Game Jam: Estonian Folklore Edition Held in Tallinn 

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From 3–5 October 2025, Tallinn Business Incubator hosted the Game Jam: Estonian Folklore Edition, a video game development hackathon aligned with the activities and goals of the i-Game project. Over the course of 48 hours, participants from diverse backgrounds, working in teams, created video games inspired by Estonian folktales, myths, and traditions. The event opened with a short presentation on digital heritage and the collections of the Estonian National Museum (ENM), delivered by Piibe Nõmm on behalf of ENM.

“Elements of Estonian folklore were integrated into the games in a variety of innovative ways,” said Nõmm with satisfaction, who also took part in the hackathon activities herself. “This confirms that within the i-Game project, it is indeed worthwhile to continue exploring the applied potential of video games in supporting innovation, sustainability, and social cohesion. The video game industry and cultural institutions have much to gain from collaboration, and both sides share a strong interest in joint game development, as demonstrated by the Game Jam at Tallinn Business Incubator.”

ENM is grateful to the organizers for the opportunity to showcase its collections and projects at the event.

More information: Tallinn Business Incubator – Game Jam: Estonian Folklore Edition 

Photos: Margaret Aidla

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