Spin in Space is an educational game that challenges players to guide Foxie Anna through a maze of asteroids using directional controls. The game adds an extra challenge by randomly rotating the board, requiring players to stay focused on the orientation of the controls in order to reach their goal.
The main objective of the game is to guide Foxie Anna to her ship by navigating through a maze of asteroids. To do so, players must use four directional commands—up, down, left, and right —triggered by the corresponding arrows. The challenge lies in the fact that the board may rotate unexpectedly, while the arrow controls remain in their original positions. This requires players to memorize the orientation of the controls and adapt their spatial reasoning and laterality to continue navigating properly.
In the first level, the game provides a tutorial with tips and instructions. There are 30 levels in total, each with increasing difficulty.
Menu: On the home screen, the “Menu” button (located at the bottom) gives access to information about the game, instructions on how to play, and settings to enable or disable sound effects, narration, music, and timing.
Scoreboard: The “Scoreboard” button on the home screen gives access to the students’ score ranking, according to each game level.
Start the game: To start, press “Play” on the home screen. Then, select the number of players (one to four) and choose the number of students in the “Heroes League”. Finally, select their names and press “Play” again.
Level selection: After selecting the players, you can select a level to start.
The game Spin in Space offers the educator a wide range of possibilities to enrich the teaching and learning process. In addition to developing spatial awareness and laterality skills, the educator can integrate different disciplines into the game, such as mathematics, for example, by counting the commands that are performed. It also provides an opportunity to work on language and descriptive speech, encouraging students to describe their routes and the positions of objects.
On top of that, the maze fosters collaboration and teamwork by stimulating communication among students and strengthening interpersonal relationships. Therefore, the game not only teaches valuable concepts but also contributes to children’s social and emotional development.
The development of spatial awareness and laterality is fundamental for learning, especially in preschool and primary school children:
