MUS: Prisoner in My Homeland 1.0

MUS: Prisoner in My Homeland 1.0

Thirteen/WNET – Freeware – iOS
out of 9 votes
Latest Version
1.0
Safe to install
VERY GOOD User Rating

The year is 1941. You step into the shoes of 16-year-old Henry Tanaka, a fictional Japanese American teenager from Bainbridge Island, Washington, born and raised on a farm. As Japan declares war and the US government relocates your family to the Manzanar military prison camp in California, navigating this tumultuous period becomes your mission. The decisions you make as Henry - supporting your community, grappling with injustice, or affirming your loyalty amidst questioning - will shape the outcome of his narrative.

"Prisoner in My Homeland" stands as the sixth installment of the esteemed MISSION US interactive gaming series, delving into transformative episodes in American history. Recognized with the Games for Change Award for "Most Significant Impact," the series has been hailed as an invaluable educational tool, engaging players in compelling narratives that educate and inspire. Educators attest to its ability to bridge historical events with contemporary learning practices, fostering a deeper understanding of past experiences.

  • Innovative choice-driven narrative with over 15 possible endings and a badge system
  • Interactive prologue, 3 playable segments, and an epilogue for a total gameplay duration of approximately 1.5-2 hours
  • Diverse cast of characters representing varied perspectives within the Japanese American community
  • Integration of primary source documents enhancing the gameplay experience
  • Accessibility features such as text-to-speech, Smartwords, glossary support for struggling readers
  • Closed captioning, play/pause controls, and multi-track audio control for enhanced user experience

Moreover, a rich repository of free classroom resources on mission-us.org complements the game's educational value with document-based queries, primary sources, vocabulary builders, writing prompts, and visual aids—aimed at enriching students' historical knowledge and skills.

  • Awards: Recognized with accolades such as Games for Change Award for Most Significant Impact and multiple Parents' Choice Gold Awards
  • Positive reviews from notable sources such as USA Today for its impactful educational potential
  • Growing worldwide user base exceeding 3 million registered players
  • Evidenced impact showcased through research studies showing significant improvement in historical understanding among users
  • Created by esteemed entities like The WNET Group and Electric Funstuff, proven leaders in educational content

"Prisoner in My Homeland" was crafted in collaboration with advisors from Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community and Densho. The project received funding from various entities like the U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service), further solidifying its commitment to preserving and sharing this pivotal chapter in history.

Overview

MUS: Prisoner in My Homeland is a Freeware software in the category Games & Entertainment developed by Thirteen/WNET.

The latest version of MUS: Prisoner in My Homeland is 1.0, released on 06/20/2024. It was initially added to our database on 06/20/2024.

MUS: Prisoner in My Homeland runs on the following operating systems: iOS.

Users of MUS: Prisoner in My Homeland gave it a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

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