Celebrate Our Finalists!
The Serious Games Showcase & Challenge has unveiled its 2024 finalists and is preparing its celebration of innovative and creative developers harnessing the power of games for serious impact at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference. This year’s contenders represent a diverse range of industries, from education and healthcare to cyber security and social issues. These talented teams have crafted groundbreaking interactive experiences that not only entertain but also aim to tackle real-world challenges. Whether it’s through immersive simulations for training, games that promote wellness, or educational tools that make learning fun, the finalists are pushing the boundaries of what games can do. It’s a testament to the growing importance of games as a tool for learning, problem-solving, and change.
Explore Our Finalists!
Are you curious about what games you might be interested in checking out? We’ve categorized our finalists games here to help guide you:
Defense:
- Wings-101 by Blueflame Digital Ltd
- Land Engagement Adjudication Platform (LEAP) by students at the USAF Academy at AFRL Gaming Research Integration for Learning Laboratory (GRILL) for the Multi-Domain Laboratory at USAF Academy Strategy & Warfare Center
Technological:
- Cyber Siege by students at the Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy (FIEA) at the University of Central Florida for the United States Air Force 338th Training Squadron (USAF 338th TRS)
- OnOrbit – Virtual Space Lab by OnOrbit
Educational:
- Election Edge by Second Avenue Learning
- Flooded Folds by Team Paper students at the University of Florida
- StoryQuest: The Fall of the Berlin Wall by QuestSim powered by UltiSim Inc
- Siege of Jerusalem: Another Story by students at Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy (FIEA) for the Judaic Studies Department, both at the University of Central Florida
Social:
- Answer Campus by students at NERDLab at the University of Miami
- Deepfake Elicitation by BridgeFour
- Home N’ Work by students at Savannah College of Art and Design
- Microchip Mayhem by Engage to Innovate (E2i) Creative Studio, Institute for Simulation & Training, University of Central Florida
Healthcare:
- Culture Quest featuring PeproTech recombinant proteins by Thermo Fisher Scientific
Policy Making:
- AI’s Anatomy by the Serious Games Initiative, The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
- Building Resilient Communities by Virginia Digital Maritime Center at Old Dominion University
- The PEACEGAME by CRISP – Conflict Transformation and Principles for Peace Foundation
- The Plastic Pipeline by Serious Games Initiative, The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Come Out and Vote!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the action! The public is invited to vote in person for their favorite game for the People’s Choice Award at the SGS&C booth. This is an incredible opportunity to show your support for developers who are making a difference through innovative game design. All attendees will receive a voting ballot located alongside their badge which must be dropped off at the ballot box located at the SGS&C Booth. Come out to the event, interact with the developers, and see firsthand how serious games are shaping the future of both gaming and society. Your vote could help propel one of these incredible projects to the top—so don’t miss out!
Booth & Voting Details:
- I/ITSEC Dec 2-5 in Orlando, FL
- SGS&C Booth 2285.
- Voting opens December 2nd and closes December 4th.
- Award Ceremony is on December 5th located at The Innovation Showcase Booth 2909 @ 1300.
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