Diseño de un juego de mesa estratégico como herramienta de aprendizaje sobre historia ecuatoriana para adolescentes de la ciudad de Quito caso: Primer Grito de Independencia

Abstract

In this document, information is compiled about the design process of the product "Secret Meetings," a cooperative board game based on the events of the First Cry of Independence. For the development of the integrative project, the research allowed for a deeper understanding of theoretical foundations such as design and visual communication, historicalcultural representation, gamification of historical content, and board game development. In the data collection process, qualitative research methods such as focus groups, surveys, and interviews were used with the purpose of analyzing the impact that the use of board games can have on educational processes about history and culture, especially for adolescents in the city of Quito, and thus, increase interest in history through a board game that expands the learning of its content, using elements of gamification and playful and immersive experiences. Finally, the evidence of the research is presented, whose results allow for the visualization of the game's development and creation, from its initial mechanics and rules, the establishment of game elements such as the board, tokens, cards, and dice used to play to the definition of its visual style, graphic line, and design. These results are reflected in the conclusions drawn after several phases of game testing in different focus groups, which conclude the research by addressing the needs outlined in the objectives of the graduation project.