Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH) Rust & Research

Rust & Research

Rust % Research card game box

Dive into Belval’s industrial past and academic present through a card game that is as fun as it is educational.

Rust & Research – out now!

Rust & Research is a fast-paced card game that brings the profound transformation of Belval to life. From steel industry to university campus, players flip through time, encounter key historical and contemporary figures, and experience the site’s many changes through play.

Designed for 4 to 6 players and played over multiple rounds, the game combines competition with historical discovery, whether in the classroom, at home, or at a café.

Suitable for learners aged 10 and up.

A companion booklet with historical background information is available online, offering deeper insight into Belval’s industrial past and academic present.

We are currently distributing Rust & Research to schools, libraries, and institutions across Luxembourg and the Greater Region.

Interested schools, institutions, or individuals can request one or more copies at: rustandresearch@uni.lu

Developed by doctoral researchers at the Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH) and supported by the C²DH Thinkering Grant and the FNR’s PSP-Classic programme.

Available in German and English.

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News & Events

  • Rust & Research

    Rust & Research: Launching History into Play

    From the idea to the game

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  • Rust % Research card game box

    Launch of the ‘Rust & Research’ Card Game

    Official launch on 25 November 2025 at Café Saga in Esch-Belval.

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