Jogo educacional “Beltrão Begin’s”: abordagem interativa para o ensino de história do sudoeste do Paraná (1943-1957)

Abstract

This research aims to develop an educational game about the activities of the General Osório Agricultural Colony (CANGO) in the southwest region of Paraná, a stage for significant agrarian conflicts that culminated in the 1957 Revolt and the creation of the Executive Group for the Lands of Southwest Paraná (GETSOP). Titled "BELTRÃO BEGIN’S," the game is designed on the RPG Maker platform, combining interactive narrative and historical facts to explore significant moments in the region's development. The game is divided into four main phases, depicting the arrival of settlers in the 1940s, the Posseiros Revolt, and the land regularization promoted by GETSOP, up to the present day, when the player reflects on the historical legacy through monuments and memories. By taking on the perspective of a settler who experiences these events, the player is immersed in challenges and decisions that reinforce the understanding of regional history and its relevance. The proposal aims not only to convey historical knowledge but also to stimulate interest in the preservation of local memory and critical reflection. This article addresses the game development process, its theoretical foundation, and the expected contributions to the teaching of regional history.