Project Folkore, Example of Core Gameplay Loop

Project Folkore is an experimental research tool developed to study development of empathy in children for the University of Florida.

The game is rooted in Vygotskian Social Learning Theory and uses scaffolding, mentor characters, "perspective taking" and reflection to teach children about not only how their actions effect others, but how other people in the game world, or in real life, aren't what they first appear to be.