Answer Campus

Organization:

NERDLab at the University of Miami

Dev Category:

Student

Release Year:

2024

Answer Campus allows the player to experience a life as a college student living on campus through a series of conversations that explore stereotypes and microaggressions around identity markers such as race, gender, sexuality, ableism, etc. When presented with a challenging scenario, the player is able to respond and choose from a variety of actions such as being supportive, diplomatic, combative, or disengaged.

As the player interacts with other characters in the game, they will have the opportunity to strengthen friendships and explore different paths. The purpose of the game is to allow the player to explore challenging scenarios in a variety of ways, and enable the player to translate learnings from playing through the scenarios and into real life.

Game Overview

Answer Campus is designed to teach a variety of skills and ideas, focusing on critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and social awareness. Players are encouraged to analyze situations, consider multiple perspectives, and make decisions based on careful thought rather than impulse. By placing players in diverse scenarios involving characters with different backgrounds and viewpoints, the game fosters empathy and helps players understand experiences different from their own. The game encourages effective communication through dialogue choices, teaching players how to express their thoughts clearly and considerately. Through its diverse set of characters and scenarios, the game educates players on cultural sensitivity and awareness, promoting inclusivity. Players learn about the impact of their actions on a community, encouraging them to think about social justice and their role in society.

The primary goal is to navigate the complexities of college life through a series of conversations and decision-making scenarios that challenge players to consider various ethical, social, and personal dilemmas. Throughout the game, players interact with a diverse cast of characters. Developing these relationships involves empathy, understanding, and effective communication. Our aim is to enhance social skills and emotional intelligence by understanding different perspectives.

The primary audience is high school and college students.

Each ending has an in game achievement associated with it that allows us to track how the game is being played. While the game is not tied to a specific study, it is being developed to use within a research framework through event logging and tracking specific conversation choices and outcomes.

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