Dublin based game and mobile app developers are on a mission to wean kids off Fortnite and make Irish kids smarter! The company specialises in innovative new strategy and action games for mobile and PC platforms
Who would have thought that video games can help in your child’s development? Well, they can as part of a ‘balanced diet’ of educational content. Irish game developer Fierce Fun has just released their digital board game Mindframe Arena – a ‘Smart and Safe’ game designed for a family-friendly environment.
While games like chess are great for the mind but to in the era of Fortnite and the likes, these games can be considered off putting. Well, Mindframe Arena have made a game that introduces children to intellectually stimulating activities such as board and strategy games. Based on classic board games like chess, Mindframe Arena requires skill and strategy to play – yet it is easy and fun to learn.
Mindframe combines quirky characters, spell casting and one-on-one challenges – all on a unique tactical game board. Journey to the secret centre of the arena by leading your faction of brave and brilliant Tecs. Each Tec comes with a powerful spell and a power bar for direct challenges. There are 6 Tec classes to collect including the ultra-rare Bionics and Primes.
Peter Lynch from Fierce Fun said
“From showing the game at events and conventions in Ireland, we found that 7 to 10-year olds really enjoyed it as did their parents.”
Some of the games features include:
- A unique combination of collectable card gameplay, Tec challenges and spell casting
- A specially designed game board that requires strategy and skill to master
- 6 Tec classes to collect:
- Rebels
- Warriors
- Militants
- Mystics
- Bionics
- Primes
- Over 30 powerful defensive and offensive spells to acquire
- Over 100 levels (6 worlds) to unlock – with more on the way
Mindframe is a ‘Smart and Safe’ game designed for a family friendly environment. It is a non-violent game designed for all age ranges. Parents can enjoy playing it with their children. Based on classic board games like chess, it requires skill and strategy to play – yet it is very easy and fun to learn. Playing strategy games, you’ll only succeed through skilful planning, spatial awareness and critical thinking. With Mindframe, an awareness of maths and numbers will help a young player to succeed in the game. Research has shown that playing board games helps brain development.
Irish parents can rest assured with the following Smart and Safe game features:
- No in-game chat or messaging
- No graphic violence
- No analytics or tracking
- Parental purchase & social media locks
The game is currently available as a free download so why not give it a shot on Google Play and the Apple Apps Store.
