by After successfully completed Mimoza Game Fest 2026 in Herceg Novi, the cooperation we started with partners from the region continues already this spring in Pula.
NGO representatives "A Gamer's Life" (Gamers Life) from Montenegro will participate as guests and panelists at the event Fantastic Gaming Show 2026, which will be held April 24th and 25th in Pula.
Our arrival in Pula represents a continuation of the regional connection started during Mimoza Game Fest, but also an important step towards the development of future joint projects in the field of esports, education, STEM and work with youth.
From Mimoza Game Fest to Fantastic Gaming Show
During the Mimoza Game Fest in Herceg Novi, we had the opportunity to host representatives of the organization Fantastic from Croatia, with whom concrete cooperation and exchange of experiences has begun.
Now this cooperation continues in Pula, where representatives and partners from several countries will gather, including Croatia, Montenegro, Italy, the United Kingdom, Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
For us from Gamers Life, participation in the Fantastic Gaming Show represents a significant opportunity to see first-hand how the developed system of school esports works, but also to present the previous work from Montenegro, experiences from Mimoza Game Fest and activities that we carry out through the NGO "Life of Gamers".
School esports as a direction of development
One of the most important segments of the Fantastic Gaming Show will be Croatian School Esports League, a national school esports league developed and implemented by Fantastic.
Through this league, primary and secondary school students from all over Croatia, who have previously passed online qualifications, come to Pula. It is especially important that students participate throughout the education system, together with their teachers, representing their schools – from Ilok to Dubrovnik.
During the event, more than 300 elementary and secondary school students, who will participate in competitions, workshops and accompanying educational activities.
For us, this model represents an extremely important example of how esports can be part of education, work with young people and the development of skills that are useful outside of gaming itself.
More than gaming: education, STEM and future skills
Through its projects, Fantastic develops a system that connects youth, education and modern industries. The focus is not only on the competition, but also on the development of knowledge and skills that are increasingly important in the digital society.
Through activities such as programming, robotics, 3D printing, digital technologies and other STEM content, young people get the opportunity to become familiar with the occupations of the future and the directions of development of the modern labor market.
This combination of esports, education and technology is especially important for Montenegro, as it shows how the gaming community can play a serious social, educational and developmental role.
Regional connection and international cooperation
Fantastic Gaming Show 2026 will gather partners from several countries, giving the event a strong international dimension.
For Gamers Life and the NGO "Life of Gamers", this is an opportunity to further develop cooperation with organizations from the region, exchange experiences and open space for future joint projects.
The idea of developing an international school esports league, which in the coming period could bring together schools, professors and students from several countries through a joint system of competition, education and cooperation, is of particular importance.
Youth culture as part of the program
In addition to the educational and competitive part, the Fantastic Gaming Show also offers content that is an important part of contemporary youth culture.
The program includes cosplay, dance and music performances, influencers and other activities that give the event a festival character. This shows that today gaming events are not only tournaments, but meeting places for young people, professors, parents, institutions, organizations and creative industries.
Logitech G Challenge Race Days – ride and prizes in Pula
A special part of the Fantastic Gaming Show program will be Logitech G Challenge Race Days, a segment dedicated to fans of driving, simulators and competitive racing experience.
As part of this program, visitors will have the opportunity to participate in drives on Logitech G equipment, test their skills behind the wheel and compete for valuable prizes. The event will be held during both days of the Fantastic Gaming Show, April 24th and 25th, in Pula.
This part of the program is particularly interesting for Gamers Life, bearing in mind that interest in sim racing is increasingly developing in Montenegro, both through gaming centers and through competitive formats and events aimed at young people.
Logitech G Challenge Race Days further expands the content of the Fantastic Gaming Show and shows that esports and gaming events today encompass much more than classic tournaments — from school leagues and education, to driving simulators, technology, entertainment and prize challenges.
Institutional support and the significance of the event
Fantastic Gaming Show is realized with support Istria County as co-organizer, the City of Pula and tourist boards.
The added value is also confirmed by the fact that in 2025, the Fantastic Gaming Show was awarded the award for the best festival in the Istrian County.
This clearly shows that such a concept has significance not only for the gaming community, but also for education, tourism, youth promotion and the development of new industries.
A step towards the future of school esports in the region
We see our participation at the Fantastic Gaming Show 2026 as an important step towards strengthening regional cooperation and creating a more serious school esports system.
The cooperation that began in Montenegro is now continuing in Croatia, and the common goal is to connect schools, professors, students, organizations and institutions from multiple countries through such events.
Gamers Life and the NGO "Life of Gamers" continue to work on the development of esports, digital culture and educational programs in Montenegro, and the experience from Pula will be an important contribution to the further development of these activities in our country.
For us, Fantastic Gaming Show 2026 is not just a guest appearance at another regional event, but an opportunity to build the foundations of a future international school esports league together with partners from Croatia and the region.
