Project Abstract

Selfish is a game designed around exploring the complex adaptability of the Mangrove Rivulus, a fish found in the Caribbean. This is the third in a series of versions made of this project with the latest being made by Ian Thomas Clarke in 2015. The aim of the project is to help teach players about how the Mangrove Rivulus can adapt to harsh situations through the use of game-based learning.The use of basic gameplay mechanics and a lineage system allows the players to compete to see if they can find the best strategies to expand their lineage to achieve high scores and understanding. These scores are used to help players quantify how well they understand the information and create long-lasting strategies. The game produced allows for players to go through a series of 10 levels each aimed to showcase a series of different environmental factors the Mangrove Rivulus could face.

Keywords: Game Development, Education, Biology

 Conference Details

Session: Poster Session B at Poster Stand 121

Location: Sir Stanley Clarke Auditorium at Wednesday 8th 09:00 – 12:30

Markers: Monika Seisenberger, Markus Roggenbach

Course: BSc Computer Science, 3rd Year

Future Plans: I’m looking for work