games for a better tomorrow

Welcome to Just Play, a global games competition that hopes to challenge video game developers to explore social justice themes in creative ways to open minds and inspire new perspectives. These game jams are produced by Cinereach in collaboration with Anima Interactive and powered by Dreamspace, with prototypes of the finalists’ games available to play at activations in partnership with leading cultural events.

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"We should never underestimate the impact games can have in our lives, especially for players and developers facing challenges, games offer a beacon of hope,  connection, and a platform to ignite the spark for positive change. The Just Play Jam embodied this perfectly, motivating us creatively to connect social justice with game development. Grateful for all these lessons!"

—Jose Luis, Pip Pepper Park Planner

Justice Jam Grand Prize Winner

“Making art into real action for our planet is a great honor as a global artist.”

— Winnie Liu, Maybe We Saved The World

Climate Futures Jam Grand Prize Winner

“I believe leveraging interactive media can help build empathy for good causes or organizations, and build new advocacy channels."

—Yiyi Zhang, Scarlet O'Beetle and the Unseen World

Climate Futures Jam Finalist

When is the next Just Play Game Jam?

Look for announcements of future Game Jams on this site, Just Play’s Discord, social media, and Cinereach’s newsletter.