# Event Details - **Event Name**: Science in the City Post Festival: The Power of Play… - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: What if games were not just entertainment, but tools for thinking?About this EventThis Science in the City post-festival event brings videogames to you as a medium for engaging with science, research, and philosophy.Target Audience: 11+What to Expect from the Quick-Fire TalksHow to Philosophize with a Digital HammerProf. Stefano Gualeni – Università ta’ Malta“To someone holding a hammer, everything looks like a nail.” This familiar saying suggests that the tools we use shape how we see and engage with the world. Technology is not just passive equipment — it frames what we think is possible and influences how we act.In this talk, Prof. Gualeni presents Hamm-3r, an experimental videogame that turns this philosophical idea into playable form. Through hands-on interaction, the game explores how tools — whether a hammer, a smartphone, or a plasma gun in a shooter — actively guide perception, expectation, and agency. The project also showcases creative uses of procedural content generation in game design.Musical Improvisation with Digital GamesDr Costantino OlivaMusic games have opened new spaces for interactive musicality — but improvisation remains surprisingly rare. Popular titles like Guitar Hero focus on performing pre-existing tracks, leaving little room for spontaneous creativity.Dr Oliva introduces Night Parade of 100 Demons, a research-based game that challenges this format. Designed without a fixed rhythmic pulse, it creates space for genuine musical improvisation. The game was recently showcased at BitSummit 2025, Japan’s largest indie game festival.Migrancy, Refugees, and Citizenship in VideogamesProf. Víctor Navarro-Remesal & Dr Beatriz Pérez Zapata – Pompeu Fabra UniversityHow do videogames represent migration and forced displacement? And can they shape how we think about citizenship and belonging?This talk explores two decades of refugee-themed games and examines their role in educational contexts. While games can foster empathy and debate, meaningful impact often depends on how they are introduced and discussed. Educators play a key role in turning gameplay into critical reflection and informed conversation.The evening will combine short talks with hands-on play, including large-screen participation and playable stations featuring HAMM-3R and other experimental titles.This event is a collaboration between the Science in the City team, Institute of Digital Games (University of Malta) https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/39325780-1073-11f1-ba8b-3f5afee59419-rimg-w1200-h675-dc183e62-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/396108a0-1073-11f1-8489-bfa57dd9257e-rimg-w1133-h740-dc040205-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/39a145f0-1073-11f1-ba8b-3f5afee59419-rimg-w1200-h675-dc352b41-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 06:00 PM - 06:10 PMAlternative ways to engage with Science and Research Host: Dr Edward Duca?: 06:10 PM - 06:25 PMLive Gameplay Host: Audience VolunteersInfo: Play Hamm-3r on the big screen ?: 06:25 PM - 06:35 PMHow to Philosophize with a Digital Hammer Host: Prof. Stefano Gualeni – University of Malta?: 06:35 PM - 06:45 PMMusical improvisation with Digital GamesHost: Dr. Costantino Oliva - Università ta Malta, Malta ?: 06:45 PM - 06:55 PM Migrancy, Refugees, and Citizenship in VideogamesHost: Prof. Víctor Navarro-Remesal ?: 06:55 PM - 07:30 PM Open Game PlayInfo: Try out HAMM-3R, Night Parade, and other games at our stations and discuss with the designers - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valletta/science-in-the-city-post-festival-the-power-of-play…/100001983455517847 - **Event Categories**: Festivals, Entertainment, Music, Art, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Valletta - **state**: MA - **country**: Malta - **location**: Valletta Campus Theatre VCT (Ex MITP) - **lat**: 35.8986501 - **long**: 14.5152116 - **full address**: Valletta Campus Theatre VCT (Ex MITP), 86 Merchants Street, Valletta, Malta ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Science in the City Post Festival: The Power of Play… - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/7a7dd72beaac1c3cecef1bb82523881505cfd599557342109500b036806d7253-rimg-w1200-h802-dc1f013f-gmir.jpg?v=1771822303 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Science in the City Post Festival: The Power of Play… being held? - **A:** Science in the City Post Festival: The Power of Play… takes place on Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Valletta Campus Theatre VCT (Ex MITP), 86 Merchants Street, Valletta, Malta. - **Q**: Who is organizing Science in the City Post Festival: The Power of Play…? - **A:** Science in the City Post Festival: The Power of Play… is organized by Science in the City Malta. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Science in the City Post Festival: The Power of Play… is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Valletta, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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