On September 10th, CREAMARE: The Game was presented at the 4th edition of Digital Heritage International Congress & Expo, hosted in the historic setting of San Niccolò Palace in Siena, Italy.

This high-profile event, dedicated to advancing the use of digital technologies for cultural heritage, provided an ideal platform to showcase the outcomes of the CREAMARE Project. During the session titled “Game Design Methods and Applications”, the team introduced the serious game developed to engage players with the challenges of preserving Underwater Cultural Heritage (UCH) and protecting the marine environment.

Attendees had the opportunity to participate in a live gameplay session and explore a variety of missions inspired by real-world issues. The game features a unique combination of storytelling and interactive mechanics, including rescuing marine life trapped in ghost nets, cleaning up oil spills, catching invasive alien species and analyzing marine creature samples, all while exploring digital reconstructions of submerged sites.

Set across nine authentic underwater archaeological sites in the Mediterranean, the game offers a highly immersive experience that bridges science, heritage, and environmental awareness.

The presentation was met with strong interest and engagement from both academics and field professionals, sparking valuable discussions on the role of digital tools like serious games in education, public outreach, and cultural preservation.

The version presented in Siena marks just the beginning of a broader vision. A major update is currently in development, featuring enhanced graphics, new tasks, and more incredible features. While details remain under wraps for now, future versions will explore new underwater archaeological sites from around the world—offering players fresh stories, environments, and discoveries to uncover.