Abstract
In this paper, we explore the experiences and lessons learned from Sami Game Jam 2018. Sami Game Jam 2018 was organized in Utsjoki, in a small Sámi village next to the border of Finland and Norway. The group of 44 jammers consisted of local Sámi participants and Finnish as well as international game students and professional developers. The event had 12 Sámi themes to explore that were divided between the teams and the event resulted in six games all combining two. The jam was stressful for the participants and organizers, both Sámi and non-Sámi, but in the end created an invaluable space for rich experiences, learning and self-discoveries. Furthermore, the jam provided a platform for indigenous game development and local game education and a platform to develop Sámi Pedagogy further.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 2019 DiGRA International Conference Game, Play And The Emerging Ludo-Mix |
Publisher | Digital Games Research Association |
Publication status | Published - 2019 |
MoEC publication type | D3 Professional conference proceedings |
Event | DIGRA 2019: THE 12TH DIGITAL GAMES RESEARCH ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE - Kyoto, Japan Duration: 7 Aug 2019 → 11 Aug 2019 |
Conference
Conference | DIGRA 2019: THE 12TH DIGITAL GAMES RESEARCH ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE |
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Country/Territory | Japan |
City | Kyoto |
Period | 07.08.2019 → 11.08.2019 |
Field of science
- Visual arts and design