The Scrum Simulator (ScrumSim) is an interactive multiplayer VR simulation that places the participant in a virtual collaboration environment, in order to train them in the use of the Scrum project management methodology. In VR, the participants as a team, with the assistance of two avatars, perform intuitive tasks in sprints, cooperate, discuss, interact with the environment and receive feedback on their performance and tasks. The novelty of this approach lies not only in the unique design elements but also in the use of avatars and the utilisation of in-game data (task efficiency and communication).
Initial prototype
The initial prototype was built with Unity, using the Oculus SDK for VR and Photon for multiplayer gameplay. The prototype was tested internally to identify the key features that need to be implemented in the final version.
Final version
The final version was also built with Unity, using the Oculus SDK for VR and Normcore for multiplayer gameplay/voice chat. Since 2021 autumn semester, this version is being used in graduate and undergraduate level engineering project management courses at the Department of Business Development and Technology, Aarhus University.
Users collaboratively constructing apartment
Updating kanban board
Credits
- Unnikrishnan Radhakrishnan - Software (VR) Development, Deployment
- Konstantinos Koumaditis - Game Design, Curriculum Design, Deployment
- Ioana - Game Design, Curriculum Design
- Alin Blindu - 3D modeling, texturing, animation
- Maja Kadenic- Game Design, Curriculum Design
