Considered by many gamers to be the best sandbox game in history,Minecrafthas experienced an unprecedented level of longevity. Between the survival aspects, creative crafting, and Redstone creations,Minecrafthas plenty of content for a wide range of gamers.
However,Minecraft’s accessibilty has been used by many more than just the gaming crowd. For example,Minecrafthas an Education Editionthat has allowed teachers and students to connect through the game. With the correct preparation, classes can be taught through the game due to the communication and interactivity possible within.
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Along the same lines as this Education Edition, one South Korean university decided to hold their freshman entrance ceremony inMinecraft. Yeungnam University decided that, due to COVID-19 restrictions, they would still hold a ceremony for incoming freshmen, but to avoid any problems it would be done in the game. This is not a strange occurrence, as in the pasta Japanese elementary school hosted graduation inMinecraft. One senior who helped to build the area for the ceremony said that, though many students were unable to attend, for those that could the ceremony was a huge success.
The clip displayed pieces of the ceremony, beginning with a large auditorium full ofMinecraftcharacters. Notably, many of the characters had unique skins, seeming to suggest many of the students had already played before. The clip then transitioned between different events. One showed students gathered around a pole throwing objects at a color-changing object at the top. Another event saw students potentially playing a guessing game where, if they guessed wrong, the platform beneath them would disappear. An overhead view displayed much of the university’s structures having been replicated in-game. The clip ended with a firework celebration in front of the main building, showing students looking up to the sky and jumping around.
While player creations likea massiveMinecraftmedieval cityare always awe-inspiring, they are the expected product of the game. However, when a university decides to useMinecraftas a medium for their ceremonies, it is a truly amazing moment where reality and gaming combine to bring people together. Not only that, but clearly the university put a lot of effort into the event, as the area seemed to mirror university grounds and the games created were certainly not created by novices. It stands to reason thatMinecraftveterans either volunteered to help or were asked to contribute, as the finished product was an amazing ceremony that many are now able to admire.
Much like howMinecraft Education Editioncelebrated International Women’s Day, Yeungnam University decided to come up with a creative way to bring its students together. While many gamers considerMinecraftthe greatest sandbox game ever, schools and universities have at times viewed it as the perfect solution to bring their students together.
Minecraftis available now on Mobile, PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
