Forced Abroad vs The Migrants' Chronicles

A story of a Dutch teenager, who is forced to work in Nazi Germany: The historical visual novel based on a real diary is now available for free. At first, 19-year-old Jan was still lucky. He narrowly avoids capture during a National Socialist raid, who aim to deport all young men from his hometown, Rotterdam, into forced labor. Yet only a few weeks later he is also drafted into labor service and deported to Germany. In his diary, he records his experiences throughout the last months of the Second World War. Dive into Jan's journals, make decisions regarding the course of his journey, and collect memories about his time in Nazi Germany. The historical visual novel based on real diary entries is available as a free mobile game.

Dive into Migrants' Chronicles, an engaging and educational game spotlighting Luxembourgers' migration to the United States around 1892.  Crafted by the Cologne Game Lab (TH Köln) in collaboration with Luxembourg University's Faculty of Humanities Education and Social Sciences and Carleton College's Humanities Center, this interactive game intertwines historical accuracy with captivating gameplay. This educational serious game zooms in on Luxembourgers' migration history to the US. The game lets players step into diverse roles - a widow with kids, a wealthy couple, or a young artisan - making crucial decisions en route to the US. Each decision shapes the outcome, revealing consequences tied to choices like what to pack or which harbor to depart from in the year 1892. Optimized for tablets, the game offers an authentic glimpse into the historical backdrop of Ellis Island's opening. Intended for use in schools and museums, its goal is to teach history while nurturing empathy for past and present migrants, providing insights into the zeitgeist of the era. This serious game is supported by the Digital Luxembourg's Innovative Initiatives, the Ministry of Education, the Oeuvre Nationale de Secours Grande Duchesse Charlotte. Available in both Luxembourgish and English, it enriches formal education. Educators can seamlessly integrate this game into curricula and museum programs. Collaborations with museums and middle schools in Luxembourgish communities, alongside tailored educational sessions in the US, ensure widespread accessibility. Embark on this educational journey through history, enabling young minds to understand the complexities of migration while embracing empathy and critical thinking skills. Explore the past to understand the present with Migrants' Chronicles! Key Features: – Decision-making gameplay (“What do you pack for the journey?”) – Historical simulation: from Luxembourg to Ellis Island to USA – Perfect for classrooms, museum education, and self-study – Learning game for ages 11+ (history, social studies, migration) – Playable in Luxembourgish and English Whether in the classroom, at home, or in the museum, The Migrants’ Chronicles: 1892 blends educational value with engaging storytelling gameplay, fostering empathy for the migrant experience. You can use this link to report bugs and share your feedback on the game: https://forms.gle/1Tz7swmktuw7ffv49