The project is about to end but new opportunities are coming up based on last months´ activities.

The videos will not only give you an overview of the MED GAIMS project in Lebanon, but also motivate you to grab your family and friends and head to the sites

On November 10th, 2022 the American University of Beirut in collaboration with Directorate General of Antiquities hosted 60 students from th…

A meeting in Alghero is scheduled to explore the theme of gamification as a tool for enriching cultural heritage and innovating the tourists’ experience.

Play Alghero, the gaming system developed under MED GAIMS, has been getting attention and becoming a model of sustainable tourism. RAI TV #G…

The Agency of Secrets is made up of variant game experiences, yet under one theme. Some experiences requi…

“Better policies to increase sustainability in Mediterranean tourism” will be discussed on 27th September 2022 in Palermo, Italy, and online.

The main feature of the game is its generative soul since it evolves according to the pictures drawn by t…

The project of Agency of Secrets has not only won the Alimara award for tourism innovation, but its team was also interviewed on one of the main Catalan shows on technology. T…

Next time you visit Mseilha Castle, you could experience the castle in an entirely new way. Play the TripnTap board game to solve the mystery of who murdered the Lebanese gove…

Mohamad Hjeij, Media Team Software Engineer at i2CAT Foundation-Spain, explains his view of the MED GAIMS project and his role in implementing the project games.

Gamification could help in designing experiential architecture and in supporting concern on behavioral issues with the architectural spaces

Marc Martos, Media Team Development Leader at i2CAT Foundation, expresses his view of the MED GAIMS project and the possibilities of the synergies between tourism and innovati…

Gianluca Cernigliaro, Media Team Technical Leader at i2CAT Foundation, describes his view of the MED GAIMS project. The researcher from the Catalan research center also reveals the future capitalization opportu…

Governmental institutions of Jordan in cooperation with the French Embassy and the French Institute of Archeology jointly open an era dating back 9,000 years.

The i2CAT Foundation attended the global congress on mobile communications to demonstrate its case of how advanced digital technologies coul…

MED GAIMS have started releasing its Gamification Development Framework for its partners. The GDF describes the country’s strategy for the applications of gamification in its …

MED GAIMS have started releasing its Gamification Development Framework for its partners. The GDF describes the country’s strategy for the applications of gamification in its …

MED GAIMS have started releasing its Gamification Development Framework for its partners. The GDF describes the country’s strategy for the applications of gamification in its …

MED GAIMS have started releasing its Gamification Development Framework for its partners. The GDF describes the country’s strategy for the applications of gamification in its …

The i2CAT Foundation, Neapolis and Omen Cinema are filming the “Agency of Secrets” video series to enhance the tourism experience of the city.

The compass for gamification applications include factors such as physical characteristics of the site, type of visitors, cost of development, and game linkage with local busi…

“A Day in The Life of Shoujaa” is a smartphone game developed by MED GAIMS to gamify the touristic experience for every Mseilha fort visitor, North Lebanon.

Receiving a friend from Lebanon triggered a touristic adventure in my own country. That is what MED GAIMS is trying to do through gamification experiences.

MED GAIMS partners from Italy, Lebanon, and Jordan visited Villanova and tested the gamified experiences of the Agency of Secrets.

i2CAT Foundation participates in the second edition of Video Art Game 2021 with a demonstration based on the MED GAIMS project.

Upon completion of the game 'Reliving Ancient Gadara', the player will receive final score which qualifies him/her for a type of prize including local art souvenir a…

The exciting experience includes revealing the mysterious disappearance of three agents that went MIA. Here is the story of the game developers.

The temple of Makam El-Rab (meaning the sanctuary of the Lord) is located on a hill overlooking the village of Menjez. in addition, the village hosts hundreds of megalithic to…

During the conference, the i2CAT Foundation is presenting holoportation as a novel immersive technology to experience museums and touristic …

Visitors arriving at Mseilha fort will be able to scan a QR code at the entrance to download Mseilha Minigames: Play & Tour onto their phones. Upon launching the game, the…

The project is hosting open days for the public on weekends from 2nd to 10th October.

