Playing History 2 - Slave Trade facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Playing History 2 - Slave Trade |
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| Developer(s) | Serious Games Interactive |
| Publisher(s) | Serious Games Interactive |
| Platform(s) | Windows, Mac OS X |
| Release date(s) | September 13, 2013 |
| Genre(s) | Educational game |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Playing History 2 - Slave Trade is a computer game made to teach players about history. It was created by Serious Games Interactive and came out on September 13, 2013. You could play it on Windows and Mac computers through the Steam platform.
This game caused a lot of discussion and concern. People were worried about how it showed the topic of slavery. One part, called "Slave Tetris," was especially criticized and was later taken out of the game.
Game Story and Play
In Playing History 2 - Slave Trade, you play as a young boy named Tim. Tim is a slave. He has to help his master, who is a slave ship captain. Their goal is to transport 300 enslaved people across the ocean to the Americas.
As the player, you control the slave ship. You need to collect items like food to keep supplies up. You also have to avoid strong wind blasts that can slow you down.
Controversial Game Parts
The game included some parts that caused a lot of concern. One was a Tetris-like game. In this part, players had to "stack" enslaved people into the ship's storage area. This section was later removed because it was seen as very insensitive.
Another part allowed players to help the captain bargain with local people. The goal was to get a lower price for enslaved children. Doing this would earn the player points. These parts of the game were criticized for making a serious historical topic seem like a simple game.
Other Games in the Series
Playing History: the Plague is another game in this series. Erik Champion wrote about it in his book, "Playing with the Past." He liked the game and said it was fun. He also noted that it was good for younger players.
