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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 of sharing, inclusivity, and the importance of building networks of passionate players. Panels will dive into how communities evolve and support each other, offering insights on how to engage new players and create open, welcoming spaces for everyone to play.

Empathic Adventures: RPGs as a Tool for Growth

How can Roleplaying Games be introduced into primary and secondary schools? This session focuses on using RPGs for education, socialization, ...

Hall 18 - AMM S66 04 Friday
hours 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
Tipology: Talk
Target: Everyone
immagine evento: Empathic Adventures: RPGs as a Tool for Growth

Functional Worldbuilding: Creating Credible and Coherent Worlds

Good worldbuilding isn’t just about aesthetics or deep lore—it needs to be coherent, accessible, and serve both the narrative and gameplay. This ...

Hall 18 - AMM S66 04 Friday
hours 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Tipology: Talk
Target: Everyone
immagine evento: Functional Worldbuilding: Creating Credible and Coherent Worlds

How Do You Play with Disney?

Do you love Disney cartoons—not just watching them, but playing them too? With Disney games, you can experience a world of fun: take on the ...

Hall 18 - AMM S66 04 Friday
hours 04:30 PM - 05:15 PM
Tipology: Talk
Target: Everyone
immagine evento: How Do You Play with Disney?

The Future of Miniatures: Market Impact and Gaming Culture

Over the past 10–15 years, the miniatures industry has played an increasingly significant role in the gaming market, shaping not just sales ...

Hall 18 - AMM S66 04 Friday
hours 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tipology: Talk
Target: Everyone
immagine evento: The Future of Miniatures: Market Impact and Gaming Culture

Writing for Podcasts

Podcasts—today’s version of radio—require a unique approach to writing that leverages the medium’s strengths and uniqueness. In this panel, ...

Hall 18 - AMM S66 04 Friday
hours 03:30 PM - 04:45 PM
Tipology: Talk
Target: Adults
immagine evento: Writing for Podcasts

Bittersweet Nostalgia: The Return of Wargaming’s Greatest Classics

HeroQuest, Warhammer Fantasy Battles/The Old World, Mordheim, Necromunda—these legendary titles have shaped generations of players, and now ...

Hall 18 - AMM S66 05 Saturday
hours 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Tipology: Talk
Target: Everyone
immagine evento: Bittersweet Nostalgia: The Return of Wargaming’s Greatest Classics

From Museum to Dungeon

Chimeras, Golems, and, of course, Dragons! These and many other creatures have filled countless dungeons, but did you know they originate from ...

Hall 18 - AMM S66 05 Saturday
hours 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Tipology: Talk
Target: Everyone
immagine evento: From Museum to Dungeon

Gaming and Empathy: Emotional Growth Through Play

Gaming is more than just entertainment—it is a powerful tool for connecting people, developing empathy, and managing emotions. From board games ...

Hall 18 - AMM S66 05 Saturday
hours 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Tipology: Talk
Target:
immagine evento: Gaming and Empathy: Emotional Growth Through Play

L’AltroPLAY – RPGs Are Cinema

Welcome to the second edition of L’AltroPLAY! This time, the spotlight is on cinema. A game master around the RPG table isn’t that different ...

Hall 18 - AMM S66 05 Saturday
hours 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tipology:
Target: Everyone
immagine evento: L’AltroPLAY – RPGs Are Cinema

Master Voice – Using Your Voice in Gaming

The panel on voice use in entertainment is back! After the success of the 2024 edition, actor, voice actor, and content creator Quarto brings ...

Hall 18 - AMM S66 05 Saturday
hours 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Tipology: Talk
Target: Adults
immagine evento: Master Voice – Using Your Voice in Gaming

Roleplaying and Storytelling Games: A Thin Line

In this one-hour workshop, we’ll explore the relationship between roleplaying games and storytelling games. We’ll highlight their similarities ...

Hall 20 - AMM S8 05 Saturday
hours 12:00 PM
Tipology: Workshop
Target: Adults
immagine evento: Roleplaying and Storytelling Games: A Thin Line

Roundtable: Games and Executive Function Skills

With Gianluca Daffi – lecturer at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milano, Alice Guardigli – psychologist, and Luigi Russo – Play ...

Hall 18 - AMM S66 05 Saturday
hours 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Tipology: Talk
Target: Adults
immagine evento: Roundtable: Games and Executive Function Skills

The Power of Competition in Magic: The Gathering

Magic: The Gathering is more than just a card game – it’s a global phenomenon that has captivated millions of players for decades. We’ve all ...

Hall 18 - AMM S66 05 Saturday
hours 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Tipology: Talk
Target: Adults
immagine evento: The Power of Competition in Magic: The Gathering

Uncharted Horizons: Imagining the Future in Sci-Fi Role-Playing Games

From the depths of space to dystopian futures, science fiction RPGs offer players the chance to explore new worlds, encounter alien civilizations, ...

Hall 18 - AMM S66 05 Saturday
hours 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Tipology: Talk
Target: Adults
immagine evento: Uncharted Horizons: Imagining the Future in Sci-Fi Role-Playing Games

Weird Topics In Game Design

Join game designer Jason Morningstar for a candid and revealing conversation about the art and science of making roleplaying games. Let's talk ...

Hall 18 - AMM S66 05 Saturday
hours 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tipology: Talk
Target: Adults
immagine evento: Weird Topics In Game Design

Face-to-Face - One-on-One RPGs

RPGs don’t always need a full party. What happens when the whole story is shared between just two players—a GM and a single player? Role-playing ...

Hall 18 - AMM S66 06 Sunday
hours 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Tipology: Talk
Target: Everyone
immagine evento: Face-to-Face - One-on-One RPGs

Shaping Characters: 3D Sculpting in Role-Playing Games

Art in RPGs comes in many forms – illustration, music, writing… and even three-dimensional ones. After his incredible work on Il mondo di Aletheia, ...

Hall 18 - AMM S66 06 Sunday
hours 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tipology: Talk
Target: Everyone
immagine evento: Shaping Characters: 3D Sculpting in Role-Playing Games

Tavola Rotonda – Bandi e Finanziamenti: Il Gioco si Fa Strategico

Hall 18 - AMM S66 06 Sunday
hours 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Tipology: Talk
Target: Everyone
immagine evento: Tavola Rotonda – Bandi e Finanziamenti: Il Gioco si Fa Strategico

Una proposta di gioco di ruolo per l'Europa: il caso di EULabRPG - Marco Scicchitano

Hall 18 - AMM S66 06 Sunday
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Tipology: Talk
Target: Everyone
immagine evento: Una proposta di gioco di ruolo per l'Europa: il caso di EULabRPG - Marco Scicchitano

You Can Make A Game - And You Should!

TTRPG and larp designer Jason Morningstar is here to get you excited about making your own roleplaying games, and to answer the most vexing ...

Hall 18 - AMM S66 06 Sunday
hours 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Tipology: Talk
Target: Adults
immagine evento: You Can Make A Game - And You Should!

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