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Vuosterávdnjái game brings Tenonlaakso to life using 3D modeling and realistic and mythical game environments. The focus of the game is to experience and teach Sami language and culture. since the use of the Sámi language has been decreasing, Vuosterávdnjái game was developed to preserve and revive the language. The main language of the game is Northern Sámi.

The ultimate purpose of the Vuosterávdnjái game is to strengthen the Sámi language and heritage of Tenonlaakso, which is an important region in terms of the preservation of the entire Northern Sámi language. The Sámi people, spread over the borders of the current state of Finland and Norway, have a strong common history, which provides a natural basis for cooperation.

The game environment were created by 3D modeling of various objects from Tenonlaakso using reference photos, drone photography, laser data of the terrain area and photogrammetry. These 3D object included different landscapes, village sites, natural environments, varying buildings, and population centers located in Tenonlaakso. The game environment was developed using the Unreal Engine game and it created for PC platform.

The graphic appearance of the game environment and other functionality have been implemented so that the game can be played by as wide a group of players as possible. Content for the game was designed and produced by project staff from both the Finnish and Norwegian sides by implementing content production-related pilots, workshops, language camps and interviewing elderly people. Children and young people from the target area have also been involved in the development and piloting of the game since the beginning of the project.