Every once in a while, a computer game pops up that’s actually educational for kids. WolfQuest is one of those rare finds. Created by the Minnesota Zoo with a grant from the National Science Foundation, it has been receiving some warm reception from gamers of all ages. The big bonus of ‘WolfQuest’ is that it’s a free download.
The purpose of the game is to learn how wolves hunt, survive and defend their territories. By the end of the game, you must find a mate and establish a wolf pack of your own. I can say that I’ve never heard of a game like this, so it’s definitely worth checking out. The first episode of WolfQuest, “Amethyst Mountain.” was released on Dec. 20 and downloaded over 13,500 times within a few days. The free download can be found at http://www.wolfquest.org.
The Minnesota Zoo developed “WolfQuest” with Eduweb, an educational software developer in St. Paul, on a $508,253 National Science Foundation grant. Other partners include the National Zoo in Washington, the Phoenix Zoo, Yellowstone and the International Wolf Center in Ely.
Via The Sentinel
8 Comments to 'WolfQuest': An Educational Game About Survival
by: nicole
On January 9, 2008 at 11:26 am
great game! cant wait until the other parts of it come out!
by: naveen.R
On January 27, 2008 at 6:44 am
it is very nice
by: vingtao
On March 31, 2008 at 8:31 am
by: Anonymous
On April 28, 2008 at 2:06 pm
This game is awesome!
Finally a good wolf game! The graphics are amazing, and now there’s a deluxe edition avalible! Best game ever!!!
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by: Monty
On June 1, 2008 at 8:34 pm
not working for me
by: Monty
On June 1, 2008 at 8:36 pm
by: Mel
On July 23, 2008 at 11:42 pm
I have this game it’s really worth it!1!
by: Mishelqa
On February 10, 2011 at 4:55 am
Hi, I want to ask that when the pups are large wolves? Still have to shoo them from bears, coyotes and eagles, who attacked me young. Necessarily need!