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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Reawakening the Past: The Power of Gamification in Preserving Cultural Heritage!

A new-generation approach to protecting our historical and cultural heritage: Gamification! In recent years, with the advancement of digital technologies, gamification has played a significant role in preserving cultural heritage and making it more accessible through tourism. A study conducted in Czechia explores how gamification techniques such as augmented reality (AR), digital storytelling, and mobile […]

A Methodological Framework for the Development of the Conceptual Model

The conceptual framework for the gamification manual aimed at promoting the heritage of low-density areas in Europe is built upon five foundational pillars: Educational Engagement, Community Involvement, Technological Integration, Sustainability, and Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusivity.

Synthesis study. A gamification model for community-based heritage work: selected best practices.

Synthesis study regarding the best practices analysed in the work package across all 7 countries.

Best Practices for Gamification in Cultural Heritage: Bulgarian Experience

Paper published in Dialog journal on best practices in gamification applied to Bulgarian cultural heritage.

Analytical tool for best practice selection

Excel file created to assess the projects identified as ‘best practice’ in each of the project countries.

Set of criteria to select best practices case studies

Sets of criteria for the identification and selection of case studies and their analysis, based on indicators relevant to their gamification techniques and tools, their heritage intervention approaches and outcomes, their community engagement strategies, among others.