The government has done so to keep housebound kids occupied

In the latest weird/wholesome news from the gaming world, the Polish government has decided to create a minecraft server. It has done so to incentivize children to stay inside their homes. 

Stay at home, kids

This is one of the multiple initiatives taken by the Polish government to ensure that children stay inside.  While online classes are conducted regularly, there was no incentive before this to occupy kids’ time. Grarantanna is the name of the initiative. It packages up a bunch of mostly educational activities ranging from quizzes, game jams, online pen-and-paper sessions, and a Minecraft server. The server can be accessed by  elementary, high school and college students, with each player entitled to a 60×60 plot. The most impressive builds will be acknowledged by awards. Players have been encouraged to recreate “known buildings”. The competition will go on till March 27. 

Will it Work?

It seems like a good idea. Minecraft is a game known to keep people occupied for hours, due to the sheer lack of limits it’s creative mode provides. It also has a player count of 112 Active players every month. 

It also seems to be forming some form of a trend. In Japan, students are set to host their graduation ceremonies on Minecraft.

In fact, this form of acknowledgment of the cultural significance of video games and active participation by governments can only benefit society. People, not just children, should be encouraged to stay home through multiple incentives of such nature.

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