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Storyline: Award-Winning Scenario Game
Games can be an amusing way to pass the time, but they can also encourage people to engage thoughtfully with complex and difficult topics. The Re-Entry Journey, winner of DemoFest’s Best Game-based Project award at DevLearn 2023, shows how much of an impact learning experiences like this can have on players.
In this Storyline 360 game, learners take on the role of someone reentering society on probation. They start the game with what at the surface might appear to be a simple goal—make it to the end of their probation period without incurring additional playtime or added penalties. But that seemingly basic task is incredibly challenging in real life, with the deck stacked against people right from the beginning. To simulate that experience, this game is intentionally difficult and weaves in many of the complex real-world choices that people face in this situation.
While the gameplay in The Re-Entry Journey may be challenging, the process used to create it was not! This game was developed almost entirely using Storyline 360’s built-in features, with JavaScript only stepping in to help with the timer. Built on a single slide with multiple layers, most of the magic happens thanks to one of Storyline 360’s core features—triggers. It just goes to show how far you can push Storyline 360 to create unexpected learning experiences.
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- This has so much potential - but despite reading the instructions several times I couldn't figure out how to play the game. I could get the spinner to spin but the most it said was move to a yellow tile.
Jamie Billingham
*I acknowledge and am grateful to be living, working, and learning on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Stó:lō Coast Salish peoples.* - OK, I figured it out.. maybe making the background yellow could be re-thought lol
Jamie Billingham
*I acknowledge and am grateful to be living, working, and learning on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Stó:lō Coast Salish peoples.* - Is this template available for purchase?
- Hi Virginia!
This project is not available for purchase as a template.
I've been asked to do a YouTube video on the build by a few people and may pull one together here in the near future if there are additional requests.- Bummer. I would definitely want to view that video. Thanks for the quick response.
- Hi! This was a great project! Would truly enjoy a Build-With-You video demonstrating some of the elements of this course. It can be applicable to so many sectors! Great work!
- This is superb and inspiring. Congrats on the award, well deserved!
- This is very impressive! I too would be interested in a "build-with-you" video.
- This project was truly inspiring from both the "build" part and the actual content! You captured my attention and had me intrigued and learning.
- This was incredible. Not only was the content engaging and informative, the way that it was presented made me want to know more. Thanks for sharing, the award is well deserved.
- I love this project so much, and you have inspired me. You did such a great job.
- Very interesting although I got stuck at the end and couldn't figure out a way to end the game. I'd be interested in the build video as well.
