The Migrants' Chronicles: 1892
Games
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Dive into Migrants' Chronicles, an engaging and educational game spotlighting Luxembourgers' migration to the United States around 1892.
Crafted by the Cologne Game Lab (TH Köln) in collaboration with Luxembourg University's Faculty of Humanities Education and Social Sciences and Carleton College's Humanities Center, this interactive game intertwines historical accuracy with captivating gameplay.
This educational serious game zooms in on Luxembourgers' migration history to the US. The game lets players step into diverse roles - a widow with kids, a wealthy couple, or a young artisan - making crucial decisions en route to the US. Each decision shapes the outcome, revealing consequences tied to choices like what to pack or which harbor to depart from in the year 1892.
Optimized for tablets, the game offers an authentic glimpse into the historical backdrop of Ellis Island's opening. Intended for use in schools and museums, its goal is to teach history while nurturing empathy for past and present migrants, providing insights into the zeitgeist of the era.
This serious game is supported by the Digital Luxembourg's Innovative Initiatives, the Ministry of Education, the Oeuvre Nationale de Secours Grande Duchesse Charlotte. Available in both Luxembourgish and English, it enriches formal education.
Educators can seamlessly integrate this game into curricula and museum programs. Collaborations with museums and middle schools in Luxembourgish communities, alongside tailored educational sessions in the US, ensure widespread accessibility.
Embark on this educational journey through history, enabling young minds to understand the complexities of migration while embracing empathy and critical thinking skills. Explore the past to understand the present with Migrants' Chronicles!
Key Features:
– Decision-making gameplay (“What do you pack for the journey?”)
– Historical simulation: from Luxembourg to Ellis Island to USA
– Perfect for classrooms, museum education, and self-study
– Learning game for ages 11+ (history, social studies, migration)
– Playable in Luxembourgish and English
Whether in the classroom, at home, or in the museum, The Migrants’ Chronicles: 1892 blends educational value with engaging storytelling gameplay, fostering empathy for the migrant experience.
You can use this link to report bugs and share your feedback on the game: https://forms.gle/1Tz7swmktuw7ffv49
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Information
- Provider
- Technische Hochschule Koeln
- Size
- 609.6 MB
- Category
- Games
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 12.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2020 TH Köln