KGames Festival in Bad Kissingen: gaming and fun during the autumn holidays!

KGames Festival in Bad Kissingen: gaming and fun during the autumn holidays!

The KGames Festival in Bad Kissingen returns and promises exciting experiences for gaming fans. With over 500 digital games on various consoles, there is something for both casual gamers and die-hard gamers. This year the festival will take place during the autumn holidays, from October 30th to November 3rd. The host is the youth and cultural center of the city of Bad Kissingen, a popular meeting place for young people.

A special highlight is the introduction of the Gameboy station. Here, visitors can borrow a classic Gameboy to experience pure nostalgia. Games like “Mario Land”, “Zelda” and the first “Pokémon” titles are being brought back to the screens and are inviting to play.

Important perspectives and opportunities

Philipp Pfülb, head of the Youth, Family and Social Affairs Department, sees this event as an important opportunity to promote dialogue about digital games. “Digital games are simply part of young people’s lives,” he says. Instead of just highlighting the potential risks, the benefits should be highlighted. This perspective shows that gaming can also serve as a tool for education and social interaction.

With a broad supporting program, KGames offers numerous workshops that deal with the creative handling and use of games in the educational sector. The central questions here are: How can games be used to convey learning content? And how do they contribute to improving social skills? “These are important questions that we have to ask ourselves again and again,” says Pfülb.

In addition to the open play space that invites you to try out the latest games, there are also numerous opportunities to develop creativity. "It's important to understand that young people like to gamble. We have to admit that to them and accept it for what it is: a complex pastime and an essential part of youth culture," adds Pfülb.

Practical information about the festival

The event is open to anyone interested and entry is free. The complete program, including opening times and details of all workshops and tournaments, can be found on the official website of the city of Bad Kissingen. Creative and DIY workshops are chargeable and exact prices can be requested on site.

For further information and questions, the team at the Youth, Family and Social Affairs Department is available on 0971/8074300 or by email at jugfamsoz@stadt.badkissingen.de.

The KGames Festival is not only an opportunity to play, but also a platform to reflect on the cultural relevance of video games in today's society. An event that opens up exciting opportunities for everyone involved and is unique in this form in Bad Kissingen.