Experience Together: Using Game-Based Activities to Boost Perception of Sustainability

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between the virtual world of an online game and the experience in the physical world. In the first part, the game mechanics are developed to correct the data. The game is designed so that young people who play the online game can participate in a forest youth camp in northern Thailand as a reward. These activities are organised by the Electricity Generating Public Company Limited (EGCO). The aim is to raise awareness and perception of sustainability in Thailand. This research aims to encourage young people to take care of their environment, such as forests, wildlife, headwaters and forest fires. The game is divided into three zones: Jungle Zone, Water Zone and Forest Fire Protection. The game mechanics provide the task and time pressure to catch up with perception. The results show the model of players’ experience during the task and time challenges. This experience can encourage people to do something for the environment. The design of the game mechanics is based on challenges. The results will measure the perception of the virtual game and the real environment in the second part after the camp.