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Existing approaches to cultural engagement often overlook the creative and participatory possibilities of game\u2010making for addressing pressing cultural challenges and promoting youth inclusivity and empowerment in cultural heritage. This study highlights the importance of game\u2010making as a meaningful strategy for cultural preservation and transformation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objectives<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The article investigates how game\u2010making, particularly through cultural game jams, can promote cultural participation, youth empowerment and support cultural innovation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study is grounded in a design\u2010based research methodology and examines the design, development and implementation of three cultural game jams within the EPIC\u2010WE project. 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