Development of an Elephant Tourism Simulation Game

Abstract

This research aims to develop an immersive simulation game of the elephant tourism experience. The sample group consisted of 20 third-year computer education students from Chiang Mai Rajabhat University, selected through simple random sampling. The tools used for development included the elephant travel simulation game and a satisfaction evaluation questionnaire. The data analysis involved calculating the mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed that in developing the graphics for the game, the researchers designed elements such as trees, mountains, and rivers to create a realistic environment. These elements were combined with pre-existing models within the Roblox Studio program developed by other developers. Animation, including elephant movements such as walking and showcasing, was created using Blender. The game was developed using Lua as the primary programming language within the Roblox Studio Video program. The gameplay of the elephant tourism simulation involved significant data loading for display, requiring a high-performance computer or device for processing complete audio and visual elements. The overall satisfaction evaluation of the elephant tourism simulation game was exceptionally high.