Juego de mesa sobre las leyendas costeñas ecuatorianas dirigido a adolescentes de la unidad educativa Daule

Abstract

Ecuadorian legends are part of cultural identity, but over time young people have lost interest in them. Because of this, LeyenManía emerges, an educational board game designed to encourage the reading of national legends. In its development, Design Thinking tools such as interviews, focus groups, and surveys were used, allowing the collection of the necessary data to create an attractive design that combines fun and education. The graphic elements of the game, that is, the packaging, cards, and bestiary, were designed using the design software Illustrator and InDesign, while the illustration software Clip Studio Paint was used to create the illustrations for each legend. Finally, validations were carried out with two groups of eighth- to tenth-grade students and with a Language and Literature teacher, where it was verified that the designed game meets the necessary criteria to be used as didactic material, while also being engaging for students. In conclusion, LeyenManía proved to be an educational game that facilitates the learning of Ecuadorian legends while connecting young people with their cultural identity. Keywords: Ecuadorian legends, board game, bestiary, Language and Literature, learning through