Target group: Grade 4-6
Learning objectives: Learn about the life of vikings.
Playing History: Vikings is the latest game in the award-winning series. The game is fully developed in the land of the vikings Denmark but available in English. Experience the world of the Vikings. Join Erik in his journey from cradle, youth and eventual grave. It is times of change as the old beliefs are challenged by a new God and new trade routes mean contact with people from strange lands. The game focuses on trading, faith and the brutality of the Viking era – at a time when Christianity arrived in the North and became the dominant faith.
The Playing History game series revolves around experiencing engaging and personal stories set in exhilarating points in world history. The series have won the category of ‘best learning game’ in Europe. The series puts the student in the middle of important and interesting points in history.
To gain the opportunity to take part in history, within in a living breathing world. You will be able to learn about historic events that they cannot alter – instead, they witness how the historic events altered humanity as a whole. The learning process is autonomously conveyed throughout the story of the game as it progresses, this occurs through decisions and actions taken by the player throughout the course of the game. This kind of interaction is a unique learning method, which encourages the player to relate to the world and actively seek out knowledge.
Features
- A well thought out story line that reenacts Viking era
- Plenty of mini games, hidden items and facts to encourage replaying
- Fun and bizarre characters to speak to and gather information from
- Natural learning through interaction with the world
The Playing History game series revolves around experiencing engaging and personal stories set in exhilarating points in world history. The series have won the category of ‘best learning game’ in Europe. The series puts the student in the middle of important and interesting points in history.
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