Content

Graveler, short for "Global Traveler", is an open-source online multiplayer game platform, that combines learning and play. Educators can easily create captivating virtual maps that allow students to travel to faraway places, through time and space, or even take a tour of the human body. During the discovery journey they explore, socialise with other players, and engage with game characters. To proceed, travellers must investigate issues, collect information, solve problems or complete tasks. The passport stamps and souvenirs they collect along the way certify the success of their respective (learning) missions.
Participants in this workshop will collaboratively develop game concepts. Those who are interested can proceed to create their own prototype. (+4 AE)
Objectives

• Generate ideas for a serious game with Graveler.
• Establish learning objectives.
• Develop a serious game concept.
• Develop an evaluation strategy for the usability and applicability of your serious game design.
• Create a prototype.

Key points

• Introduction to principles and methodology of serious game design and open-source online multiplayer game platform Graveler.
• Game Design from learning objectives, to storytelling, gameplay, idea generation and user experience.
• Explore technological considerations
• Create a prototype.
• Build your game on Graveler (optional).