The Educational Game Format (EGF) is an open file format designed to provide a simple, interoperable standard to represent and package educational games. The objectives of EGF are to make educational games easier for educators to author and easier for learners to access.
Technical people seeking to participate in the EGF ecosystem are invited to consult the current specification (version 1.1) available here.
Below, the specifications for older versions:
Technical people seeking to participate in the EGF ecosystem are invited to consult the specifications.
Educators seeking to create and share EGF games are invited to consult the guide available here.
Learners seeking to play EGF games are invited to download an EGF reader or play them on online websites.
EGF is progressively being adopted by educational, health, and cultural organizations. Here are the key indicators of usage and impact (last updated: June 2026).
| Indicator | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Organizations recommending or using EGF | 10+ | Mainly local associations based in West Africa and France |
| Geographic reach | 7+ countries | Primarily in Africa, with presence in France |
Published date: 20 December 2025
Summary: EGF 1.1 revises the Educational Game Format (EGF) with new roles and clearer definitions to expand packaging capabilities and improve interoperability.
Published date: 25 November 2025
Summary: The Educational Game Format (EGF) is an open file format designed to provide a simple and portable standard to represent, package, and play educational games.
Kai EGF 1.1 Reader is a standalone web tool that loads and plays EGF 1.1. It offers a cleaner UI and easier customization than Simple EGF 1.1 Reader. Kai EGF 1.1 Reader is free and distributed under the MIT License.
📥 Download Simple Kai 1.1 Reader latest source code
Kaolo Browser is a web browser developed by the Cameroonian company Kaolo Startup. It is designed to provide a healthy digital environment for Cameroonian youth, with features tailored to African realities: quick access to major official Cameroonian education platforms such as MINESEC (Ministry of Secondary Education) and MINEDUB (Ministry of Basic Education), as well as international education platforms such as Campus France and UNESCO. It also includes a data-saving mode, parental controls, inappropriate content filtering, and built-in educational tools. Kaolo Browser includes an EGF reader and is available on Android, Windows, and Linux.
🌐 Consult the Kaolo Browser's website
Embedded EGF 1.1 Reader is a standalone web application that automatically loads and plays a preconfigured Educational Game Format (EGF) package. Embedded EGF 1.1 Reader is free and under the MIT License.
📥 Download Embedded EGF 1.1 Reader latest source code
EGF Studio is a browser-based editor for the Educational Game Format (EGF) 1.1. In addition to creating EGF packages from scratch, it can also open existing ".egf" files, let you edit scenes and project data, and then export an updated package. The program is a fork of EGF Creator and is released under the MIT License.
📥 Download EGF Studio latest source code
🌐 Try EGF Studio on GitHub Pages
EGF Creator is a standalone web tool for creating EGF 1.1 packages. EGF Creator is free and under the MIT License.
📥 Download EGF Creator latest source code
EGF Game Generator by MD MASUD RANA is a bot available on the GPT Store that generates EGF 1.1 games from a prompt. The tool requires a ChatGPT Plus account to work properly. Unless specified, the tool generates audio files in Morse code most of the time.
EGFReader is a Mozilla Firefox add-on that allows users to open and play Educational Game Format (.egf) files directly from URLs. It also includes an option to download the file from within the built-in reader. EGFReader is free and under the MIT License.
📥 Download EGFReader latest source code
Shakvaro EGF Reader Shortcode is a WordPress plugin that enables embedding and playing EGF 1.1 interactive games directly within posts and pages using a simple shortcode. Shakvaro EGF Reader Shortcode is free and under the MIT License.
📥 Download Shakvaro EGF Reader Shortcode latest source code
Install Shakvaro EGF Reader Shortcode from wordpress.org
EGF Reader Shortcode is a WordPress plugin that lets you embed and play EGF 1.1 interactive games directly inside posts and pages using a simple shortcode. EGF Reader Shortcode is free and under the MIT License.
📥 Download EGF Reader Shortcode latest source code
EGF Archive a lightweight PHP web application for hosting, sharing, and downloading Educational Game Format (EGF) game packages. It provides optional user accounts, email verification, password reset, upload ownership tracking, duplicate detection, IP-based upload restrictions, and a multilingual interface. EGF Archive is free and under the MIT License.
📥 Download EGF Archive latest source code
EGF Package Viewer is a standalone web tool designed to inspect the contents of EGF files (e.g., the EGF core file structure, the EGF Sequence, XML scene files, and packaged assets such as text, images, and audio). EGF Package Viewer is free and under the MIT License.
📥 Download EGF Package Viewer latest source code
Several EGF-related tools are available on GitHub under the topics "egf" or "educational-game-format".
A website powered by the EGF archive, supporting a maximum upload size of 20 MB.
A website powered by the EGF archive, supporting a maximum upload size of 1 GB.
A website powered by the EGF archive, supporting a maximum upload size of 1 GB.
A game designed to raise awareness game, structured in two chapters: Origin of Ebola and Recognize & Act (symptoms, treatments and prevention). Created by Hervé Yvis, this game is released under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.
🌐 Play the game on GitHub Pages
A game designed to teach French civic culture through four chapters: Republican symbols, heritage, secularism (laïcité), and major geographic landmarks. It uses quizzes and interactive mini-activities to support integration in France. Created by Hervé Yvis, this game is released under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.
🌐 Play the game on GitHub Pages
A game to discover and learn the basics of the N'Ko script: explore its origins, writing direction, and key features. Created by Hervé Yvis, this game is released under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.
🌐 Play the game on GitHub Pages
Institut de Mongbwalu, one of the largest secondary schools in Mongbwalu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), recommends the EGF game "Comprendre Ebola" as a way to support Ebola prevention efforts.
APENG, an association committed to promoting the N'ko language in Conakry, Guinea, recommends the EGF game "Les signes du N'ko" to learners and educators seeking an engaging way to discover the script.
ASFS, an association dedicated to fostering exchanges between the people of France and Sudan, recommends the EGF game "Professeur Moustapha : Parcours France" as an engaging educational tool for discovering French civic culture, republican values, cultural heritage, and the essential references needed to better understand life in France.
The logo is available in the following main versions:
The EGF Logo Kit provides the official EGF logo and its approved variations in multiple professional formats (JPEG, PNG, SVG, etc.), ensuring consistent and proper representation of the EGF format across all media.
The EGF logo and its variants are protected by copyright and are subject to the Logo Usage Policy.
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The EGF specifications may be subject to copyright and licensing terms. Please read the specification documents carefully.
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Tools and games listed on this website may be subject to copyright and licensing terms. Please read the information accompanying them carefully.
For any inquiries, including requests to highlight your contribution to the EGF ecosystem, please contact us at contact@egf-format.org.
