AI & Me: Creating a Family Feud/Wordle Style Game in Storyline
In the world of e-learning, engagement is key. That's why I created “Focus Feud”, an interactive game supported by a Rise companion guide that features an interactive coach. This project transforms a static article about maintaining focus at work into a fun, memorable learning experience, built with AI assistance. In this post, I'll walk you through how AI simplified complex tasks, elevated creativity, and streamlined the development process - all without extensive coding or a team of developers. Motivation & Concept Inspired by Articulate's new AI features, I set out to showcase how AI can be integrated into content development. My goal was to: Gamify an article on maintaining focus at work Use Storyline for interactive game slides Create a Rise companion guide featuring a digital twin as an interactive coach Tools of the Trade Here's a quick look at the AI-powered toolkit that made Focus Feud possible: Articulate Storyline and Rise: Game development and companion guide creation. ChatGPT: Content summarization, game ideation, JavaScript co-creation. HeyGen: Digital host avatar with a custom voice. Camtasia: Video editing of avatar. Canva/Photoshop: Graphic tweaks. Word/PowerPoint: Storyboarding and scriptwriting. Game Planning & Storyboarding I kicked off the process by feeding the original article into ChatGPT. It helped me extract key points from the article, convert these points into game objectives and elements, and brainstorm game show formats that would work well with the content. After settling on a Wordle/Family Feud hybrid, I created a PowerPoint storyboard to visualize the game flow and mechanics. Graphics and Narration Storyline's AI generated most of the images, requiring only minor tweaks in Canva and Photoshop. While Storyline’s neural voices worked well, for the game show host, I used HeyGen to create a video-style avatar with a custom voice, which I then refined in Camtasia. Coding and Development This was a balancing act between AI assistance and traditional development: JavaScript and AI: Initially, I used ChatGPT to co-create JavaScript for input validation, scoring, and timers. While this was incredibly helpful for complex functionalities, it sometimes led to troubleshooting challenges. Storyline Triggers: As the project progressed, I found that leveraging Storyline's built-in triggers and variables was more effective for many game mechanisms. This brought me back to familiar territory and improved overall stability. Variables: I set up numerous variables for each mini-game in Storyline, testing incrementally to isolate and fix issues as they arose. Content Creation and Editing AI tools proved invaluable for content creation. ChatGPT helped generate and edit content. This was useful as Storyline's current AI features cannot evaluate external links/content (and the game was based on a web-based source). Storyline's AI features significantly reduced the time needed to generate images, sounds, and edit text. Overcoming Challenges with AI Throughout the development process, AI helped me overcome several hurdles: Complex Functionality: AI-assisted JavaScript allowed me to implement features I couldn't have coded on my own, and in a matter of minutes. Time Constraints: Storyline's AI features dramatically sped up image generation, sound creation, text editing, and overall development. Consistency Issues: When AI-generated graphics needed adjustments, non-AI tools like Photoshop helped maintain visual consistency. The Rise Companion Guide To complement the game, I created a companion guide in Rise that features my digital twin. This guide explains the game’s content and includes an interactive digital avatar trained on the article’s material that acts as a live coach. While an API allows direct integration, for this example, it launches into a new window. Conclusion: AI - A Solo Developer's Powerful Equalizer Combining Storyline's AI features with tools like ChatGPT has revolutionized content creation for solo developers. Limited knowledge of JavaScript or advanced Storyline triggers and variables is no longer a barrier. AI acts as both tool and tutor, enabling the creation of complex learning experiences beyond one's coding abilities while consistently suggesting efficient solutions. These new AI tools are leveling the playing field, allowing solo developers to create sophisticated e-learning rivaling team-produced content. By accelerating ideation, prototyping, and media generation, AI dramatically reduces development time. We're just at the beginning of this transformation, with even more accessible and innovative opportunities on the horizon as AI continues to evolve.Flip animation using GSAP in Articulate Storyline to have smooth flip animation.
