1812: Interactive Niagara

1812: Interactive Niagara is an educational game about the War of 1812 that uses simulations, role playing, and strategy to provide students and others interested in history with a chance to see the impacts of various historic facts and choices on the outcome of this conflict that defines Canadian History. The game will be based on prototypes created by students in the Brock University Interactive Arts and Science Program.

Tourists will explore the real world environment of Niagara, as well as virtual space, which they will access through phones such as the Apple iPhone. The medium of a hybrid reality game will be used to incorporate Niagara’s history and culture – especially those places, people and events connected to the bicentennial celebration of the War of 1812 into an enjoyable, interactive, and enlightening experience for tourists.