Celebrate imagination, epic adventures, and the stories waiting inside every game.
Video Game Day celebrates the creativity, technology, and history behind one of the world's favorite hobbies. Celebrated since the 1990s on two different unofficial dates... we're joining the September 12 celebration for today's learning adventure!
The first commercial video game, Computer Space, was released in 1971... years before home video game consoles became popular!
by Thomas Flintham
Fast-paced chapters, fun illustrations, and video game-inspired adventures make this series especially appealing for reluctant readers and young gamers. As Super Rabbit Boy races through each level, readers discover that every great game also tells a great story.
Here are a few stories we’d love to see on the screen:
๐ฆ The Chronicles of Narnia: Collect magical items while helping Aslan defeat the White Witch.
๐ซ Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Solve candy-themed puzzles and unlock secret inventions.
๐ญ The Tale of Despereaux: Sneak through the castle on a brave rescue mission.
Celebrate Video Game Day by playing a favorite family-friendly video game togetherโor challenge each other to classic games like Mario Kart, Minecraft, Rocket League, or Overcooked. Between rounds, talk about what makes each game fun. Is it the story, the teamwork, the puzzles, or the challenge?
Family Tip: Try playing a game that someone else in your family loves… even if you’ve never played it before. You might discover a new favorite!
๐ฎ Continue the Adventure
Minecraft fans won’t want to miss our International Minecraft Day Learning Adventure inspired by one of the world’s most popular games.
Every adventure has another path to follow. Choose a trail and see where your curiosity leads!
Creating a video game takes a whole team. Writers develop the story, artists design the characters and settings, composers create the music, and programmers use code to bring the game to life.
Wonder Challenge:
Look up the credits for a video game you know. How many different kinds of jobs can you find?
Long before today’s detailed video game worlds, players lined up to play arcade classics like Pong, Pac-Man, and Donkey Kong. These early games helped shape the gaming adventures we enjoy today.
Wonder Challenge:
Find a picture or video of Pong, Pac-Man, or Donkey Kong. What is one thing the game could do that might have seemed amazing at the time?
Video games can help players explore real-world subjects while they play. From marine biology and ancient civilizations to space, engineering, and ecosystems, educational games can turn learning into an unforgettable adventure.
Wonder Challenge:
Find one video game based on a real-world subject. What could you learn by playing it?
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