Evolution: Native Americans

The first Evolution episode takes place in North America in the 18th century. The player slips into the role of a Native American belonging to the tribe of the Lakota Sioux.

He starts at the age of six, gathers berries and wood, learns to ride, fish and hunt. One hour gaming corresponds to one year in the character´s life. The aim of this first part of life is to become accepted into the circle of warriors. One learns to catch wild horses, how to use a bow, a knife or a tomahawk. After doing several tests of courage and the rite of initialization, the character starts to hunt buffalos and bears.

Through this the player discovers culture, living conditions and rites of Native Americans.

As a warrior of his tribe he has to defend his village against all kinds of dangers (bears, storms, attacks of hostile tribes), but may already also take part in dances and meetings. With growing older the physical energy declines while experience is gained which helps in solving difficult situations.

One may pass skills that have been acquired during the game onto descendants, so that the game doesn´t end with the character´s death but starts again on a higher level with even bigger challenges.