If you're traveling this holiday season with children and they need a way to pass the time, why not learn a little more about Chinese culture and be entertained at the same time? I'm not a gamer but Conquer Online, a free online Chinese culture-themed role playing game, may be of interest to children and adult gamers.
Conquer Online has thousands of players who play online or on an iPad. Players navigate through an unspecified country though much of the game's characters, scenery and activities are based on Chinese culture. Players can choose to be a female or male archer, fire Taoist, Trojan, warrior, water Taoist, or ninja who dress in traditional garments like Peking opera costumes, Tang suits, and cheongsams.
Players can fight, shop, and get married and divorced, and complete quests that take place during Chinese holidays like the Spring Festival, Moon Festival, and Dragon Boat Festival. Players use kung fu moves and weapons in their battles to earn points.
While downloading and playing the game is free, Dragon Balls, magical items that give a character advantages in the game like moving up a level, are for sale. The purchase of Dragon Balls ($7.99 and up) includes Conquer Points, which can be used in the game to purchase decorative items at the Shopping Mall to personalize your character.
While there are quicker ways to learn about Chinese culture, Conquer Online presents an inexpensive way to learn about Chinese culture without leaving your home.
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