“Faustine, it’s your turn!” » At the Felix-Le Dantec high school in Lannion, their eyes fixed on a virtual map of Europe, the final year students concentrate on answering the questions. This Tuesday, November 19, they are previewing the new video game “Chronicles of Europe”. Supported by the Brittany region and developed by the Nantes studio Ludicius Interactive, this game aims to introduce high school students to Europe. “”Chronicles of Europe” follows on from ”Legends of Europe” which had enjoyed some success,” explains Juliette Jeanne, project manager for the Region.
With nearly 35,000 users, the first opus continues to record 1,000 monthly connections, four years after its release. In 2021, “Legends of Europe” won the audience prize at the Serious Games Showcase and Challenge, in Orlando, United States. “Now the two games complement each other. Where ”Legends of Europe” focuses on the different cultures of the European Union, ”Chronicles of Europe” deals more with its institutions and values. »
“Getting started is quite simple”
From the 1950s to the present day, students must retrace the history of Europe using thematic mini games. Unlike the first opus, they play in multiplayer mode and work together to win the challenges. A game lasts on average 45 minutes and is supervised by a teacher who has become the master of the game. “I followed a little videoconferencing training before using the game. Overall, getting started is quite simple,” says Renaud Richard , professor of the European section, before making a suggestion: “The game could have an English version”.
A cost of €72,000
“At a time when Europe is contested and in danger, it is important to show young people what it actually does,” says Stéphane Perrin-Sarzier, vice-president of the Region in charge of Europe and ‘international.
At a cost of €72,000, the game was entirely financed by the Region. From the end of the year, “Chronicles of Europe” will be available to young people throughout Brittany and why not France. In the meantime, Jules and Noé, two final year students, are already won over. “To better answer questions, the game encourages team spirit. »
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