to reflection, research, and dialogue on games as both a subject of study and a tool for change. The GSRC Room is the result ...
Nuova Sala Moreno – Programme
The Nuova Sala Moreno is the beating heart of Play – the main stage for the festival’s most high-profile talks and headline events. This space ...
Pink Spot - Chill-out zone
Overwhelmed by the convention? Take a breath. Relax. Recharge. Step into our Punto Rosa, a quiet space where you can unwind, escape the noise, ...
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Play Community - Programme
The Play Community area is all about growing and nurturing the world of gaming communities. This space is dedicated to the duscussion of themes ...
Play Designer - Programme
Play Designer is the space dedicated to creativity and innovation in game design. It serves as a hub for anyone looking to dive deeper into ...
Play History - Programme
“Playing the Liberation” is a series of 15 game-based events designed to offer an interactive and engaging reflection on the 80th anniversary ...
Play Lab – Programme
Play Lab is the workshop room of Play – The Games Festival, in collaboration with Il Salotto di Giano. Play Lab is a hands-on hub for practical ...
Play Publisher - Programme
The Play Publisher Room is a hub for the publishing and gaming industry. This space is dedicated to exploring themes related to the production, ...
Play with the Game Designer!
Want to play a game with its designer? At the Play with the Game Designer tables, you’ll have the chance to sit down with game authors, play ...
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TURNO EXTRA Exhibition
TURNO EXTRA – Digital Extensions of Board Games An exhibition curated by Riccardo Fassone, Mauro Salvador, and Mauro Vanetti at Play – The ...
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Videogames for learning
Video games can be used to enhance individual potential and improve cognitive skills. We have developed neuropsychological assessment video ...
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Dungeons & Divas
Play presents: Dungeons & Divas A Dungeons & Dragons adventure bursting with magic and glitter! Get ready for a one-of-a-kind Actual Play RPG ...
hours 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