We recently faced a challenge with the built-in swirl animation in Storyline (SL). Our client found it cluttered and pointed out that the animation flipped twice, which logically should result in showing the same side again. We agreed with this feedback and decided to explore alternative solutions. After some research and experimentation, we discovered that using GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform) provided a much cleaner and more logical flip animation. GSAP allowed us to create a smooth and visually appealing flip effect that only flips once, addressing the client's concerns effectively. By integrating GSAP with Storyline, we were able to enhance the overall user experience and meet the client's expectations. This solution not only resolved the issue but also opened up new possibilities for creating more sophisticated animations in our e-learning projects. Hope it will be helpful..Cooking Game (Jeopardy style + Gamifiation)
Hello Articulate Heroes! I'm excited to share my second personal project with you — a cooking-themed, Jeopardy-style game! Cooking Frienzy This project was inspired by two fantastic webinar series shared here: How to Create A Jeopardy! Style Game Gamification series I started with the "Jeopardy!" template and added the following custom features: Cooking-themed questions and answers — 5 questions across 5 categories Custom visuals — including characters, backgrounds, UI, and tokens The ability to choose one of three characters at the start of the game (and replay with a different chef assistant!) Personalized feedback and questions — with character-specific images and voiceovers A 20-second Pomodoro-style timer with a “wiped” animation Tokens awarded when the user completes a certain number of questions The characters were created using AI. Thank you for taking the time to check out the game! I’d love to hear your thoughts — feel free to share any comments or suggestions! You can check-out the game by this link: Cooking FrienzyVoice Interactivity Demo With Realtime AI Agent And Navigation Controls! 💬🌟🦅
Hi Heroes, I'd like to share my latest Storyline demo, which showcases the level of interactivity made possible by integrating Storyline with the new OpenAI Realtime API. 🚀 These are some of the features I have been able to achieve through my work on this: Voice-Activated AI Navigation: You'll see how users can engage with an intelligent AI agent that understands the context of your learning journey within an eLearning module in real time. This allows the AI seamlessly assist at any point it is called upon, even activating navigation triggers to guide the experience. Real-Time Function Calls: The AI not only recognises the eLearning module’s structure but also responds in real time, adapting to user inputs, including the ability to generate follow-up questions, voice-based quizzes, and role-play interactions. Session-Based Conversation Memory: Conversation history is saved throughout the session, providing continuity and an agent that can “remember” your prior questions or responses for more engaging learning. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqdxvIoiJxU&list=PLgWxRODbk1M0En-4t0cjfmYTax_RzF-QL&index=4&ab_channel=DiscovereLearning) --- My name's Chris Hodgson, an eLearning developer and software trainer based in the UK. I enjoy creating fun, unique, and engaging online experiences using Articulate software! Connect with me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishodgson44/
Three Little Pigs game quiz
Hi Articulate Heroes! My name is Ekaterina, and I’m excited to share my very first post here! I’ve created a quiz game inspired by the classic fairytale “The Three Little Pigs.” I aimed to make it fun and engaging, with playful visuals and plenty of interactive moments for the player. I’d love to hear what you think—any feedback or suggestions are very welcome! Three Little Pigs Game QuizPopcorn Words Game (sight words)
My 5-year old is learning to read. He was struggling to focus on memorizing a list of sight words (which they call popcorn words). When he could focus, he would memorize the words in order and wasn't recognizing them outside of the context of the list. I created this game to make the learning more fun, and used a bit of Javascript (with help from my computer programmer husband) to randomize the list of words. The Javascript also makes it easier to add in new words each week. I used AI to create all the graphics and the audio, which made the job quicker. And honestly, the little popcorn characters turned out pretty great! Now he's recognizing popcorn words in bedtime stories, signs etc. I would welcome any advice for improvement. For example, I need a way to make the letter sounds come closer to natural letter sounds. (For letter N, "nnn" not "nuh".) You can check out the game on this website. https://portfolio.erinparks.ca/popcorn/ (edited to update the link)New Code Block Game
It's been a long time since I shared my work, but I'm really pumped up about the potential of the new Code Block in Rise. I started with a basic idea and then started vibe coding. It's amazing what can be achieved in a short space of time, and have been resisting the temptation to just have fun, and instead focussed on keeping my work learning focussed. A couple of learnings: The power of the code block will be really unlocked if Articulate can... Allow us to upload zip folders with images in them. Everything says you can, but I have yet to have a single successful upload. Provide code/facility to allow a code that can report course completion based on the code i.e. when a game is completed completion can be sent - even better if scores can be included. When course continuation can be linked to code block completion it enables true gamification. Not being able to include images is a limitation, but not a blocker - you will notice I have included some very rudimentary graphics by encoding the images as base64, however it seems Rise has a limitation of not being able to read base64 strings longer than 500 characters at present. As I suspect will be the case for many others, I, work for a company with very stringent security policies, so we aren't allowed file storage solutions. If there can be a basic image storage allowance for zip code blocks, that changes the game! Would love your feedback you wonderful humans. Review LinkChatGPT + Articulate Storyline: Creating Custom Games as Web Objects
