I have two sons. Both LOVE computer games, but one prefers the “simulation” type games (he’s a World War II nut) and another likes the browser kind of games, like physics games or “shooting” games that you play online. From time to time, we like to check out games in other languages, just for kicks. There’s a really neat website in German called Browsergames. What a great way to learn another language! I’m going to have my son play games here to learn a little German. It’s a great educational tool!!
The games are SO cute, and the graphics are terrific. They have games that resemble Farmville and other sim games. I really like Remanum, because it’s a sim game but blends a bit of history with it.

Hey, Susi, maybe you can translate this for me?
Werde zum Kaiser deiner Stadt und mache die gesamte Wirtschaft des Mittelmeers im Spiel Remanum von deinem Handel abhängig.
Am Anfang startest du als unbedeutender Händler mit kleinem Anwesen. Du bist einer von tausend anderen Spielern und niemand kennt deinen Namen.
Als erstes baust du dir Betriebe wie ein Sägewerk, einen Marktplatz zum Handeln und weitere wichtige Werkstätten um überhaupt am Handel teilnehmen zu können. Wenn du deine ersten Waren verkauft hast, bist du quasi schon mitten im Spiel.
I can’t get over the graphics- they are beautiful. I already signed up. It’s not too difficult to understand it. Aktivieren deinen account means “activate your account.” See?! Already I am learning German!
Check it out. Even if you don’t want to brush up on your Deutsch, the graphics of the game may draw you in.


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January 11, 2012
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