Ludica 2012 at Fieramilanocity from the 16th to the 18th of March

A party for the family, and not only for them, is being organized in Milan: from the 16th to the 18th of March the spaces of Fieramilanocity will host Ludica, the Italian festival of games and videogames that can attract children, kids and adults. And this is not all: along with the 2012 edition of Ludica, which is back in Milan for the 6th time after having invaded, in February, also the capital city with the Roman edition of the event, Fieramilanocity will host also Cartoomics, i.e. the 19th Comics, Cartoons, Cosplay, Fantasy and Collecting Expo. All these events are perfect for fathers and sons … and what about mothers and girls? No worries, “the other half of the sky” will have the chance to take part in the Hobby Show, i.e. the fine arts and manual creativity Exhibition, and in Weekend Donna, a three day events dedicated to women’s passions. And women might also be interested in videogames and comics, of course! All the events are held on the same floor of Fieramilanocity (on a 30.000 m² surface), and just one ticket gives access to all the spaces. A one-time chance to spend a nice weekend with the whole family or with friends avoiding someone getting unsatisfied.

Let’s begin with Ludica, i.e. the Mecca of all those who have a passion for games and videogames, which this year gives you the chance to take part in the tournament and try to qualify for the official Italian PES League 2012. Taking part in the tournament you might earn useful points for the qualification to the national final, which will take place in July. Not only videogames: also board games will be present on the exhibitory surface of Ludica. The event will host Area Autoproduzione, a project that involves authors, illustrators and producers of board games, who will interact and play with visitors! A good chance to understand how a board game is made, from the beginning to the end, starting from an idea and developing it to the printing of the box.

It’s a short step from videogames to comics, especially in Fieramilanocity! Only few steps and you can pass from the world of videogames to the world of comics, visiting the spaces dedicated to Cartoomics. The 19th Comics, Cartoons, Cosplay, Fantasy and Collecting Expo will be open to all the fans of the genre and offer a rich and varied program, as usual: meetings, shows, promotions, previews, exhibitions and much more. Do not miss the exhibition dedicated to the 50 years of Diabolik, the exhibitions Marilyn Monroe: unauthorized investigation and Histoire de Fantômas, dedicated to the first masked criminal in history. And if you have a passion for cosplay you can put yourself in the game taking part in the Yamato Cosplay Cup, a competition that will award a prize to the best costumes and performances.

From the inventiveness of cosplay to another type of creativity, which characterizes the Hobby Show, the widest showcase in Italy as far as fine arts and manual creativity are concerned, which this year will include Weekend Donna, a big event that is meant as a compendium of all women’s passions, from shopping to cooking.

If you have a passion for videogames, if you read comics, or if you want to make some creative activities, save this date: 16th – 18th March at Fieramilanocity!