A Rhythm-Based Serious Game for Facilitating Cultural and Tourism Learning in Iranian Children

In the digital age, children are increasingly engaged with interactive media and video games. However, teaching Iranian culture and art to them still uses traditional methods that lack the necessary appeal and interaction. The purpose of this paper is to introduce Bahare Chabahar as a rhythm-based serious game for indirectly teaching Iranian culture, art, and tourism to preschool and early school-age children. This paper uses a descriptive and analytical approach, based on a review of the literature in the areas of serious game and gamification design in tourism, child-centered digital design principles, and the role of rhythm and movement in children's learning. It explains the design principles of Bahare Chabahar. The game's story follows Bahar, a Baloch girl who begins her journey in Tabriz and travels through different Iranian cities to return to her hometown, Chabahar. Through this virtual journey, children learn about historical sites, tourist attractions, local music, and traditional clothing. The game follows child-centered design principles such as bright colors, simple movements, and immediate feedback. It tries to act as a bridge between Iran's rich culture and the new generation of children as a serious game in the field of edutainment, combining education and entertainment. Initial evaluation by experts in serious games, gamification and cognitive psychology shows that Bahare Chabahar has high potential for use in educational settings and promoting Iranian culture and art among children.

کلیدواژه ها:

Serious game ، Rhythm and music ، Child education ، Cultural tourism ، Iranian history