Dispatch

Dispatch is an interactive emergency-response board game in which children drive remote-controlled vehicles to buildings displaying emergencies and assign the appropriate public service responder. This project was made to be a fun learning experience. Our players (mainly children) get a glimpse of how public service workers, police, firefighters, and EMTs respond to emergencies and make quick decisions. Additionally, players get to learn which response is needed for certain emergencies.

After finalizing the full design, our project was then presented at the Boston Children's Museum for children to play with and learn. The presentation affirmed that our game was designed for young children with simple controls and fast feedback. While creating the project, we learned that the impact that one incorrect wire can have on the entire system. Additionally, we built skills in programming, system integration, debugging, and iterative testing, which improved performance during the showcase.