The first international online Astrophysical Code Hunting Game

Abstract

Five languages, six continents, over 300 places to discover: places from which we observe, study or tell stories about the universe. The international Astrophysical Code Hunting Game is a unique endeavour that involved more than 70 astronomy researchers, communicators and enthusiasts from around the world, conceived and created by INAF in collaboration with University of Urbino and DIGIT srl. This online treasure hunt bridges worldwide distances, providing the public with the opportunity to play together and discover the places that have written the history and are shaping the future of astrophysics. Developing this activity, which combines scientific dissemination with the practice of computational thinking and digital skills, required the team to collaborate with a global network to collectively build the content and share the game internationally.