Videogames can be effective learning vessels for children and adults alike. If you want to teach your kids about sustainable living at home in Skye at Holland and its benefits, introduce these six games to them.
Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley is a life and farm simulation game with pixel graphics. The point of it is to live in harmony with your surroundings. Gameplay includes turning neglected land into a thriving one, caring for animals, growing crops, and making the land more arable.
Plasticity
A short game that’s driven by narrative, players make conscious decisions which will impact the world around them. Plasticity focuses on the waste of plastic and how it could be destructive not just for the land but for animals as well.
Spirit Island
Spirit Island is a unique board game where players take the role of nature spirits. Colonizers are knocking on the door and it’s up to you and your friends to stave them off. The sustainability aspect is in maintaining a good balance and working with natural processes for environmental preservation.
Eco
Another simulation game about civilization and shared resources. Players can have a direct impact on the ecosystem depending on their actions. Serious topics such as pollution, resource depletion, and the ‘circle of life’ are in full play. If players want to succeed in the game they will have to cooperate and work together for a brighter digital future.
Cities: Skylines
A popular game that’s available on computers, Cities: Skylines tasks players to build a sustainable city. Practices such as waste recycling, efficient public transport, and renewable energy equal a thriving city and happy citizens.
Minecraft
Minecraft can also teach gamers about how to make a world more sustainable. Actions such as digging and restoration are possible, with immediate effects and consequences. You can play Minecraft on a variety of devices, including your smartphone or gaming console.
