Minecraft is a major part of children's playtime - but now it could even help them to find the right job.
CareersCraft is a brand-new Minecraft world that Careers Wales launched to help children between 8 and 13 years old explore and improve their career skills.
It has six zones that are based on landmarks, such as the Senedd, Big Pit, the Coal Exchange and Caernarfon Castle.
Each zone is linked to an area of study within the new Welsh curriculum.
It is free to download, but a Welsh education edition is available. Mcdev's blog The edition contains lessons plans for teachers.
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Six areas of learning and experience are part of the new curriculum for Wales
1Maths and numeracy
2Languages as well as literacy and communication
3 Well-being and health
4Humanities
5Science and technology
6Expressive arts
Source: Welsh Government, 2019
The players explore the region and complete tasks and challenges as they move, learning about the various industries and careers in Wales and discovering more about their strengths and interests.
Maggie is one of the students at Risca Comprehensive school in Caerphilly said it was an amazing experience and great to explore various career options using Minecraft.
Ferne another student said: "It made my think about my future, but it was fun."
Gareth Phillips from Careers Wales said: "CareersCraft is a hugely thrilling and innovative resource that we hope will increase the aspirations and broaden the possibilities of future generations.
"It's been amazing to watch young people exploring the globe as they develop their thinking skills and problem-solving skills, all the while learning about Welsh tradition and thinking about their future career options."
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