EDUCATIONAL GAMING SOFTWARE

An online multiplayer simulation game is described. The online multiplayer simulation game presents a computer-generated gameplay virtual world, where acquiring and demonstrating mastery of educational skills is a requirement for advancement of a character, associated with a user or a learner, in the game. The game provides a method for effectively teaching a set of educational skills by motivating the learner to improve understanding of the educational skills by having to demonstrate the educational skills as part of the game. Upon successful demonstration of the educational skills, components within the gaming realm are modified or enhanced.