Cultural Heritage and Game Design: An Analysis of the Creation of the RPG Game “The Youth Ba Lai”

Authors

  • Liu Xiaodong Visual Arts and Design, Faculty of Fine and Applied Art, Burapha University, Thailand
  • Bunchoo Bunlikhitsiri Visual Arts and Design, Faculty of Fine and Applied Art, Burapha University, Thailand
  • Poradee Panthupakorn Visual Arts and Design, Faculty of Fine and Applied Art, Burapha University, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14456/jiskku.2023.13

Keywords:

Cultural heritage, Game design, RPG games, Creation analysis

Abstract

Purpose: This paper aim to analysis on the RPG game “The Youth Ba Lai” in order to explore how to integrate cultural heritage into game design.

Methodology: Through literature analysis, field research, case analysis and many other research methods, this paper explores how to integrate the elements of cultural heritage into game design, so as to create the RPG game “The Youth Ba Lai” with the cultural characteristics of the Zuojiang Huashan Rock Art Cultural Landscape.

Findings: Through the selection of cultural heritage elements of mural painting and the excavation of cultural connotation, the creative practice has been carried out from the aspects of game story design and art design, and the RPG game “The Youth Ba Lai” which conforms to the cultural values has been created. This game can effectively inherit and publicize the local culture, which has gained support and popularity among the game players.

Applications of this study: The conclusion of this study indicates that by summarizing the significance of the integration of cultural inheritance and game design to promote cultural inheritance and development, this paper provides some experience and thoughts for game developers on the integration of cultural heritage and game design, as well as discusses the direction and development trend of the future research.

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Published

2023-05-25

How to Cite

Xiaodong, L., Bunlikhitsiri, B., & Panthupakorn, P. (2023). Cultural Heritage and Game Design: An Analysis of the Creation of the RPG Game “The Youth Ba Lai”. Journal of Information Science Research and Practice, 41(2), 114–128. https://doi.org/10.14456/jiskku.2023.13

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Research Article