Gaming campaign in Göttingen: Let the games begin on June 27th!

Gaming campaign in Göttingen: Let the games begin on June 27th!

In the youth library of the city of Göttingen, the topic of gaming will be on Friday, June 27, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. This is aimed at all young people aged 14 and over who would like to play together on the Nintendo Switch. The event, which has the motto “Gaming in the Youth Library”, is supported by the E-Sport Union Göttingen and offers space for up to 8 participants who can compete in a friendly competition. Anyone interested can obtain more information directly from the youth library in the Thomas Buergenthal House at Gotmarstrasse 8. Registration is not necessary, but we recommend that you contact us in advance if you have any questions YourOpinion@goettingen.de to report in order to avoid possible waiting times. Another advantage for citizens: The city administration also provides information about the latest events via Telegram and Notify, which is an additional plus for technology savvy people who are good at using digital services.

The event represents part of the activities that the city library organizes in order to attract younger generations in particular to creative and collaborative activities. Because many young people have internalized gaming as part of their world. The combination of gaming and social contacts promoted through eSports and gaming competitions shows how complex and important this topic is in today's youth culture. According to a source from the Media education Brandenburg Gaming can support young people’s social, cognitive and motor skills. At the same time, it is important to face the challenges and risks of gaming such as excessive playing times or inappropriate communication.

The anticipation of the gaming event

In recent years, similar formats such as the Game Days Göttingen, which took place in the Musa cultural center, have become increasingly popular. Here participants of all ages had the opportunity to take part in various workshops, interactive offers and also live music. As part of the Game Days, not only were games played, but creative discussions were also initiated and the development of games was encouraged. Around 150 people took part in 2022, including political figures such as Prime Minister Stephan Weil and other guests. In addition to these events, the youth library, with its focus on gaming, offers young people a platform to exchange ideas about their passions and make new contacts.

In the broader discussion about gaming in society, it is important to also consider the educational perspective. The LAG Youth & Film Lower Saxony promotes creative workshops and offers training for educators to better understand the interactions between gaming and social interaction. The need to develop concepts for eSports activities that meet the needs of young people and underline their future developments in the digital world is also highlighted here.

An attractive field of activity for educators and youth leaders is the ideas workshop on the topic of eSports, which will take place next year. Gaming expert Veit Hartung will share his practical experiences there and give participants suggestions for their own projects in youth (social) work. In the future, events like this should not just be one-off events, but should be designed as long-term projects in order to offer young people a continuous platform for exchange and further development.

Overall, it shows that gaming is not only fun, but also teaches valuable life skills that are receiving more and more attention these days. So, off to the youth library in Göttingen and start the next round of gaming!