Digital Game-Based Heritage Education: Analyzing the Potential of Heritage-Based Video Games

• Published in: Education sciences Vol. 14; no. 4; p. 396
• Main Authors: Camuñas-García, Daniel, Cáceres-Reche, María Pilar, Cambil-Hernández, María de la Encarnación, Lorenzo-Martín, Manuel Enrique
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.04.2024
• Subjects: Audiences; Authenticity; Collaboration; Computer & video games; Cultural Background; Cultural Centers; Cultural Context; Cultural heritage; Cultural identity; Cultural Maintenance; Culture; digital game-based learning; Education; Educational Games; Educational objectives; Game Based Learning; gamification; Heritage Education; Intergroup Education; Methods; Museums; Preservation; Spain; Tourism; Traditions; Video Games; Spain

Video games have emerged as a promising tool for enhancing engagement with cultural heritage. However, there is limited knowledge about how existing games can effectively fulfill this role. This study compiled and analyzed 100 video games based on cultural heritage by adapting an existing framework...