A logistics serious game

Abstract

Switzerland is a logistics hub which needs many trained professionals. As logistics does not have a strong public image, the profession does not attract enough young people. A logistics game could help recruit more candidates at the apprenticeship and university level and help in teaching. We have prototyped a logistics game and found out that it raises interest in logistics and successfully teaches about cargo ships. The game test showed that the game is visually appealing but the competitive aspect may interfere with learning.