Pechka: A Korean Independence Story Adventure Set in the Russian Far East

A conversation with Growing Seeds Studio/MazM, the creators of the story adventure game Pechka

@ Growing Seeds Corporation, 2013

This is the second of the Games and Korean History webinar series in Winter 2023, presented by Chosŏn History Society and hosted by the UCLA Center for Korean Studies. This series brings together game creators, history teachers and scholars, and the gaming community through discussions over Korean history and its simulation.

Thursday, March 9, 2023
4:00 PM (Pacific Time)

Join creators from Growing Seeds Corporation and panelists for a discussion about Pechka, a story adventure game created by MazM. With the game's creators, we will discuss the game's creative inspiration, the research process, and the significance of the choices the players make in the game. Set in the Russian Far East in the early-twentieth century, the game tells the story of Korea's struggle for independence from Japan through the eyes of virtual Korean youths who lived through the period. Beyond simply conveying historical knowledge, the game wants the player to experience the struggles of real people living in that era. The game's title is derived from "Pechka", the nickname of the Korean independence leader Choi Jae-Hyung featured in the game.    

To join the talk, please register below. For details about this talk and the Chosŏn History Society and its webinar series, please visit its website.

Growing Seeds Corporation (자라나는 씨앗) is a studio that creates story games based on classic literature and history under the MazM brand. Since 2016, they have created fandom by making games with various classical literature such as "The Wizard of Oz," "Jekyll and Hyde," and "The Phantom of the Opera." In 2020, Korea's painful early 20th century history was depicted in a story game release, Pechka. MazM aims to impress and empathize with the younger generation by creating story games based on literature and history, the cultural assets of mankind. 

This series is sponsored by UCLA’s Center for Korean Studies and Department of Asian Languages and Cultures.

Sponsor(s): Center for Korean Studies, Asian Languages & Cultures