# MissionUS: For Crown or Colony — An interactive history game

> Interactive historical game set in 1770 Boston before the American Revolution. (iPhone/iPad app by Thirteen/WNET.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/missionus-for-crown-or-colony/id1445695332 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thirteen/WNET](https://appshunter.io/developer/446797258)
- Category: Games, Education, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 49 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 2.0 GB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-12-20
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/missionus-for-crown-or-colony/id1445695332/reviews.md

## What is MissionUS?

The year is 1770. You are 14-year-old Nathaniel Wheeler. You’ve just left your family farm to become a printer’s apprentice in Boston. As you make your way in the city, you meet all kinds of people with different viewpoints, from Redcoats and Loyalist merchants to poets, apprentices, and Sons of Liberty –not to mention Constance Lillie, the charming young niece of a Loyalist merchant. When tensions between soldiers and citizens erupt in the Boston Massacre, you must decide where your allegiance lies. Are you with the Patriots, or are you loyal to the Crown?  And will you help Constance find her lost dog?

“For Crown or Colony?” is the first installment of the acclaimed MISSION US interactive gaming series that immerses young people in the drama of American history. Winner of the Games for Change Award for “Most Significant Impact,” the Mission US series has been called “one of the most captivating educational games online” and “a powerful game that all kids should experience.” Teachers have noted that the games are “a great way to make history real for 21st century learners” and “virtual learning at its finest.” Multiple research studies show that using Mission US leads to measurable gains in historical knowledge and skills among students.
 
GAME FEATURES:
• Immerses players in the world of 1770 Boston before the American Revolution, culminating in the Boston Massacre and its aftermath
• Innovative choice-driven story with over 20 possible endings and badge system
• Includes interactive prologue, 5 playable parts, and epilogue - approx. 2-2.5 hours of gameplay, segmented for flexible implementation 
• Diverse cast of characters features a range of perspectives on British authority and colonial protest, and includes historical figures Paul Revere and Phillis Wheatley 
• Primary source documents integrated into game design
• Includes text-to-speech, Smartwords, and Glossary features to support struggling readers, as well as closed captioning, play/pause controls, and multi-track audio control.
• Collection of free classroom support resources available at mission-us.org includes document-based questions, primary sources, class activities, vocabulary builders, standards alignments, writing prompts, and visual aids.

ABOUT MISSION US:
• AWARDS include: Games for Change Award for Most Significant Impact, Japan Prize, multiple Parents’ Choice Gold, Common Sense Media ON for Learning, and International Serious Play awards, and Webby and Daytime Emmy nominations. 
• CRITICAL ACCLAIM: USA Today: “a powerful game that all kids should experience”; Educational Freeware: “one of the most captivating educational games online”; Kotaku: “a slice of livable history that every American should play”; 5 out of 5 stars from Common Sense Media
• GROWING FAN BASE: 2.5 million registered users across the US and around the world to date.
• PROVEN IMPACT: Major study by Education Development Center (EDC) found students who used MISSION US significantly outperformed those who studied the same topics using typical materials (textbook and lecture) – showing a 14.9% knowledge gain versus less than 1% for the other group.
• TRUSTED TEAM: Produced by THIRTEEN WNET NY Public Media (NY’s flagship PBS station) in partnership with educational game development company Electric Funstuff and the American Social History Project/Center for Media and Learning, City University of New York.

## Key features

- Immersive 1770 Boston setting
- Choice-driven story with multiple endings
- Interactive prologue, playable parts, and epilogue
- Diverse cast of historical and fictional characters
- Integrated primary source documents
- Accessibility features for readers
- Free classroom support resources

## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/missionus-for-crown-or-colony/id1445695332/reviews.md

### 1/5 — inappropriate behavior.

*2024-02-16, version 1.0*

my 9 year old daughter was playing this game and it has some very ..interesting..behavior in it. i was cleaning the kitchen and heard her giggling so i asked what she was playing and she said this game, i then looked at it because i had never heard of it and i thought it was a awesome learning game. apparently not, when i picked up her iPad to see it i asked if i could play a little part to see what it was like, of course to see if it was good or not for her, when i picked it up and played a little bit the player got tackled and apparently was blushing. one of the options was “fight dirty” which is very inappropriate.

### 5/5 — FUN WAY TO LEARN!

*2023-04-20, version 1.0*

My fifth grade social studies teacher showed us this app. I played it during class and my free time it’s very addicting in a good way!😁

### 5/5 — Fantastic!

*2023-03-09, version 1.0*

I played these games a lot as a kid and was super excited to see that its in the AppStore! I played again and was still filled with the same nostalgia, as well as the fun historical aspects. Its educational and entertaining, and makes you really think into your decisions and choices.

### 2/5 — Ow

*2023-01-11, version 1.0*

My history teacher made me play this game

### 5/5 — An Amazing Game

*2021-09-27, version 1.0*

This game is really excellent online though I’ve never tried the mobile version. I don’t understand why this has a 4.1 as like I said this is a really though out and well executed game.

### 5/5 — I..... LOVE ITTTTTTTTTTTTT

*2021-09-12, version 1.0*

I love Constance (:

### 5/5 — I LOVE IT!!!!!!!

*2021-07-03, version 1.0*

This is a AMAZING GAME! I think they could add a little bit more to it but I LOVE how it teaches kids about these things! 100000/10 DOWNLOAD IT RIGHT NOW!!!!!

### 1/5 — No sound or read aloud

*2020-04-13, version 1.0*

Any idea why my is app is not playing any sound nor is it reading aloud.

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2020-04-04, version 1.0*

I love that you control the characters story and make their choices. You choose the side they are on as well. best history game I have ever played

### 2/5 — Make it better

*2020-03-26, version 1.0*

I wish the whole game was there

## Frequently asked questions about MissionUS

### What is MissionUS: For Crown or Colony about?

MissionUS: For Crown or Colony is an interactive game that immerses players in 1770 Boston, leading up to the Boston Massacre. Players make choices that influence the story and explore different perspectives on the events.

### How long is the gameplay for MissionUS: For Crown or Colony?

The game offers approximately 2-2.5 hours of gameplay, segmented into a prologue, five playable parts, and an epilogue for flexible implementation.

### Does MissionUS: For Crown or Colony have multiple endings?

Yes, the game features an innovative choice-driven story with over 20 possible endings, allowing players to experience different outcomes based on their decisions.

### What age rating is MissionUS: For Crown or Colony?

The game is rated for ages 9 and up, making it suitable for middle school students and older children interested in history.

### Are there any in-app purchases or ads in MissionUS: For Crown or Colony?

No, the game is completely free to play and does not contain any in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices can I play MissionUS: For Crown or Colony on?

Currently, MissionUS: For Crown or Colony is supported on iPad devices.

### Does MissionUS: For Crown or Colony include accessibility features?

Yes, the game includes text-to-speech, Smartwords, a Glossary, closed captioning, play/pause controls, and multi-track audio control to support a wider range of learners.

### Where can I find classroom resources for MissionUS: For Crown or Colony?

Free classroom support resources, including document-based questions, primary sources, and class activities, are available at mission-us.org.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2018-12-20

No release notes.

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