Introducing Wittario, an innovative outdoors learning game designed for all ages that combines education, physical activity, and fun through engaging GPS-based gameplay. Wittario encourages players to step outside, navigate real-world routes, and complete exciting tasks, promoting both learning and physical fitness. The platform supports solo adventures as well as team play, where groups collaborate to track down digital waypoints and solve challenges together.
The foundation of Wittario is built on three key principles: high involvement for increased learning and engagement, the positive impact of physical activity on brain function, and the motivational power of gamification. These elements work together to create a dynamic learning environment that can be utilized in education, workplaces, marketing initiatives, or by anyone looking to foster healthy outdoor activities.
The Wittario platform consists of two main components:
- An intuitive mobile app that players use to navigate to waypoints and complete tasks.
- A user-friendly web platform where game masters can design and manage their games.
The Wittario content and game management platform is designed to be accessible to everyone, enabling users to create custom games effortlessly. Here's how you can set up a game:
- Create engaging tasks.
- Place waypoints on the built-in map.
- Assign specific tasks to each waypoint.
- Choose to create a quick game, a solo player game, or set up a team game.
- Hit GO and let the adventure begin!
Wittario offers versatile options for content management, allowing users to share or protect their creations. Teachers can share their games with colleagues, while corporate content creators, such as HR and training managers, may opt to keep their content private. Additionally, professional content creators have the opportunity to sell premium content through the Wittario marketplace.
Some of the main features of the Wittario platform include:
- A task waypoint navigation map utilizing GPS technology.
- Supplementary content for each task accessible via internet links.
- Customizable avatars for a personalized experience.
- A points and rewards system to motivate and engage players.
The variety of task types available on Wittario ensures a diverse and engaging gameplay experience:
- Multiple choice questions.
- Multiple choice tasks enhanced with augmented reality (AR).
- Rank items tasks utilizing augmented reality (AR).
- Sort items tasks with augmented reality (AR).
- Video tasks requiring 20-second video responses.
- Photo tasks that involve submitting a photo.
- Free text tasks for open-ended responses.
Wittario offers a range of game types to cater to different preferences and settings:
- Team games that foster collaboration.
- Team games with communication and guidance from a gamemaster.
- Team games where some teams can stay indoors.
- Solo games for individual adventurers.
- Quick games for spontaneous fun.
The web-based manager component of Wittario provides a comprehensive suite of tools:
- A platform for creating custom content.
- A game management system for overseeing gameplay.
- Game analytics to track performance and engagement.
- A content library to store and access creations.
- A content marketplace offering both public and premium content.
With Wittario, players can embark on an exciting journey of learning and exploration, all while enjoying the great outdoors.
