OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey and Tourism Secretary Kayla Kessinger unveiled a new educational board game Monday at Oak Hill Middle School aimed at teaching students about West Virginia history, tourism and career opportunities.
The game, called “Mountain Moves,” is designed for eighth-grade students and will be distributed to West Virginia history teachers across the state in the coming months.
“West Virginia has an incredible story to tell, and our students are the next chapter of that story,” said Governor Morrisey. “Mountain Moves gives students a fun, interactive way to learn about the history, communities and attractions that make our state special while also introducing them to the many career opportunities available right here in West Virginia.”
During Monday’s event, Morrisey presented copies of the game to three West Virginia history teachers and challenged students with trivia questions featured in the game.
Inspired by the classic Game of Life, Mountain Moves is designed for two to six players and combines trivia, strategy and career exploration. Players are assigned careers connected to the tourism industry and move through the game by answering questions about West Virginia history and tourism.
Morrisey also discussed his administration’s Tourism Works program, which uses microcredentials to connect students with career opportunities in tourism and hospitality.
“Tourism is about more than visiting beautiful places, it is about the people, businesses and communities that make those experiences possible,” Secretary Kessinger said. “Mountain Moves gives students an opportunity to learn about West Virginia while seeing themselves as part of the future of our tourism industry.”
Morrisey encouraged students to learn more about their home state while considering future career opportunities in West Virginia.
“Your job isn’t just to learn what happened yesterday,” said Governor Morrisey. “It is to think about what you can accomplish tomorrow.”
