The gamification of historical heritage transforms young people from passive observers into active explorers through interactive quests that stimulate their curiosity, learning and sense of belonging to their environment. By combining playful discovery, critical thinking and collective participation, it promotes an inclusive engagement with public spaces and encourages long-term civic engagement.
How can young people connect with their city’s cultural heritage and help shape its future? In our conversation with Angela Gentile, Councillor for Youth Policies in Portici, we explore how Civic Heritage Quest can use technology, storytelling and shared planning to strengthen young people’s sense of belonging and participation in community life.
Civic Heritage Quest uses an inclusive design framework to make heritage experiences accessible and meaningful for diverse young people, especially autistic participants like Hugo, through clear structure, advance information, multimodal content, and thoughtful participation pathways.
How gamified heritage experiences turn passive sightseeing into active discovery — and what it means for youth work
Quests transform cultural heritage education by turning passive learning into active, story-driven exploration that blends play, problem-solving, and physical or digital experiences.