HERITAGE GAME Project Newsletter Published

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HERITAGE GAME Project Newsletter Published

HERITAGE GAME email newsletter is now available, providing a summary of the project's recent achievements, key findings, and future plans.

A GAMIFICATION MODEL FOR COMMUNITY-BASED HERITAGE WORK: THE CASES FROM SLOVAKIA, 2025, Plural, Zuzana DANIŠKOVÁ, Lucia NOVÁKOVÁ

A recent study by Zuzana Danišková & Lucia Nováková explores the application of gamification techniques for preserving cultural heritage and engaging communities in Slovakia. The research delves into how various Slovak cities are leveraging game-based strategies to protect and promote their historical and traditional assets. The work highlights specific examples of these innovative approaches: These […]

Key Project Team online meeting – 1 April 2025

The managing board meeting of the “A gamification model for community-based heritage work” project (2023-1-PT01-KA220-HED-000154261) took place online on April 1, 2025. The meeting was coordinated by the project lead institution, Tomar Polytechnic Institute (Portugal), under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Celio Marques. The project partners from D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics (Bulgaria), Valahia […]

Steering Committee online meeting – 1 April 2025

The Steering Committee meeting of the HERITAGE GAME – “A gamification model for community-based heritage work” project (2023-1-PT01-KA220-HED-000154261), co-funded by the European Union, was held online on April 1, 2025. The meeting was led by the project coordinator, Prof. Dr. Celio Marques from the Polytechnic Institute of Tomar (Portugal). Representatives from partner institutions, including D. […]

GAMIFICATION FOR COMMUNITY-BASED HERITAGE WORK – A CASE STUDY FROM ROMANIA, 2025, Plural, Silviu MILOIU, Sergiu MUSTEAȚĂ

Digital technologies are increasingly offering innovative pathways for the preservation and promotion of our shared cultural heritage. Among these, gamification stands out as a particularly potent tool, transforming how communities engage with history and culture. Research conducted by Silviu Miloiu and Sergiu Musteață highlights the significant potential of using game mechanics to foster interest in […]

Key Project Team online meeting – 18 March 2025

On 18 March 2025, another online meeting was held for the Heritage Game project - "A gamification model for community-based heritage work" (2023-1-PT01-KA220-HED-000154261), co-funded by the European Union.

Preserving Cultural Heritage Through Gamification: Case Studies from Aldeia Pintada and Lagoa Geotour

Gamification is revolutionizing cultural heritage preservation and promotion. The study “Engaging Communities Through Gamification: Case Studies in Cultural Heritage Preservation – Aldeia Pintada and Lagoa Geotour in Portugal” by Célio Gonçalo Marques, Inês Domingues Serrano, Lígia Salgueiro Mateus, João Pedro Tomáz Simões, and Hélder da Corte Pestana explores how gamification has been successfully implemented in […]

ENGAGING COMMUNITIES THROUGH GAMIFICATION: CASE STUDIES IN CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION – ALDEIA PINTADA AND LAGOA GEOTOUR IN PORTUGAL, 2025, Plural, Célio Gonçalo MARQUES, Inês Domingues SERRANO, Lígia Salgueiro MATEUS, João Pedro Tomáz SIMÕES, Hélder da Corte PESTANA

Gamification presents innovative ways to connect communities with their cultural heritage, turning preservation into an interactive and engaging experience. A study conducted by the Portuguese team delves into this dynamic approach, examining how gamification techniques are successfully employed in two distinct local contexts: Aldeia Pintada and Lagoa Geotour. The research, titled “Engaging Communities Through Gamification: […]

ENGAGING WITH THE PAST: DIGITAL GAMES AND ITALY’S HERITAGE PRESERVATION, 2025, Plural, Lucia NOVÁKOVÁ, Bilge AKSAY, Renato DE LEONE

Is cultural heritage destined to remain confined within the pages of books? Increasingly, the answer is no. Thanks to the innovative application of digital games, augmented reality (AR), and gamified experiences, museums and cultural sites are transforming into interactive landscapes, offering dynamic ways to connect with history. The potential of gamification in the realm of […]

Preserving Cultural Heritage Through Digital Games: The Italian Experience

Digital transformation offers unique opportunities for preserving and promoting cultural heritage. Video games and augmented/virtual reality applications are being utilized by museums and cultural institutions to engage younger generations and contribute to heritage preservation. The study “Engaging with the Past: Digital Games and Italy’s Heritage Preservation” by Lucia Nováková, Bilge Aksay, and Renato De Leone […]

A New Way to Explore Cultural Heritage: Gamification

The opportunities offered by technology for the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage are increasing every day. Gamification enhances visitor engagement and increases interest in historical sites. Studies in Bulgaria show that this method provides significant benefits, especially in tourism and education. So, how is gamification applied, and why is it so effective? For more […]

GAMIFICATION IN CULTURAL HERITAGE: BEST PRACTICE CASE STUDIES FROM BULGARIA, 2025, Plural, Marusya SMOKOVA, Margarita BOGDANOVA, Evelina PARASHKEVOVA, Mariela STOYANOVA, Elitsa KRASTEVA, Lyubomira TODOROVA

Gamification continues to demonstrate its significant potential beyond entertainment, increasingly making strides in the vital sectors of cultural heritage, tourism, and education. The use of game mechanics and interactive design offers innovative ways to connect audiences with history and cultural sites more profoundly. Highlighting this trend, recent research by Marusya Smokova, Margarita Bogdanova, Evelina Parashkevova, […]