Bengaluru Teen’s History Card Game Makes Learning Fun
By ThePip Desk
A 15-year-old Bengaluru student created an Indian history card game inspired by Pokémon, distributing 170 sets to schools to make learning engaging.
15-year-old Sinchana S, a Class 10 student hailing from Bengaluru, has successfully transformed Indian history lessons into an engaging card game. Drawing inspiration from the popular Pokémon trading cards, her innovation has seen **170 card sets** distributed to various schools.
This novel game features a deck of **50 Indian rulers** sourced directly from NCERT textbooks. Players can strategically compare historical figures based on attributes like military power, welfare, wealth, and overall historical impact.
Innovation in Learning
Sinchana conceived the idea after noticing her friends’ impressive ability to recall numerous Pokémon characters. She aimed to spark similar curiosity about historical figures such as Ashoka, Krishnadevaraya, and Shivaji Maharaj, moving beyond rote memorization.
- The project commenced in **November last year**.
- Development involved months of redesigns, play-testing, and peer feedback.
- Visuals were crafted using **Canva and AI tools**.
- The deck underwent **six times** refinement before finalization in **May**.
Crafting the Deck
Her efforts have already yielded tangible results within the educational landscape. The game has been introduced in her own school, with history teachers actively encouraging its use in classrooms.
Sinchana personally demonstrated the game’s mechanics during the distribution of card sets to **BBMP schools**. Her family supported the initiative by printing around **200 laminated sets** for broader reach.
Scaling Educational Play
Sinchana’s personal interest in history was nurtured through family trips to historical sites and stories shared by her father. This foundation fueled her ambition to make learning more interactive.
The **Bengaluru West City Corporation** formally acknowledged her contributions, issuing an appreciation letter following her donation of the educational card games to government schools.
Next Ventures in EdTech
Looking ahead, Sinchana is already contemplating her next educational venture. She plans to develop a new game specifically focused on **personal finance**, covering essential concepts like saving and investing.