Terms of use
A Journey on the Silk Road, by Making Social A Science. Last updated October 2026.
Copyright
© 2026 Making Social A Science. All rights reserved. The game's writing, art, music, and code may not be copied, changed, resold, or posted on another website without written permission.
Using the game
- Teachers may use the game with their own students, in class or at home, and may show it on a projector.
- Please share the link to this site rather than a copy of the game.
- Students may play on their own for study.
Student and teacher information
- Solo play stays on the player's own device.
- In a class, each student shares only the first name they type and their game progress (position, silver, health, scholar answers, final rank, and reflections) with their teacher. Students do not give an email or a password.
- Teachers sign in with Google. Their name and email are used only to keep their classes their own.
- A teacher can clear a class and its records at any time. There are no ads, and no information is sold.
- Schools should check their district's rules on student data before using class mode.
History in the game
The game is a simulation for learning. Its events and questions are based on historical sources, but some details are simplified or invented for play. Please report errors so they can be fixed.
Trademarks
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