On September 15th 2003, Tim Hull, UK game designer, company director and founding member of TIGA trade organisation, left London on his motorcycle, for a challenge that will take him all over the world, to over 40 countries covering more than 60,000 miles, all in a quest for gameplay.

Tim’s mission is to seek out, uncover, observe and play games:

“I believe the games we play are a fundamental building block of our civilization. I’m searching for games that tell us about our history, culture and psyche. From the school playground to the home console I will learn firsthand what makes a great game, why games are good for us, and what they tell us about ourselves, as well as being lots of fun.”

Tim Hull, http://www.globaltimoto.com/

Tim believes that all children have a right to play and hopes that his efforts will raise funds from the computer games development industry, to aid the Right To Play charity organisation.

Right To Play is an athlete-driven international humanitarian organization using sport and play programs to encourage the healthy physical, social and emotional development of the world’s most disadvantaged children. Right To Play is committed to improving the lives of these children and to strengthening their communities by translating the best values of sport into opportunities to promote development, health and peace. Right To Play is built on the belief that sport has the power to help create healthier children and safer communities.

“Everyday we witness the positive impact sport has on refugee children, former child combatants and young people at risk or orphaned by HIV/AIDS.”

Johann O. Koss, President and CEO http://www.righttoplay.com/

TIGA is a European trade organisation representing the makers of computer and video games and is making a firm commitment to support Tim’s cause.

“TIGA are delighted to join forces with Tim and make Right To Play its official appeal for charity representing the hearts and minds of independent game developers.”

Fred Hasson, CEO http://www.tiga.org/