In 2021, due to the epidemic, WePlay Expo went online and nearly 300 games were shown and had their trial version downloaded. The event game website (gmhub) during the event had a total PV of over 100k.
The biggest Indie Game Award Event in China – Excellent indie games from China and abroad are all gathered for the IndiePlay annual finalists’ exhibition. This gathers the most creative game developers in all of China. The Annual indiePlay Awards ceremony awards outstanding works in various categories.
Overseas Games – WePlay brings hundreds of high-quality overseas games to China every year for everyone to experience and play. In addition, on-site cross-border business negotiations can also take place. WePlay is increasingly becoming the preferred destination for more companies to engage in industry exchanges and discussions.
Game Education – In 2020, the Game Education Exhibit area displayed games developed by students from six universities in China, which received good praise from the event participants. Many students’ works also participated in the WePlay online exhibition. This year will continue to increase the participation of universities and cooperate with UGDAP (University Student Game Development Alliance Plus) to bring the excellent works of Chinese University Student Game Awards to the scene. This is with the express desire to create higher quality content and interaction with young creators.
Live Events – Guests interviews, Speed-runs, Audience-Star Interactions, Live Music, and more! We hope you get immersed in the live events at WePlay.
Guest & Activities – Since 2017, WePlay has had live interviews and on-site interactions with international game industry guests every year.
Event Support – At WePlay, not only do we have a lot of games for you to experience, but also myriad ways to get free game merchandise. Enjoy the treasure hunt!
Exclusive Merchandise – WePlay is also a paradise of exclusive merchandise covering Designer Toys, Statues, Books, Apparel, and more. A plethora of cultures are reflected here for your convenience to enjoy and take home!
Table Tops – For everyone, there is a board game that matches your gaming style. Here you can find that game and kindred spirits to join you in the fun!
Cultural Experience – WePlay Expo is event with cultural experience; including Anime & Comic, Traditional Chinese Culture, Sci-Fi, Retro, Historical Medieval combat, and more. We featured the Official 25th anniversary exhibition area of the Chinese Paladin. Restored 5 major game scenes, historical stories and exhibits.
WePlay Expo
WePlay is the event where you can play games all the time with a fresh perspective you might have never had before. It has been organized by TOMO since 2017.
All types of platform games are present, with high quality cultural content and experience gathered from all over the world.
We also create a fantastic event directly for the newest generation who enjoys multi-platform games; such as console games, computer games, mobile games and board games. This includes unique experiences, such as themed immersion, guest activities, dimensional culture, pop art, merchandise, etc.
indiePlay
Over the past decade, indiePlay has emerged as a prominent indie game competition, boasting extensive domestic and international influence, prestige, and allure. Last year, the competition was flooded with over 500 game submissions from 3600 dedicated developers. As indiePlay’s popularity continues to soar internationally, they have introduced a global division, inviting developers from all over the world to showcase their talents and provide domestic players with a glimpse into the worldwide scene.
The awards ceremony will take center stage at the WePlay Expo on November 17th, featuring renowned professionals from the gaming industry as our award presenters.
