Proceedings of the 2nd Geogames Symposium: Connecting Communities Through Games and Play

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Proceedings of the 2nd Geogames Symposium, Dublin, Ireland, 9-10 June 2025We are pleased to present the Proceedings of the 2nd Geogames Symposium, comprising 43 peer-reviewed short papers, 7 geogame demonstrations, and 3 workshops. The symposium reflects the growing scholarly interest in geogames as a multidisciplinary field, integrating research, implementation, and innovation. Geogames are games that concentrate on the well-being and regeneration of planet Earth. They are designed with a purpose in mind that is more than just fun and entertainment. They provide opportunities for learning, co-creation and communication. Geogames can be analogue, digital or hybrid mixing analogue and digital principles. We are particularly proud of the international diversity represented this year, with contributions from researchers and practitioners in Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Nepal, Portugal, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Scotland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and the United States.University College Dublin (UCD