LHU Shines on the International Stage

On September 25, 2025, Lac Hong University (LHU) once again affirmed its regional and international standing as Team LHU Adley from the Faculty of Information Technology proudly won the Special Award at the Huashang Innovative Mini Game Challenge 2025, organized by Huashang College, Guangzhou, China.

LHU Adley honored on the international achievement

🎮 A Prestigious International Competition – Where Young Talents Converge

The Huashang Innovative Mini Game Challenge is one of the most reputable annual competitions in Game Development across Asia, attracting dozens of teams from various countries, particularly within the ASEAN region. The competition goes beyond a technological playground—it is also a platform for cultural exchange, creativity, and innovation among young generations.

This year’s theme, “Promoting Culture, Creating Games, and Telling Stories through Technology,” encouraged participants to explore traditional cultural values and integrate them with modern technology to create products that are both entertaining and rich in cultural, educational, and community values.

Therefore, LHU Adley’s achievement not only holds individual and collective significance but also highlights the international integration capabilities of Vietnamese students.

LHU Adley’s Mark – A Game Bridging Culture and Creativity

Among dozens of entries, “Secret of the Forbidden Palace” stood out and impressed the judges with its creativity and sophistication.

• Content: The game recreates the ancient setting of the Forbidden City—an iconic symbol of Eastern culture—interwoven with elements of mystery, logic, and intellectual challenges. Players are both entertained and enlightened through rich cultural imagery such as lion dance, embroidery, stone lions, Bagua mechanisms, bronze mirrors, and classical Chinese poetry.

• Gameplay: Scenarios are designed around logical thinking and strategic problem-solving, encouraging creativity and sharp reasoning.

• Design: The game features elegant graphics and dynamic sound effects, delivering a captivating and modern experience while preserving the essence of Eastern aesthetics.

Beyond its technical aspects, the game conveys a spirit of cultural connection among Vietnam, China, and ASEAN, aligning with the vision and mission of the competition organizers.

Vietnam’s Sole Representative – LHU Adley Makes Its Mark on the Global Map

Even more proudly, LHU Adley was Vietnam’s only representative to enter the Top 5 Special Award winners. This remarkable achievement stands as clear evidence of the talent and ambition of Vietnamese students in technology and game innovation.

In addition to the award, the team received an invitation to attend the International Award Ceremony in Guangzhou later this year—an invaluable opportunity for LHU students to exchange knowledge, expand networks with international developers, and showcase the bright image of Vietnamese students on the global stage.

The development team and faculty advisor

🎓 A Shared Pride

The success of LHU Adley is not only the pride of the four talented students but also of all lecturers and students of the Faculty of Information Technology – Lac Hong University. It is the result of passion, perseverance, and creativity, and a testament to the university’s educational philosophy—practical learning, innovation, and global integration.

🎉Congratulations to LHU Adley! Congratulations to the Faculty of Information Technology!
Your journey sends a powerful message: Lac Hong University students are fully capable of breaking boundaries and affirming their place on the international stage.