Human Heritage
An innovative social impact game exploring human history through adventure
Our Vision
Since October 7th, there has been a troubling rise in antisemitism, prejudice, and intolerance worldwide.
In response, we are launching the Human Heritage Project—a historical, social-impact computer game designed to educate about Jewish history while promoting a broader understanding of our shared human heritage. Through art and storytelling, our game fosters unity, inclusivity, and egalitarianism across diverse communities.
Educational and Social Impact
- Human Heritage educates players about Jewish history while promoting unity, inclusivity, and mutual respect across diverse communities.
Immersive Storytelling
- The game uses art and storytelling to foster empathy, allowing players to make decisions, face consequences, and experience history firsthand.
Combatting Antisemitism and Promoting Justice
- The game aims to combat antisemitism, strengthen moral leadership, and encourage interfaith connections for a more just and inclusive society.
The Problem we see
Traditional Education is Failing
History is often taught in a dry, fragmented manner that fail to link historical events to contemporary issues, resulting in a shallow understanding of history’s impact on current conflicts and cultures.
Rise of Misinformation
Young people increasingly turn to social media platforms like TikTok for historical knowledge, where they are exposed to misinformation, fake news, and harmful content that distorts their understanding.
Limited Exposure to Diverse Perspectives
This lack of comprehensive education contributes to stereotypes, bias, and conflicts over identity, territory, and justice, fueling division and misunderstanding.
Our Solution
Key Elements
- Educational Gamification
- Focus on Jewish History
- Psychological and Marketing Strategies
- Promoting Empathy and Critical Thinking
In a world that increasingly values visual learning, society often lacks a comprehensive understanding of Human history.
Our project addresses this gap with an interactive educational video game, accessible for everyone.
As the first game focused mainly on Jewish history, it goes beyond just the highlights to ensure that the rich and intricate story of the Jewish people is both preserved and celebrated.
By starting with the Old Testament, which holds relevance for all religions, the game employs subtle psychological and marketing strategies to appeal to those who may have stigmas or limited knowledge about Jewish history without overtly revealing the ethnicity being explored.
This approach allows individuals with potential biases to engage with the content and form emotional connections before realizing the specific cultural focus.
The game’s key message—that all humans share the same roots and history—is seamlessly integrated into the gameplay without being explicitly stated as a goal.
By fostering empathy through shared human experiences, the game promotes understanding and subtly challenges antisemitism.
This immersive experience promotes critical thinking, cultural awareness, and tolerance, making history both accessible and emotionally relevant.
Why now?
How Your support makes a difference
Your contribution will play a vital role in making the Human Heritage Project a reality. Here’s how your support will help:
Game Development Your funding will bring the game to life, helping us design immersive worlds, develop engaging gameplay mechanics, and create compelling characters that will make this historical journey unforgettable.
Cultural and Historical Consultation To ensure that the game is both accurate and meaningful, we will be working closely with historians and cultural experts to weave authentic narratives that resonate deeply with players.
Marketing and Outreach With your help, we’ll launch strategic campaigns to reach a wide audience, including those who might not typically engage with Jewish history, using creative and impactful storytelling.
Gaming Psychologist We’ll incorporate expertise in gaming psychology to ensure players are emotionally connected and that the game’s educational messages hit home.
Art and Design Stunning visuals and historically rich environments will captivate players and bring the past to life, ensuring that each scene resonates on both an emotional and visual level.
