Teaser video music: Blue Clouds by Abbynoise available on Uppbeat.io (edited for this video).
SKILLS DECK
Our Builders have extensive experience in the following software packages and suites, but this list is by no means exhaustive:
TIMELINE
Builders Brew is currently in a patnership agreement with the Museum of London Archaeology to develop an archaeology game with and for children.
The Archaeology Game
Completed in 2024
Made possible by UKRI Art and Humanities Research Council funding, Buildersbrew LTD and the Museum of London Archaeology created the 'Archaeology Game', a Games-based learning resource for children.
During a 6 month production process the game was created with children at Northamptonshire and Solihull Young Archaeologist Clubs. The prototype has been purposefully designed to be able to run on an internet browser and has a dedicate database.
Hat Factory Explorer
Completed in 2023
Made possible by National Lottery Heritage funding, Buildersbrew LTD created the Hat factory Explorer, a Games-based learning resource for children in schools.
During an 11 week production process the game was created to illustrate key phases in the Bowler Hat creation process. The prototype has been purposefully designed to be able to run on both PC and Mobile devices.
The Gang Awareness Game
Completed in 2023
Northampton School for Girls, the winners of Northamptonshire Police's 2022 County Schools Challenge came up with the concept for a multiple choice game. The project was awarded funding by the OPFCC to help make their idea become a reality.
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The interactive game allows players to choose a customisable character and play through a series of story scenarios. Each scenario presents players with choices along the way that affect how the game unfolds and includes integrated messages of advice about gangs and criminal exploitation throughout.
Bringing learning to life
Completed in 2023
Nominated for Culture, Heritage and Environment changemaker of the year award 2023 at The Changemaker Awards 2023 (University of Northampton) and funded by the University of Northampton’s Learning and Innovation Fund in 2022.
The Chester House Estate interactive heritage app delivers a 3D interactive educational experience for its visitors that includes unique augmented reality, GPS located archaeological object trails that exhibit excavated finds from the site to your mobile phone.
Early Years Virtual Environment
Completed in 2022.
Funded by the University of Northampton’s Learning and Innovation Fund in 2021. The interactive simulation was created for trainee early years tutors to ideate bespoke learning environments in preparation for their use within a real world setting. By doing so, users could gain feedback and guidance from seasoned professionals without the need for their physcial presence (in response to Covid-19).
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The simulation allows users to build, select and place digital versions of objects typically found in an early years classroom. Once complete, users are able to roam, delete or photograph their results for sharing purposes.
The Business Fire Safety Awareness Tool
Completed in 2021.
Runner-up for the innovation award at the Regulatory excellence awards by the Office for Product Safety and Standards 2022. Nominated for Student innovation award at The Changemaker awards 2022 (University of Northampton).
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The gaming based learning experience approaches UK fire safety protocol, law and guidance for business premise owners and responsible persons in the UK. It includes gameplay such as hazard spotting, rectifying and notifying as well as useful hints, tips and opportunities for recieving further information by your local Fire and Rescue service.
VR therapies teamed up with the University of Northampton to create an underwater virtual reality experience for children with special needs & adults with disabilities.