EcoFarmer

Agriculture is indispensable for humankind survival, however mankind is leaving the countryside towards urbanized areas, abandoning that most important activity. This thesis describes the serious game developed to portrait the agricultural scenery of Castro Verde region, teaching about the difficulties faced by the local farmers, how agriculture affects the steppe birds, and how the birds influence the local tourism. The game was also designed to be entertaining in order to be played, otherwise players would get bored and avoid playing it, making it impossible to transmit the knowledge to them. Conclusions of the evaluation of this game showed that it was efficient in teaching about the agriculture impact on the steppe birds, and the difficulties the farmers face in order to get profit from their lands. Gamers have also found the game interesting despite it being an unfinished work which can be improved, by making it more appealing and fun.