There are two sites, one to learn more about the game and one to play the game directly. I have listed both below.
https://en.forgeofempires.com/page/
and
https://om.innogames.com/foe/us/?ref=mis_us_us_onl_e_1&k=online%20games
Forge of Empires is a browser based strategy game, created by Innogames. It was initially released in 2012, then later for the iPhone and iPad in 2014, and for Android in 2015. This game incorporates great graphics to entice players to join and participate. The basics of the game are to build an empire. This means leading your city successfully through various ages, building cities, leading your troops into battle to conquer new territories, researching new technologies, and using resources wisely, and so much more.
One begins as the leader of a small tribe, as you develop your leadership skills, explore natural and human resources, you, and your empire, progress through the Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age and so on until you come to the Contemporary Era. There is much to do in this game, design buildings, decorate, lead armies into battle, conquer lands, build cities, and acquire property. As a leader you join a guild, so you can play together with friends and forge new alliances. Being part of a guild is also important for hiring workers and trading with others, and making purchases.
There is what is called a Historic Questline. It features seasonal and special events that incorporate, and celebrate famous historical figures such as: Leonardo da Vinci, Christopher Columbus, Martin Luther King, and others. There are also historic buildings such as the Tower of Babel, Lighthouse of Alexandria, Alcatraz, and Cape Canaveral.
This game encourages players to learn about history, famous people, events, buildings, and to interact in history. Players negotiate, trade, develop strategies, design, build, and learn about themselves. There is a blog to follow and a forum to communicate with other players and share thoughts, strategies, and ideas. This looks like a fun way to learn!
This game looks like a fun way to learn about history, trade, and building cities.
ReplyDeleteThis seems like a great strategy game to use in a classroom. Strategy games are great to think about moves to make to expand your kingdom. I love strategy games but its not for everyone.
ReplyDeleteThis would seem appropriate for getting students to practice metacognitive skills. It takes a lot of patience, thinking, and skill to play strategy games well.
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