StoryQuest: The Fall of the Berlin Wall

Organization:

QuestSim powered by UltiSim Inc.

Dev Category:

Business or Non-Profit Organization

Release Year:

2024

This 3D adventure learning game immerses students in the world of journalism. Students take on the role of journalists covering the fall of the Berlin Wall to take their stories back to their papers in the USA for publishing. High school students can interview ten characters from diverse backgrounds who live in East and West Germany, promoting a strong sense of inclusivity and respect. During their interviews, students are encouraged to ask deep questions and gain the confidence of their interviewees, fostering a culture of mutual respect and understanding.
StoryQuest is not just a game but a potent educational tool for students to delve into the fall of the Berlin Wall and the art of asking insightful questions and crafting a report. By the end of the game, students will have gained a profound understanding of the historical event and refined their journalism skills, instilling in them a sense of achievement and knowledge.

Game Overview

Journalism Skills:
– Mastering interviewing techniques
– Crafting insightful questions
– Establishing rapport with interviewees
– Excelling in writing and reporting

Historical Knowledge:
– Comprehending the fall of the Berlin Wall
– Gaining insights into the lives in East and West Germany during that era

Cultural Awareness:
– Valuing diverse perspectives
– Grasping various backgrounds and experiences

Critical Thinking:
– Analyzing information from multiple sources
– Weaving data into a cohesive narrative

Empathy and Social Skills:
– Earning interviewees’ trust
– Encouraging mutual respect and understanding

Research Skills:
– Compiling information from diverse sources
– Assessing the credibility of information

Time Management:
– Adhering to deadlines for story publication

Digital Literacy:
– Maneuvering through a 3D virtual environment

Ethical Considerations in Journalism:
– Honoring privacy and confidentiality
– Ensuring fair and accurate information presentation

Cross-Cultural Communication:
– Engaging with individuals from various cultural backgrounds

To successfully interview all ten people, unlock all of the artifacts, and produce a story about the fall of the Berlin Wall.

High school students.

If the player has unlocked all of the artifacts then they were very successful at interviewing the characters.

Game Specs

Game Engine

Unity

Operating System

Browser

Platform

Game Video

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