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"In an historical simulation game, participants take on roles based on real people or groups in history. They are then given a crisis or series of crises, and have to interact within that context, indulging in decision making, negotiating, communicating, leading and generally wheeling and dealing as circumstances dictate." |
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Virtually any subject can be the source of inspiration for a successful history game - giving nearly limitless scope for designers. |
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History is full of problems, crises and situations most of which have resonance today - history games give participants that opportunity to distance themselves from the present day, while at the same time exploring present-day issues from tham 'safe distance'. |
© Past Perspectives 2006
What
are History Games?