Game-Based Learning @ UZH

gbl-uzh is the code repository of the Game-Based Learning project (https://www.gbl.uzh.ch/) developed at the Department of Finance of the University of Zurich.

Project Vision

Game-based learning has many benefits for lecturers and students. However, it can be difficult to get started with developing learning games and integrating games with other curricular activities. We want to foster the application of game-based learning in the university context by providing foundational resources for game usage and development based on what we have learned on our own journey.

For more details on our future plans, have a look at our Roadmap.

Project Components

The gbl-uzh project consists of two key components:

• The GBL Website (located in the apps/website directory), a Next.js web application that summarizes all of the outputs of our project on a single site. The GBL Website is hosted publicly on https://www.gbl.uzh.ch.
• The GBL Knowledge Base (located in the kb directory as a Git submodule), an Obsidian knowledge graph that contains the knowledge on gamification and game-based learning that we gather and curate throughout this and other projects. The knowledge base also serves as a Content Management System (CMS) for the GBL Website. The GBL Knowledge Base is publicly accessible on https://www.gbl.uzh.ch/kb.
• The GBL Advisor (located in the apps/advisor directory), an advisory wizard for getting started in the space of Game-Based Learning as a teacher. The advisor is built on the Twinery text-based serious game engine.
• The GBL Platform (located in the packages/platform directory), a code framework for building round-based simulations with Next.js and React.

Requirements

• Docker / Podman
• Node.js 18+ / PNPM

Contributing

We welcome any contributions to the project. If you would like to contribute to the code base, please create an Issue beforehand to ensure that your goals align with our project vision. If you would like to give us feedback or have any requests regarding content of the website or knowledge base, please add a new entry in Discussions.

License

The GBL Website and Knowledge Base, as well as other published subcomponents, are licensed under the AGPLv3.