Case Study

Game design to increase user engagement for science kits: Sherlock Bones

Project

Sherlock Bones

Platforms

iOS, Android, Web

Technologies

Unity, WebGL

Project Overview

Sherlock Bones is a digital extension of Owl Brand, an educational hands-on science kit. Through interactive puzzles, it teaches students about barn owls’ diet, habits, and prey anatomy, fostering a love for science and nature. The game is accessible on web browsers, iOS, and Android devices, ensuring a broad reach across various learning environments.

Key Features

Interactive Puzzles : Captivating challenges that educate and entertain.
Virtual Dissection : An in-depth exploration of prey anatomy.
Cross-Platform Compatibility : Accessible on web browsers, iOS, and Android devices.
Teacher Management Tools : Features for assignments, contests, and progress tracking.

The Solution

Interactive Puzzle Format : Designed gameplay that caters to younger and older students, keeping them engaged and learning.
Unity and WebGL : Utilized these technologies to ensure seamless integration and smooth performance across all platforms.
Teacher Support Features : Integrated tools for assignment management, contest creation, and student progress tracking.

The Results

Increased Student Engagement : Students actively participate in learning about barn owls and their ecosystem.
Enhanced Learning Experience : The virtual dissection feature provides unlimited access to learning, complementing hands-on lab environments.
Teacher Satisfaction : Educators have the tools to manage and track student progress effectively.
Impressive Adoption : Sherlock Bones has been downloaded over 10,000 times on Google Play, demonstrating its popularity and reach among students and educators.

The Challenge

Engaging a Broad Age Range : Creating content suitable for kindergarten to high school students.
Multi-Platform Accessibility : Ensuring seamless gameplay across web browsers, iOS, and Android devices.
Game Design to Support Teachers’ Needs : Providing tools for assignment distribution, contest creation, and engagement tracking.

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Our Team

Portrait of Eric Lindstrom, Product Owner — Eric Lindstrom

Portrait of Gloria Santos, Director Of Operations — Gloria Santos

Portrait of Ryan Abrams, Solutions Architect — Ryan Abrams

Portrait of Tyler Jorgensen, Product Owner — Tyler Jorgensen

Portrait of Michael
Yuen, Technical Lead — Michael Yuen

Portrait of Owen
Ravelo, Technical Lead — Owen Ravelo

Portrait of Noel
Pelayo, Operations — Noel Pelayo

Portrait of Mohammed
AliKhan, Architect Owner — Mohammed AliKhan

Portrait of Nathaniel
Hart, Architect Owner — Nathaniel Hart

Portrait of Andrew
Koza, Developer — Andrew Koza

Portrait of Matt
Alexander, Creative Designer — Matt Alexander

Portrait of Stephen
Underwood, Developer — Stephen Underwood

Portrait of Jostein
Moreno, Project Manager — Jostein Moreno

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