"Click" event: Entertainment and creativity in Sharjah
Classic games
'Click' is a vibrant interactive platform that celebrates the world of video games through a series of diverse corners that cater to a variety of interests. Visitors begin their journey at the Classic Games Corner, where arcade machines and screens take them back to the beginnings of gaming.
Interactive games
The Interactive Games Corner offers the opportunity to participate in exciting tournaments in various games, such as FIFA and Super Smash Bros., open to both men and women, in a competitive environment.
Creative experiences
Creative Experiences Corner is open to creatives who can learn game design, build escape rooms, and decorate desserts inspired by electronic characters. The corner includes technical workshops such as "Programme and Design Your Mini-Game," "Design Your Digital Worlds," and "Programme and Design Your Classic Game," using game design and construction software such as Unreal Engine.
Inspirational sessions
In the Inspirational Sessions Corner, a group of experts share their experiences in twice-daily dialogue sessions. The sessions cover diverse topics such as the job market in the video game industry, art and innovation in game design, the role of the Emirates Esports Federation in national development, and the challenges and achievements in the field of esports.
Artists' corner
The event also hosts the "Artists' Corner," where local creators showcase their artwork and gaming-inspired products, giving visitors the opportunity to own unique pieces that express their passion.
'Click' is one of the youth initiatives organised by the Rubu' Qarn Centre for Science and Technology to enhance the creative and technical skills of young people, opening new horizons for them to explore the future of video games and the educational and entertainment opportunities they offer.
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