Open Lab. An Independent Game Development and Design Studio

Commercial games Open Lab creates, designs, develops and releases commercial games on multiple platforms in multiple languages. Specialized in sport storytelling, we released Football Drama in 2019 and Roller Drama in 2023. Custom games In Open Lab we have been creating applied games since 2012. Our specialty is in making complex information accessible using games, […]

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Explore a selection of the games we produced: a collection of strategy, narrative, and casual experiences, all story-rich, available across mobile, desktop, and web. commercial games Becoming Saint Becoming Saint is a medieval strategy game of faith, sins, penitence & conquest. Visit the website iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Steam Roller Drama A visual novel/sport management […]

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The game

The game is a participatory and intergenerational project that investigates the relationship between performance, game and society.

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A Running Research Around Narrative Design

A new post about a running research on narrative design that will lead to an exercise book. The post has examples, references, and definitions; read it here.

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Summoning Rebels With Historical Video Games

In Summoning Rebels With Historical Video Games, Pietro Polsinelli delves into the intricate world of historical game design, challenging conventional narratives. Exploring the complexities of history, he questions the widely accepted portrayals of power and religion. Inspired by the heretical movements of medieval Italy, Open Lab’s forthcoming game, “Becoming Saint,” invites players to navigate between […]

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Explaining with Games

Games can be designed to teach and facilitate learning processes.

Commercial games

Open Lab creates, designs, develops and releases commercial games on multiple platforms in multiple languages.

Custom games

Making complex information accessible using games, progression and inclusiveness.

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Football Drama Game

Did we need another game on football?

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Custom games

Vietato Innamorarsi

Vietato Innamorarsi is a participative theatre piece where Open Lab contributed game design and dramaturgy.

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