Assistens

Assistens

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Assistens

A location-based educational game for Assistens Kirkegård in Copenhagen. Kulturcentret ASSISTENS developed the content; LUCUS designed and built the app.

iPadPlatform
Families and schoolsAge group
Danish and world historySubjects
Kulturcentret ASSISTENSDeveloped with

What

An educational game where you explore Assistens Kirkegård alone or in groups. By visiting the graves of important historical figures you collect cards and learn about Danish and world history. The figures are divided into the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.

Through this treasure hunt you learn about Danish and world history, with a particular focus on the themes of Danishness, democracy and revolution.

How

With an iPad in hand and the app downloaded, you are set for about an hour of fun teaching and learning in the beautiful cemetery. It is a perfect activity for families visiting Assistens Kirkegård.

The game combines togetherness, being outdoors and a Pokémon Go-style treasure hunt with historical storytelling.

Background

Together with LUCUS, Kulturcentret ASSISTENS developed an app that gathers the many digital threads the centre – with support from Nordea-fonden – has drawn across the cemetery in recent years.

The Assistens game

Credits

Content
Kulturcentret ASSISTENS
Funded by
Nordea-fonden
App design and development
LUCUS