The PLAY library contains 40 game-based learning tools, providing an overview of the genres, content areas, technology platforms, and audiences, as well as a short description for some of the best undertakings in the game-based learning sector. The infographic (click to expand) below offers visual overview of the PLAY library. The infographic is defined by […]

What is the promise offered by games and their play to the field of education? What possibilities exist for the use of games in the context of teaching and learning? Play: an invitation to the world of game-based learning shines a light on these two questions, by highlighting some of the most interesting examples of […]

Country of Origin: USA Languages: English Developer: Gamelab Publisher: Eline Media Year Published: 2011 Platforms: web Genre: adventure, sandbox Subject: creativity, digital literacy, science Gamestar Mechanic is an online game designed to enable kids from ages 5-15 to make their own digital games, while learning the basic principles of game design. The game launched in […]

Country of Origin: Denmark Languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Czech, Brazilian Portuguese, Hungarian Developer: 3rd World Farmer Team Publisher: 3rd World Farmer Team Year Published: 2005 Website: http://www.3rdworldfarmer.com/index.html Platforms: Web (Flash) Genre: Simulation, Interactive Narrative Age Range: 10+ Subjects: Civics, Social Studies 3rd World Farmer puts players in the role of a farmer trying to […]

Country of Origin: US Languages: English, voiced in French, Spanish, German, Italian, Text in Japanese, Korean, Russian Developer: Firaxis Publisher: 2K games Year Published: 2010 Website: http://www.civilization5.com/ Platforms: OSX, Windows (large download) Genre: Strategy (Turn based), simulation Barriers to Entry: Requires moderately high performance PC/Mac, large download, requires a great deal of reading. Age range:  Middle […]

Country of Origin: United States Languages: English Developer: Learning Games Network Publisher: Learning Games Network Year Published:    2012 Platforms: Web (Flash) Genre: Interactive Narrative Age Range: 8-14, though even our adult reviewers found something to enjoy here Subjects: Civics, Social Studies, Reading Quandary puts players in charge of a fledgling planetary colony whose ruling council […]

Country of Origin: US Languages: English, French Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch, Russian Hungarian, Polish, Swedish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean.  (Edu version English only) Developer: Maxis/GlassLab Publisher: EA Year Published: 2013 Platforms: OSX, Windows (large download) Genre: Strategy Simulation Barriers to Entry: Requires high performance PC/Mac, large download, requires a great deal of reading, requires constant internet […]

PLAY 160 is an artistic tribute to game-based learning displayed on the Ceremonial Court in Education City from October 24 to November 2, every day from 4.30 pm to 9pm. Created by the multi-disciplinary design collective Trafik, this large-scale interactive installation reflects the potential of the sector in a playful and sensory way. “Translating the […]

Trafik is a French multi-disciplinary creative studio based in Lyon that specializes in cutting- edge graphics and multi-media development and has made its mark with a signature interactive work. The studio was created in 1997 by the Rodière brothers. Graphics and programming are at the heart of many of their projects and this association is […]

Country of Origin: Austria Languages: German, English, Chinese Developer: OVOS Publisher: OVOS Year Published: 2010 Platforms: Windows Genre: Action Adventure, Physics Puzzle Age Range: high school + Subject: Science (Physics), Engineering, Wellness, Global Citizenship and Sustainability Set in the year 2098, Ludwig challenges players to discover alternative energy resources and prevent energy collapse on the […]