A while back, I experimented with creating simple games like Snake 🐍 and a Shooting game 🔫 using ChatGPT-5, just for fun. That got me thinking: What if the same approach could be used at work to make eLearning more engaging? So, I decided to push the idea further — by building a Mario-style platformer game in GPT-5 and embedding it directly into Articulate Storyline. The result? Learners can play the game inside the course, and when they reach the flag, Storyline shows a Congratulations layer with a button to continue to the next lesson. ✨ Why this matters Articulate Storyline already offers an incredible set of tools for interaction and gamification — from triggers and variables to drag-and-drops and quizzes. But by embedding a custom HTML5 mini-game, we can take it to the next level. Imagine this scenario: A learner finishes a lesson Scores 100% on the quiz And instead of just seeing “Well done,” they unlock a bonus game right inside Storyline No switching apps. No external browser windows. Just a seamless, playful reward that makes the learning journey more memorable. 🔹 Step-by-Step: How I Built It 1. Create the game in ChatGPT-5 I asked ChatGPT-5 to generate a simple Mario-style HTML5 platformer with coins, lava pits, a flagpole, and cheerful chiptune music. The result was a single index.html file — fully self-contained with code, graphics, and sounds. 2. Insert into Storyline as a Web Object In Storyline: Insert → Web Object Point to the folder containing your index.html Set it to Display in Slide (not “in a new window”) This ensures the game appears directly inside your Storyline slide. 3. Create a Storyline variable Add a True/False variable called gamecomplete (default = False). (Optional) Add more variables like coins, deaths, difficulty if you want to track those. 4. Add a JavaScript listener On the same slide, insert a trigger: Execute JavaScript → When timeline starts, and paste this code: window.addEventListener("message", function (e) { if (e.data && e.data.type === "platformerComplete") { var p = GetPlayer(); p.SetVar("gamecomplete", true); p.SetVar("coins", e.data.coins || 0); p.SetVar("deaths", e.data.deaths || 0); p.SetVar("difficulty", e.data.difficulty || ""); } }); When the learner reaches the flag, the game sends a message called platformerComplete. Storyline listens for that and flips gamecomplete to True. 5. Build the Congratulations layer Add a new layer called Congratulations Add a message: “Congratulations! You finished the game 🎉” Add a button: “Proceed to Next Lesson” → Jump to Next Slide 6. Show the layer when the variable changes Add a trigger: Show layer “Congratulations” when variable changes → If gamecomplete == True 7. Publish and test Publish to Web or LMS Play the game in Storyline → reach the flag → see the Congratulations layer → click Proceed → next slide ✅ The Result A smooth, gamified experience where: Learners don’t leave Storyline A game feels like a natural extension of the course Rewards add motivation and fun, without breaking the flow And the best part: it’s not limited to platformers. You can do this with any HTML5 mini-game — jigsaws, quizzes, puzzles, simulations — as long as it sends a postMessage back to Storyline. ✨ Gamification doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. With a little creativity, tools like ChatGPT and Storyline can turn learning into an experience that feels fun, surprising, and motivating.Microlearning Demo: “Desk Stretches for Remote Workers” – 5-Minute Wellness eLearning in Rise 360
Hi everyone! 👋 I recently created a microlearning module in Rise 360 titled “Desk Stretches for Remote Workers.” It’s a short, interactive learning experience designed to help professionals reduce stiffness and improve posture during long work hours. The module includes: 🎧 Optional voice-over guidance and captions 🪑 Quick knowledge checks and interactive buttons I built this as part of my Instructional Design portfolio to demonstrate the use of microlearning principles, visual consistency, and learner engagement techniques within Rise 360. I’d love your feedback on: The flow and interactivity design Visual clarity and consistency Ideas for making wellness topics more engaging in micro formats 👉 Thanks for checking it out — excited to learn from your thoughts and suggestions! — Amit Kumar Verma Instructional Designer | eLearning Developer | Articulate 360 EnthusiastWorkplace Violence and Harassment – Game-Based Scenario
One of our recent projects involved developed a game-based, scenario-driven Custom eLearning Solution focused on Workplace Violence and Harassment Training. As part of our broader corporate training solutions and digital learning services, the goal was to move beyond traditional click-through compliance courses and create a learning experience where employees actively practice real-world decision-making. What we built: A scenario-driven course with 1–4 progressive levels Each level presents realistic workplace situations that require learner judgment Learners complete a knowledge check or quiz at the end of each level Successful completion unlocks a badge, reinforcing motivation and progression Why this project matters: Rather than relying on a traditional, click-through compliance approach, we designed this eLearning course to help learners practice real-world decision-making in a safe environment, supporting better recognition, prevention and response to workplace violence and harassment. Behind the scenes: Branching scenarios were designed to encourage reflection, not just right-or-wrong answers Feedback carefully crafted to explain why a response is appropriate Game mechanics were applied thoughtfully to maintain the seriousness of the topic What this project reinforced for us: When designed with intent, gamification can enhance engagement and retention, even for sensitive compliance topics. Tools used: Articulate Storyline 360 for course development Vyond for video creation Learning outcome: Participants will be able to identify, prevent and appropriately respond to workplace violence and harassment situations through practical, scenario-based decision-making. Explore the course: Click the link below to view the course. https://www.swiftelearningservices.com/our-portfolio/game-based-scenario-sample/story.html We welcome your feedback, questions and suggestions, especially around scenario design, feedback strategies and gamification for sensitive compliance topics.
