The voyage game
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An award-winning game putting players in control of a convict voyage upon the high seas.
Focused on convict transportation, players make decisions, solve problems and deal with conflicts on a perilous journey across the globe.
This year is 1830. You’re the Surgeon Superintendent aboard a convict vessel transporting its human cargo from Britain to the far reaches of the known world – Van Diemen’s Land. You’re charged with delivering several hundred convicts to the colony in the shortest time with minimum loss of life. This is the way to make money and further your reputation and position. Are you up to the task?
The Voyage Game - an online educational game for the classroom
Australian National Maritime Museum
Designed for the classroom this award-winning game brings the curriculum to life through gamified learning scenarios that allow students to learn about the reasons for and challenges of convict transportation to Australia.
Played by over one million students this game continues to provide a valuable learning experience for students across the country.
SUBJECT: HASS
Years: 2,3,4,5
Awards: Winner – MAGNA (Museums and Galleries National Award) for Interpretation, Learning and Audience Engagement
Winner – ATOM Award (Australian Teachers of Media) for Best Educational Game