Meet Shorouq Hammad, one of the winners of a sub-grant in Jordan under MED GAIMS hakathon. A great boost for her gamification startup business.

The concept of TRANSMEDIA is used to interweave 10 gamified experiences for the goal of telling the story of The Agency of Secrets.

The American University of Beirut (AUB) is seeking to hire a person as a research assistant for MED GAIMS project for a duration of 2 months. Deadline to apply: 24/09/2021

The Fidar Tower is part of the medieval coastline defensive network composed of a chain of fortified cities, castles and towers which have visual contact between them. Play an…

After playing the “Architect” game, the player will learn what materials, site location, and construction techniques would give the constructed fort an advantage during invasions.

Thanks to the gamified experience currently under development in the Museum Víctor Balaguer: Surge et Ambula, the active actions of many XIXth Century female characters in Vil…

i2CAT Foundation is implementing Holoportation technology for remote multiplayer games. captured in real-time, players are fully immersed in a VR/AR/XR world that is projectin…

Sondos Al Rqibat is sharing her story of own fascination in the site of Umm Qais and how MED GAIMS supported turning her creativity into mor…

Fondazione Alghero – Musei Eventi Turismo Arte, partner of the MED GAIMS project is conducting market survey about supply of urban-role playing game management software (APP)

The act of play has become a central concept to enhance participatory processes among citizens and visitors fostering a new way to explore Alghero and interact with its cultur…

The architectural details of Mseilha fort are fascinating. Narrow steps cut into the rock lead to the fort; these steps lead to a terrace at entrance of the fort. A small door…

"The MED GAIMS grant helped me in making the Gadara Spinner Idea come true. Although I heard a lot about EU funding, but never thought I would win one. I realize now that…

SoulsVR is a 1st person Virtual reality immersive experience where the players are holoported inside a virtual environment representing the Victor Balaguer library and must so…

Storytelling is effective in connecting with audience; thanks to the use of narrative elements. When using real historical facts as a basis for a new narrative, the story becomes more solid.

As part of MED GAIMS (gamification in tourism) , the Directorate General of Antiquities (DGA) - Lebanon hires an external Cultural Heritage …

The road to heaven game player will have to investigate what the Templars are after and collect all the artifacts that were stolen, and place them in the appropriate shrine fo…

HoloMIT is a novel solution to provide a complete holoportation service where users, remotely connected, are represented as volumetric video…

As part of the MED GAIMS project requirements, the Directorate General of Antiquities - Lebanon is seeking to hire a financial manager. The assignment should cover the period until the end of the project in 202…

Visitors of the 2021 edition of the Mobile Week in the city Vilanova i la Geltrú had the opportunity to test the touristic gamified experiences developed by MED GAIMS project.

Education is a high-priority in “Save the Treasure”. After every treasure item is found, it is shown in 3D using Augmented-Reality and a short audio is played describing aspec…

Gamification in museums is not just about the use of technology, but about turning the visitor into an active subject that interacts with the exhibitions.

Future visitors of the Fidar Tower will experience two games, which are very similar to our modern-day X-O and bowling games.

Tracing History is a board game with gridded squares containing written information and pictures about main features of the 'Umm Qais' archeological site.

A pioneer initiative in Catalonia will be materialized at the end of summer with ten gamified experiences in the field of cultural tourism d…

Despite its unique location and rich history, Saida Sea Castle is not receiving the attention it deserves. “Save the Castle” game will shed …

After 800 years of serving as a safe house to all types of refugees, today, the Sea Castle of Sidon stands out as a key monument on the tour…

The tour operator 'Turismo Vivencial' is developing a game to discover the gastronomy of Vilanova i la Geltrú. An opportunity to play, eat and enjoy the destination …

i2CAT is developing a 1st-person VR immersive experience where the players are holoported inside a virtual environment and are required to a…

The Department of Antiquities of Jordan is restoring the walls of Ajlun’s Castle, enriching the presentation of its 800 years of history utilizing the concept of gamification.

