Game Information
| Title | MSU Green League (student-created game) |
| Presenter(s) | Derek DeMaiolo, Daniel DeMaiolo, Kristy Cunningham, and Bryan Novak |
| Session | Play the Past: Where Meaningful Play and Digital Humanities Meet to Talk |
| Time | Thursday, October 18, 11:00a-12:00p |
| Location | Gold A |
| Format | Game Exhibition |
| Description | Created for 500 MSU Environmental Stewards, MSU Green League is a hybrid between a fantasy sports league competition and a social location-based mobile platform such as SCVNGR or foursquare. Each week, teams go head to head competing for their league crown and the ultimate prize - a sustainable, greener tomorrow! Using social norming, competitive gameplay, and gamification to promote sustainability among MSU Environmental Stewards, MSU Green League exists for five reasons: to challenge and introduce new sustainable behaviors, to help Stewards track and monitor progress of sustainable behaviors, introduce a component of critical thinking, promote Environmental Stewardship in everyday decision-making, and provide a sense of team-building and community.
With over 100 behavioral-based challenges and fierce competitive spirit, the gamification experience finds a fun and creative way to making the world a better place. From recycling unwanted pop cans to creating a central supply closet, the game's core mechanics were derived from a recommended list of sustainable behaviors from the Office of Campus Sustainability at Michigan State University which makes up the backbone of the gameplay system. The development team, a team of four graduate students at Michigan State University, added two bonus goals: customization and scalability. Although the game is intended for Michigan State, this level of flexibility allows the game to grow or expand infinitely depending on the needs of the Administrators. If you are a MSU Environmental Steward, get in the game today and GO GREEN in the MSU Green League! |