New Land Mammals Board Game Teaches Khabarovsk's Wildlife Through Play
Komsomolsk Nature Reserve Develops Custom Board Game "Land Mammals"
A new educational board game, "Land Mammals," has been created by specialists at the Komsomolsk Nature Reserve, reports the Khabarovsk Territory Today news agency. Designed by the reserve's ecological education department, the game blends the excitement of team play with an in-depth exploration of the region's wildlife. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
At its core, the game features 172 cards illustrating and describing 43 animal species native to Khabarovsk Territory—from the iconic Amur tiger to the tiny, lesser-known common shrew, rarely spotted by the general public. Players must collect a quartet of cards dedicated to a single animal. Along the way, the creators intend for participants to effortlessly absorb names, physical traits, behaviors, and habitats of local fauna.
"Publicly available scientific information about our region's wildlife is scarce, and this game helps fill that gap," said Yekaterina Kondratyeva, head of the reserve's ecological education department.
The developers note that the game serves another key purpose: providing educators with accurate, scientist-verified facts. Kondratyeva, who often encounters errors in educational materials as an expert, emphasized that the game will help standardize reliable information.
The project was spearheaded by Kondratyeva and methodologist Yulia Shevtsova, in collaboration with the Boomerang Environmental Club. It received support from the Dar Educational Charity Foundation and the Russian Moose Association.
The game's official launch is scheduled for May, with presentations planned at multiple venues across the Russian Far East.
The creators clarified that only 200 physical copies have been printed. However, a digital version will soon be available for download to anyone interested in the region's wildlife.
Looking ahead, the Komsomolsk Nature Reserve team plans to develop similar educational games focused on the birds and insects of Khabarovsk Territory.
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