The “Mill Game” is as a serious game providing entertainment, yet at the same time educating its players on the operation of this historical food processing tool.

The leading partner of project MED GAIMS, American University at Beirut, needs to perform a mid-term project evaluation of implementation.

The concept of experiential tourism is applicable to the deserted House of Umm Qais to revive the last century’s life of style and make it exposed to tourists.

Having 10 gamified experiences concurrently played in one destination requires an intervention with the game ecosystem. Vilanova i la Geltrú is setting the basis for the concept of one game, one purpose.

Neàpolis, the Innovation Agency of Vilanova i la Geltrú, is seeking professional support in application development of gamified touristic experiences.

The Ludi Artis team, winner of MED GAIMS hackathon in Spain, are re-introducing the history of Spanish Civil War and post war using a rich g…

Deadline for receiving applications is March 28th.

With the granting of 60,000 euros to startups, MED GAIMS enters its most creative phase with the opportunity to present the attractiveness of the city of Alghero, Italy.

One might have heard of Mussaylha castle but never actually visisted it. MED GAIMS will not only highlight the touristic site, but it will also enrich tourists with a gamified…

The i2CAT Foundation is working on the application of holoportation, a novel immersive technology, to experience museums and touristic locations.

Experts in gamification are developing a gamebook application titled "The Seventh Book". Using a detective storytelling approach, the application promotes tourism in…

The game will take you through key touristic sites in Spain, Italy, Lebanon and Jordan.

Gamification is exhibiting potential revolution in historic tourism. MED GAIMS is bringing this revolution to the ancient city of Gadara, Jordan.

MED GAIMS will shed light on how different countries and different cultural heritages are using and implementing new products - the games - to enhance their tourism offer.

LuBeC is the international meeting dedicated to the knowledge and development of cultural heritage – technology – tourism, which takes place every year in Lucca, during the second week of October.

“Towards new models of tourism. Technological solutions aimed at breaking up concentrations of tourists and promoting off-season tourism“ is the slogan of the 2020 edition.

The Department of Antiquities (DoA) of Jordan and Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) held a workshop at the Um Qais archaeological site on Monday October 5th. …

Registration is now open for the webinar on Gamification in Tourism: Opportunities in Jordan on 13 September. The webinar will highlight 5 grants for game development between …

The MED GAIMS project is pleased to announce the launching of a competition to award 20 grants – worth 10,000-15,000 euro per grant - to support the development of physical an…

The MED GAIMS project is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the webinar on Gamification in Tourism: Opportunities in Lebanon to take place on Friday, Septem…

On 21st of August, Fondazione Alghero organizes a webinar on tourism and gamification to disseminate subgrants opportunities in Italy.

Grant size will be between 10,000-15,000 euro for the development of physical and virtual games which have the potential to revolutionize tourism experiences.

If you are an entrepreneur, a creator or a game experience designer, this webinar is for you. Reserve your place today to discover all the opportunities of the MED GAIMS project.

Deadline for the submission of offers is 20 July 2020.

MED GAIMS will soon launch a competition to offer 20 grants for analog and digital game development in order to increase the attractiveness of less known tourist sites.

Deadline for the receipt of expressions of interest is 11 June 2020.

The pandemic has shown the strategic importance of video games that can help communities stay in touch through multiplayer modes, as highlighted by the WHO campaign #PlayApart…

Three sites have been selected to offer a new interactive experience to tourists and locals alike using analog and digital games.

MED GAIMS has launched an expression of interest for the design of digital and analog games dedicated to the tourist/cultural sites identified in the Italian city of Alghero.

The project objectives and funding opportunities for game designers and developers were presented during events in Italy, Jordan, Lebanon and Spain.

The MED GAIMS project aims to revamp tourism in the Mediterranean region by shifting the paradigm of tourism to an active interaction rather than a passive one. This will be achieved through gamification.