Freeplay is the world’s longest-running independent games festival, located in Melbourne, Australia. Established in 2004, the festival embraces the fringes, spotlights grassroots artists, and acts as a response to and critique of the status quo. For over 15 years, Freeplay has been exploring the vital margins of independent, alternative, and experimental games culture. The festival champions artistic exploration and experimentation in games and play, and positions game making as arts practice.