“Trash in the Box” uses simple yet effective gameplay mechanics to make players aware of the importance of proper waste management.
This game raises awareness about Waste Management as the main objective of the game is to move a bag of garbage to a designated collection point. This mechanism centralizes the importance of proper waste management, highlighting the need to take garbage to the right places for disposal.
The game demands the development of precision and timing skills as it requires players to use the left and right arrow keys to control the speed and direction of the garbage bag down the ramps to their target. Precision and timing are essential to avoid obstacles and reach the target without overdoing it or getting stuck. These skills can be carried over into real life, where precision and care are important for proper waste management.
By having to avoid obstacles and making sure the trash bag doesn’t slip off the screen, the message for players to learn is about the negative consequences of poor waste management. In this aspect, the game is introduced as an educational game where it is understood that we must manage pollution and damage to the environment, which reinforces the importance of handling waste responsibly.
The game is divided into four difficulty levels, each more challenging than the last. This progression keeps players engaged and motivated to improve their skills. In addition, the increasing difficulty symbolizes the real challenges we face in waste management as waste increases and the complexity of its management.
“Trash in the Box” sends a clear message about the importance of proper waste management. By making this task a core activity of the game, players internalize the idea that every action counts and that we can all contribute to keeping our environment clean and healthy.
By playing repeatedly and facing challenges related to waste management, players have the opportunity to internalize conservation messages. If this message is also reinforced with a talk or other complementary activity to the game, it will allow to consolidate and generate a change in behaviour in real life, where players become more aware and active in the proper management of waste.