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'The Code of Everand'

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The multi-player online game is set in the fantasy land of Everand, which is criss-crossed by spirit channels and inhabited by dangerous creatures. 

Players are 'Pathfinders', the heroes of the society, who travel about the land and are trained to cross the spirit channels safely. 

In a world first, the game uses real road data so players are faced with hazards based on the real situations that children face on the roads.

Learning how to deal with road hazards is particularly important as children go from primary to secondary school and start making longer journeys on their own. 

Twice as many 12-year-old than 9-year-old pedestrians are hurt each year on Britain's roads.

Road Safety Minister Paul Clark said: "Today's young people have access to more media than any before and their attitudes to communications have become much more sophisticated. 

"'The Code of Everand' reflects this sophistication and by communicating with children through a medium they already enjoy using we hope to improve their understanding of the importance of safe road behaviour."

Play 'The Code of Everand' by following the link below.

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