Scientific output of the Heritage Game project — peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, conference papers and methodological documents produced by the consortium and its partners.
Journal of Ancient History and Archaeology (JAHA), 13(1), 317–326
JAHA article distilling comparative best practices from the seven Heritage Game partner countries — how gamification revitalises heritage in low-density territories, with the full PDF available below.
Read publicationInternational Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 1–20
Reports on a Czech escape-game case study that turns geography and environmental education into immersive, place-based, inquiry-driven learning.
Read publicationUniversity of South Bohemia, České Budějovice — Seria Education · ISBN 978-80-7694-115-1
We are thrilled to announce the release of our comprehensive manual, “Gamification of heritage for community involvement in low-density territories,” a major intellectual output of the Heritage Game project. This publication brings together the expertise of our international partners to create a foundational guide…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Read publicationA 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…
Read publicationExcel file created to assess the projects identified as ‘best practice’ in each of the project countries.
Read publicationSets 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.
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A social-science framework that proposes heuristic criteria for evaluating gamified cultural-heritage experiences, distinguishing structural mechanics from psycho-social qualities.
Read publicationGeoheritage, 17(108)
Open-access study evaluating three rare geomorphosites in the southern Novohradské Mountains, anchoring the Heritage Game project's Czech geo-heritage case study.
Read publication8th International Scientific Conference on Craft Craftsmanship — Heritage, Innovation, Resilience, Business (CILRAID 2025), p. 83. Opole: Oficyna Wydawnicza
CILRAID 2025 paper showing how gamification mechanisms — co-creation, badge progression, participatory storytelling — can deepen community involvement in heritage and craft traditions.
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Czech case study on gamification as a tool for revitalising the depopulated Sudetenland region, introducing the "Rurex" model that combines geospatial data with STEM and HASS pedagogy.
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Applies a 12-criterion gamification framework and 9-criterion impact framework to a three-stage methodology that selects the top-rated Bulgarian best-practice case studies in cultural heritage.
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Maps how Italian museums and heritage institutions are integrating video games, AR/VR and educational gamified apps to broaden public participation and sustain heritage preservation.
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Portuguese case studies — Aldeia Pintada and the Lagoa Geotour — showing how gamified experiences strengthen community engagement and cultural-tourism in low-density territories.
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Romanian case study showing how Questo Game and the Climate Heritage Game turn historical sites into interactive, community-driven experiences for residents and visitors alike.
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Slovak case studies — QR code quests, folklore storytelling and street-level treasure hunts in Handlová, Revúca and Bratislava — illustrating how "edutainment" deepens community involvement.
Read publicationHeritage Game project · WP3 · Deliverable HG_WP3_T1_ER1 (16 September 2024)
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.
View reportCetatea de Scaun, Târgoviște, Romania · ISBN 978-606-537-724-0
Synthesis study regarding the best practices analysed in the work package across all 7 countries.
View reportDialog (PH Tsenov, Svishtov), 3, 17–44
Paper published in Dialog journal on best practices in gamification applied to Bulgarian cultural heritage.
Read publicationAcademic Publishing House "Tsenov", Svishtov · ISBN 978-954-23-2495-9 (55 pp.)
A guide to identifying the best practices for gamification in cultural heritage developed by the HERITAGE GAME Project Team
View manualCetatea de Scaun, Târgoviște, Romania · ISBN 978-606-537-724-0
Brochure of the synthesis study regarding the best practices analysed in the work package across all 7 countries.
View reportIn Voľanská, Ľ., Baračková, K., Ambrózová, J., Lukács, L., & Marchionni, G. (Eds.), Quest: How to make digital work for, not against learning — Book of abstracts. Bratislava: Institute of Ethnology and Social Anthropology, Slovak Academy of Sciences
Conference contribution presenting the Heritage Game consortium's methodology for selecting and analysing gamification best practices across seven European countries.
View conference abstractCetatea de Scaun, Târgoviște, Romania · ISBN 978-606-537-724-0
Project brochure published in Romania that compiles the most representative gamification best practices identified by the Heritage Game partner teams across Europe.
View reportAcademic Publishing House "Tsenov", Svishtov · ISBN 978-954-23-2534-5 (66 pp.)
Cross-country synthesis study that consolidates the gamification best practices selected by the seven Heritage Game partners (Bulgaria, Czechia, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Türkiye) into a single comparative report.
View reportRevista da UI_IPSantarém, 11(4), 119–127
Founding paper that introduces the Heritage Game Erasmus+ project, its rationale and its action-research methodology for community-based heritage work in low-density territories.
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