Virtual Safety Village was commissioned by the Sault Ste. Marie Safe Communities Partnership. It is a 3D interactive game that lets kids learn the proper way to navigate everyday hazards in the home and on the street, in a secure online environment.
The objective is to catch a malfunctioning safety robot that is wreaking havoc in the player's home and neighbourhood by making everything it touches unsafe. With the help of safety goggles, the player assesses the hazards the robot has created, like a hairdryer placed too close to water, and chooses the right course of action. The learning outcomes centre on electrical, bicycle, railroad, and fire safety.
Integrated all interface and 3D assets and programmed the gameplay for each learning area, including character and camera controllers, path systems for the bike and cars, character and item customization, menu interfaces, and audio-visual cues throughout. Also optimized the game for iOS and Android, although it shipped as a web game.