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Vindolanda Adventure

Vindolanda Adventure

A new educational resource for budding video gamers and archaeologists set at the ancient Roman fort of Vindolanda in Northumberland launches this weekend.

‘Vindolanda Adventure’ is the result of a unique collaboration between experts at Newcastle University, the UK’s largest games development studio Creative Assembly, and the Vindolanda Trust.

Combining the worlds of computer science, gaming, and archaeology, players journey back to Hadrian’s Wall at the start of the 2nd century AD and through a series of mini-games and adventures discover how our understanding of life on the Roman frontier is still relevant today.

This online game and exhibition brings to life real-people from the world-famous Vindolanda tablets, Tagomas and Lepidina, with the aim of helping children learn more about computer science and the ancient world.

An exciting collaboration

The game uses 2D animation and original artwork to bring the ancient world to life in a fun and vibrant way and builds on the latest research carried out by Newcastle University on Roman Britain.

Dr Claire Stocks, Senior Lecturer, said: “This project is an exciting collaboration between Newcastle University, Creative Assembly, and the Vindolanda Trust. The game and exhibition will support learning in the classroom and at home and shows how studying the ancient world and computer science can be fun and exciting. We hope that it will show students the possibilities that are open to them if they choose to study these subjects further.” 

Funded by Arts Fund, the exhibition game is aimed at Key Stage 2 students (7-11-year olds) but can be enjoyed by any age.

The game and exhibition will support learning in the classroom and at home and shows how studying the ancient world and computer science can be fun and exciting.

Dr Claire Stocks