University of Cagliari

Cultural Heritage and Environmental Communication Through Digital Games

The PAC-PAC research project at the University of Cagliari investigates whether digital games can promote and communicate cultural heritage, particularly lesser-known sites, and whether such experiences can stimulate tourism and knowledge of local traditions.

• The PAC-PAC project at the University of Cagliari tests whether digital games can promote lesser-known cultural heritage sites and stimulate tourism and interest in local traditions, premised on player-driven narratives creating emotional bonds with places.
• The project uses photographs, videos, and 360-degree views rather than conventional rendered graphics to strengthen players' connection to real environments, and it built a custom authoring tool for point-and-click adventures.
• Production follows a structured pipeline: site selection and game design documentation, location scouting with local authorities, onsite filming with a specialist crew, and post-production editing.