A weekend full of fun and learning
Last Friday, La Seu d’Urgell experienced a special evening with the inauguration of the ninth edition of the Pyrenees Game Festival. This event, which extends throughout the weekend, turns the city into a vibrant board game stage, designed to attract a diverse and varied audience.
An inauguration with prominent personalities
The ceremony was attended by important figures, such as the Secretary of State for Sports of Andorra, Alain Cabanes, and the director of the Territorial Education Services, Carlota Valls. The Deputy Mayor, Gemma Tó, expressed his vision on the power of board games as a vehicle for social education, highlighting values such as respect and inclusion.
The value of board games
Tó emphasized that ‘board games are not only a source of fun, but also a platform for developing communication skills and promoting intergenerational learning’. He emphasized the importance of creating an inclusive space where people of all ages could share experiences through play.
Recognition to innovation in the game
During the event, Mayor Joan Barrera awarded the ‘Friend of the Game 2025’ award to the neuropsychology, nothing and atmosphere organization (Neuropga), thus recognizing his commitment to health and education through leisure strategies.
Neuropga and his mission
Neuropga, part of the Research Group of the University of Lleida, seeks to identify environmental factors that promote well -being, using games as an educational intervention tool.
Catalunya Awards: Recognition for Creativity
In this edition, the festival has reintroduced the Catalunya Awards, which had been suspended earlier to review its bases. This time, the awards have been organized with the collaboration of boarding media media in Catalan, with a spacious and experienced jury.
Prizes winners
The winners this year include:
– ** NESSIE **: Best children’s play in Catalan 2024, designed by Kiko Domenes and Josep Anton Font, recognized for their simplicity and accessibility.
– ** Trekking **: Better family game in Catalan 2024, created by Guillem Coll and Ferran Renalies, standing out for their innovative mechanics and their Pyrenean theme.
– ** Salton SEA **: Best game advanced in Catalan 2024, designed by David Bernal, who impresses with its depth and complexity in decision -making.
This festival not only celebrates fun, but also recognizes the positive impact that board games may have on society, a space where knowledge, creativity and coexistence merge to enrich the experiences of all participants.