frogmanjhb/gameofsouthafrica

An interactive fiction game for Grade 6 students about early South African history, designed to teach perspective-taking and historical understanding. # Voices of the Past: South Africa 🎮 An interactive fiction game for Grade 6 students about early South African history, designed to teach perspective-taking and historical understanding. ## How to Play 1. **Open the game**: Simply open `index.html` in any modern web browser 2. **Choose your character**: Select from Khoi-San, Dutch Settler, or British Colonist 3. **Make choices**: Each choice affects the story and leads to different outcomes 4. **Learn history**: Experience different perspectives on early South African history ## Game Features - **Three Character Paths**: Each with unique perspectives and challenges - **Multiple Endings**: Your choices determine how the story ends - **Educational Content**: Historically accurate scenarios for Grade 6 students - **16-bit Style Graphics**: Retro pixel art backgrounds for each scene - **Responsive Design**: Works on desktop and mobile devices ## Educational Goals - **Perspective Taking**: Understand different viewpoints in history - **Cause and Effect**: See how decisions impact relationships and outcomes - **Historical Understanding**: Learn about early South African history - **Critical Thinking**: Make decisions and consider their consequences ## Technical Details - **Pure HTML/CSS/JavaScript**: No external dependencies required - **Browser Compatible**: Works in all modern browsers - **Offline Playable**: No internet connection needed after download - **File Size**: Lightweight and fast loading ## For Teachers This game is designed for Grade 6 students (ages 11-12) and covers: - Early interactions between Khoi-San and European settlers - Dutch settlement at the Cape - British takeover and administration - The impact of colonialism on indigenous peoples Each playthrough takes 5-10 minutes, making it perfect for classroom use. ## Files - `index.html` - Main game file - `game.js` - Game logic and story data - `README.md` - This file Simply open `index.html` in a browser to start playing!