Thai Development of a Roblox-Based Educational Game on Bang Rachan: The Last Fortress

Abstract

This research aimed to develop and evaluate the Roblox game 'Bang Rachan: The Last Fortress,' an innovative tool for enhancing history learning among Matthayom 1 (Grade 7) students, with a focus on assessing the game's satisfaction and ease of use. The study's sample consisted of 30 Matthayom 1 students from Wiang Chedi Wittaya School, selected through purposive sampling. Research instruments included the developed Roblox game and a satisfaction and ease-of-use questionnaire. Development results showed that the Roblox game 'Bang Rachan: The Last Fortress' was meticulously crafted with realistic graphics, depicting both combat scenes and the daily life of Bang Rachan villagers. Key components included simulations of historical events, historical characters, and learning missions within the game. Model development for elements such as houses, trees, and characters was carried out using Blender software, while the creation of game environments and internal systems was managed through Roblox Studio, incorporating programming with Lua language. These development outcomes demonstrate the game's high potential as an educational medium for significantly enhancing understanding of historical content. Furthermore, the overall satisfaction and ease-of-use assessment among Matthayom 1 students were at the highest level (Mean = 4.55, Standard Deviation = 0.59), indicating that the game effectively meets learners' needs as an efficient supplementary tool for history education.