The Drinking Game (But Not That Kind)

Inspiration

Current college alcohol safety training is failing students because it's disconnected from real scenarios they face. We were inspired to create a more engaging and realistic training tool that allows students to practice alcohol safety in a simulated environment.

What it does

The Drinking Game - But Not That Kind' is an interactive decision-based simulation that lets students practice alcohol safety in realistic situations. The platform uses a choice-driven narrative with 27 unique endings, allowing users to explore the consequences of different decisions without actual risk. Students navigate scenarios like peer pressure, determining if friends need medical attention, and managing unsafe situations.

How we built it

We built this as a web-based visual novel using HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. The project structure includes:

index.html for the main HTML structure. style.css for styling. scene.js for managing scenes and dialogues. script.js for handling game logic and user interactions. login.js for managing user authentication and progress saving with Firebase.

Challenges we ran into

One of the main challenges was creating a branching narrative that adapts based on user choices. Ensuring that each decision leads to a logical and engaging outcome required careful planning and testing. Additionally, integrating Firebase for user authentication and progress saving presented some technical hurdles.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We are proud of creating a fully prototype interactive simulation that provides a realistic and engaging way for students to learn about alcohol safety. The branching narrative with multiple endings adds depth and replayability to the game.

What we learned

Throughout this project, we learned a lot about narrative design, user experience, and the technical aspects of building a web-based interactive simulation. We also gained experience with Firebase for user authentication and data storage.

What's next for The Drinking Game (But Not That Kind)

In the future, we plan to expand the game with more scenarios and choices to cover a wider range of situations. We also aim to improve the user interface and add more interactive elements to enhance the overall experience. Additionally, we hope to collaborate with educational institutions to integrate this tool into their alcohol safety training programs.