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Seattle Children's Hospital has launched a therapeutic gaming initiative that recreates its physical space in the game Minecraft, making it the first pediatric hospital to do so. This project includes the Seattle Children's Minecraft Server, a secure multiplayer environment for pediatric patients, allowing them to explore the hospital virtually. Dr. Henry Ou dedicated over 500 hours to designing the hospital in Minecraft to help reduce fear and isolation for young patients. The server features survival elements and mini-games, is accessible in over 10 languages, and is part of a broader therapeutic gaming strategy aimed at improving patient care. The initiative was developed in collaboration with Mojang Studios and Hive Games.