Documentary Heritage to Inspire Content Development: Game Jam Cases of “Wat Pho” and “Amundsen”

The mission of raising awareness of world heritages inscribed in UNESCO lists has been underway in many different forms. Heritage sites, museums and libraries are the main locations that traditionally attract people to visit to enjoy cultural assets. The virtual world has been pursued as another opportunity to further expand the efforts of promotion of cultural heritages around the world. Game-based learning and experience in world heritage and intangible cultural heritage for decades have gained visibility. This article looks into a beginning stage of video game development with the use of documentary heritage inscribed as UNESCO Memory of the World through investigating the case of game jams in the Republic of Korea. The nature of documentary heritage with its rich source of storytelling can be beneficial in both learning and entertainment.