The Knossos iGuide aims to enhance the user’s experience as a “digital” visitor to archaeological sites and monuments. Through the detailed 3d reconstruction of the monument based on Arthur Evans’ drawings and illustrations, the visitor is offered a first person navigation in the original form of the monument from any place, at any time. The user is granted the option for a personalized alternative guided tour that will include, apart from narration, animations and educational games.
The subject of the tour’s animations is based on (a) social, such as the everyday life of the monument’s inhabitants, (b) historical, e.g. construction, destruction or excavation and (c) mythological elements, with the use of either 2d or 3d animation. The enrichment with educational mini games will help the user to better consolidate the knowledge offered.
The user has the option also to choose whether it will be entirely in game form. Through a character the user assumes the role of protagonist in an interactive story -driven by exploration, puzzle-solving and communication with other characters- the structure of which has an educational purpose relevant to the monument.
Knossos iGuide seeks to create a digital cultural reference point, by expanding our cultural assets to a global audience of varying interests and ages. It combines entertainment and education in an accessible and fun way for a wide audience of visitors while also developing a detailed tool for researchers.
