CICANT researcher Conceição Costa, alongside Rikkie Toft Nørgård from Aarhus University, Danish School of Education, is co-editing a special issue of The International Journal of Games and Social Impact. This edition invites contributions that explore the diverse theoretical, practical, and methodological dimensions of game jams, game-making, and games as cultural expression, engagement, practice, transformation, or invention.
The special issue seeks to examine how game jams and game-making processes intersect with cultural heritage and social impact, addressing key questions such as:
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How can game jams integrate tangible and intangible cultural heritage into the game-making process?
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In what ways do game jams in cultural contexts empower youth as active participants and co-creators of cultural heritage?
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How can game jams foster curiosity, creativity, and community among diverse participants?
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What are the practical and methodological challenges of designing and implementing game jams within cultural heritage contexts?
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How do games inspired by tangible and intangible cultural heritage reimagine and transform these cultural elements?
Researchers and practitioners are encouraged to contribute by submitting their insights on these topics.
For inquiries regarding the special issue or the submission process, please contact Rikke Toft Nørgård at