OPEN CALL: FOOD X PLAY
Do you have a game that plays with food? Or an idea that turns the table on how we think about what’s on our plate?
Edible Issues is curating a special space at Serendipity Arts Festival 2025 – and we’re looking for food-themed games that inspire creativity, spark conversations, and unpack the complexities of our food systems in playful, engaging ways.
We’re inviting designers, artists, educators, chefs, food nerds, and creative collectives to submit concepts or ready-to-play games that explore food through the lens of:
- Climate & sustainability
- Food histories & futures
- Culture & memory
- Access & equity
- Food tech & speculation
- From board games and card decks to all things offline that spark joy, invite connection, and get people thinking about our food systems — while having a little fun along the way!
What we’re looking for:
- Games or interactive experiences centred around food themes
- Play formats that educate, inspire, or provoke thought about food systems
- Works that are accessible and inclusive for festival audiences
- Original concepts or existing works open for public showcase
Selected games will be a part of Food x Play under Edible Issues’ curation at the Serendipity Arts Festival 2025 in December.
Key information
Application Deadline: 4th August 2025
Festival Dates: 12th to 21th December 2025
FAQs
Q: Do the games need to be fully developed?
Not at the time of submission for the Open Call, no. However, the game will be part of the festival in Goa this December, so ideally, it should be submitted to SAF by mid-October.
Q: Is there any support provided for production or travel?
No, we will purchase the ready game at market price. Travel support will not be provided. The games will need to be shipped to the Foundation in New Delhi.
Q: Can I submit more than one idea?
Absolutely! If you have multiple game concepts, feel free to submit them separately.
Q: How will the submissions be evaluated?
Submissions will be assessed based on:
- Creativity and originality
- Relevance to food systems
- Inclusivity
- Clarity of mechanics and functionality
Q: Will selected games be showcased at the festival?
Yes! Selected submissions will be part of a special Edible Issues curation space at Serendipity Arts Festival 2025, where festival-goers can interact with and play your game.
Q: Will contributors receive an honorarium?
No, contributors will not receive an honorarium. However, the selected games will be purchased by the foundation at market price. In addition to being showcased at the festival, game creators will also receive marketing space and visibility as part of the exhibition through a social media post.
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