A&E Networks’ History Channel has launched its Planet H network for kids, and as part of that initiative they’ve created some educational game apps. Here are the first two, and both are currently FREE!
Empire Run (4/5 stars, all ages)
Run through centuries of history in this fast paced, side-scrolling adventure! Collect coins and facts, avoid artifacts, defeat enemies, and race your way through five great world empires: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, The Maya Civilization, The Ming Dynasty and The Mughal Empire.
Empire Run is part of Planet H — a new brand from HISTORY, created for kids to explore historical topics and eras through play.
In Empire Run, take on the role of a local high school track star when he falls asleep cramming for a history test. Now, trapped in the dream world of history, he must use his quick reflexes to sprint across, over, and under obstacles in dynamic courses from five historical empires. Collect “Did You Knows” to learn about each empire and its effect on the world. Collect coins to use the Power Dash and leave your enemies in the dust!
Do you have what it takes to sprint through history, or will you be stuck in the dream world of the past? Download Empire Run today and see if you can make it through all the levels and learn about the great civilizations of the past!
Product Features
Play through five Eras of Ancient Empires.
Collect D.Y.K. facts across this and all other Planet H games.
Each empire has three types of challenges: Race, Destroy and Survive.
One-touch controls keeps you focused on the action.
Race against mummies, gladiators, lancers, and more!
Master the Power Dash to stay in the lead.
Colorful animation keeps history fun, bright, and alive!
Frontier Heroes (4/5 stars, guidance suggested)
America wasn’t built in a day! Explore five exciting eras of American history through dozens of mini-games and experience what it was like to expand the boundaries of the American frontier.
Frontier Heroes is part of Planet H — a new brand from HISTORY, created for kids to explore historical topics and eras through play.
Frontier Heroes tests your smarts, skills, and reflexes as you work your way through an illustrated version of American history, from pre-Colonial days through the California Gold Rush. Complete era-specific challenges to unlock more exciting adventures, and collect “Did You Knows” to learn mind-blowing facts about the ol’ US of A.
Experience what it was like to be alive during Early American times, the Colonial Period, the American Revolution, life on the Frontier and during The Gold Rush. You’ll get a rush from completing each level and seeing how the challenges and rewards led to the amazing country America is today.
Product Features
Play through five Eras of American History with dozens of mini-games.
Collect D.Y.K. facts across this and all other Planet H games.
Master multiple levels of difficulty in each era’s challenges.
20+ addicting challenges unique to their historical era.
Throw tea into Boston Harbor, throw Native American tomahawks, pan for gold, help Benjamin Franklin discover electricity, and more!
Highly stylized animation brings the past to life.
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