Festival of Useful Games: How to Spend April 26 in Ufa
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On Sunday, April 26, the Festival of Useful Games will take place in Ufa. Here, you can not only play new games but also win prizes, meet developers, and receive support if you have your own gaming project. Admission is free, but registration is required.

The festival will combine three major blocks: video and board games, fidgetal competitions and tournaments, and a business program. All activities will take place from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the site of the Interuniversity Student Campus located at: Zakiy Validi St, 32/2.

Who we are waiting for: everyone interested — children, parents, students, educators, mentors, developers, and other guests.

Play and Test: Projects from Studios and Independent Teams

Large gaming studios and independent developers will present their projects at stands. Among the participants: Berloga with flagship games from the universe, "1C" with a catalog of educational and entertainment games, "Kvadrisim" with a professional UAV simulator, "Saturn" with a free tactical RPG about Russia in 2062, as well as Ninsar.Games and Antelus Games with updated versions of their projects.

You can also see the works of the finalists of the All-Russian Competition of Interactive Stories: schoolchildren, students, and mentors who created their first narrative games. And dozens of mini-games from participants of the Accelerator of Useful Games, who are waiting for your feedback.

Pilot, Program, and Compete

In the educational simulator "Drone Academy," everyone can try their hand at being a UAV operator and understand how pilots are trained. In the game "Berloga. Protect the Apiary" — learn to program robots in the visual PRIMS editor: set states, events, and transitions to make drones change behavior right during the gameplay wave. The Federation of Computer Sports of Russia will hold tournaments in chess and Tetris. Winners and prize winners will receive prizes.

Fidgetal World: When the Game Requires Movement

In this zone, the digital world will merge with the physical. At a special location, you can use VR and AR headsets, motion sensors, to control the gaming process with your body. The program includes a masterclass "Digital Table Tennis," where you need to intercept digital signals, a drone assembly workshop, RC car races in FPV helmets, and even air glider races in a pool.

Board Games for All Ages: From Adventures to Discussions

In the board game zone, masters from the Circle Movement, Berloga, and viaVUCA have prepared board games for children, teenagers, and adults. For students in grades 5-7 — an adventure game "Engineering Expedition" about the application of technology in nature. For high school students and university students — a detective game "Signal from the North" about artificial intelligence in science, a role-playing game "Centaur Games," a future constructor "City of Future Practices," and a discussion game "Asimov+" based on the works of science fiction writers. All games develop teamwork, logic, and strategic thinking.

Play and Win: Prizes from Badges to Tablets

At the festival, you can not only play but also receive prizes and gifts.

  • Berloga Quest. Complete tasks and win merch: stickers, badges, socks, shoppers, and removers.

  • "Another Matter" — a joint project of VK and the Presidential Platform "Russia — Land of Opportunities." Points are awarded for activities at locations, which can be exchanged for gifts from partners: headphones, smart speakers, and tablets.

  • "Game of Firsts" from Movement of the Firsts. Earn movement coins and exchange them for merch: badges, stickers, shoe bags, pop sockets, bucket hats, and chess.

Present Your Project and Get Support

  • Children's Projects Contest. Create your own board game, present it at the festival, and win prizes: headphones, mice, fitness watches, mouse pads. Nominations include: "Classic Board Game," "Board Game with Fidgetal Component," and "Board Game with IT System." Registration is open until April 23.

  • Pitching Video Games. Aspiring developers, students, and anyone interested can present their projects to industry experts. The best authors will receive support from the Republic of Bashkortostan, featuring on gaming platforms, 500,000 views on VK Play, and the opportunity to participate in major gaming events such as "Igroprom." Registration is open until April 23.

Business Program: Understanding the Industry from the Inside

Experts will discuss the condition and prospects for the development of the game development industry in the Republic of Bashkortostan, the benefits of video games and esports for youth skill development, and preparing staff for the industry. Among the speakers: representatives of VK Play, HSE University, the Federation of Computer Sports of Russia, IThub, Tavros Group, and the Agency for Professional Skill Development.

The business program will also be interesting for participants of the All-Russian Pedagogical Conference, which will take place on April 25, the day before the festival. Here, educators and mentors will be able to exchange practices and contacts with partners and experts.

How to Attend the Festival

Participation in the festival is free. Follow the link below and register:

Registration for the festival: unteh.kruzhok.org/igry/fest

Let's meet on April 26 at 10:00 AM at the Interuniversity Student Campus: Zakiy Validi St, 32/2.