ARA
Virtual Heroes, the Serious Games Division of Applied Research Associates, is
this year’s winner in the Best Business Developed Serious Game
category of the Serious Games Showcase & Challenge with Post Attack Reconnaissance (PAR) Virtual Training
Module.
The Serious Game is a 3D immersive trainer that
simulates conventional and chemical attacks. Users reconnoiter an air base,
practicing preparation and recovery steps by locating, identifying, and
mitigating unexploded ordnances, contamination, facility damage, casualties and
other potential hazards.
The objective of the PAR Virtual Training Module is to provide potential PAR team
members with the ability to demonstrate operational knowledge to respond to an
attack in which surveys around areas of responsibility are conducted.
Role playing, realistic scenarios and
responsive mechanics all combined create the perfect context for a highly
engaging learning experience that allows players to quickly become familiar
with what post-attack looks like.
The game simulates
and evaluates potential key PAR team tasks performed before and after an attack. Each task, or encounter, is grated at three
different levels: locate, mitigate, and report. Each of these is scored at the end
of each scenario sending a pass/fail score to the LMS. The 70% accuracy
required to pass each scenario, sustains players’ motivation to complete the
game, supporting practice preparation and recovery steps in different situations.
The Virtual Heroes Division has won multiple
awards for its simulations, Serious Games and 3D virtual worlds using game technology
to provide interactive learning solutions for healthcare, government customers,
and corporate training.
The Orlando office of Virtual Heroes has been
working with the Army community for over ten years, developing modeling and
simulation for the defense industry. More information on Virtual Heroes can be
found at http://www.virtualheroes.com