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Numbers Don't Lie: Narrative-Driven Mobile Simulation Game for…
Numbers Don't Lie: Narrative-Driven Mobile Simulation Game for Enhancing Tax Literacy
Story & Characters
Setting — Coast Tales
Seaside town
Quiet atmosphere
Hidden corruption
Financial instability
Mystery-driven setting
Main Character — The Auditor
New town auditor
Mysterious background
Skilled in auditing
Connected to town secrets
Moral conflict
Long-Term Characters
Mayor Lucien Vale
Corruption
Political influence
Hidden agendas
Mira San Diego
Small business owner
Missing requirements
Financial struggles
Elias Roque
Fraud suspicion
Manipulated records
Questionable professionalism
Dr. Sienna Marlowe
Clinic doctor
Administrative problems
Deadline issues
Tomas Bell
Wealthy investor
Manipulation
Hidden financial activities
Short-Term Characters
Nia Cordero
Food vendor
Permit issues
Benji Halili
Inexperienced worker
Missing information
Celeste Ramos
Event organizer
Unprofessional documents
Raul Dizon
Repair shop owner
Fraud suspicion
Lorna Fajardo
School coordinator
Conflict of interest
Narrative Themes
Truth vs fairness
Law vs compassion
Human stories behind numbers
Corruption
Moral ambiguity
Consequences of decisions
Comparative & Future Analysis
Scalability & Future Enhancements
Case Expansion
More tax scenarios
Harder investigations
Advanced fraud detection
Office Upgrade System
Better equipment
Software upgrades
Hire assistants
Time Pressure System
Limited workday
Emergency cases
Workload management
Endless Mode
Infinite procedural cases
Dynamic difficulty scaling
Randomized NPCs
Comparative Analysis
Compared To:
Papers, Please
Stardew Valley
Numbers Don’t Lie Unique Features
Tax literacy education
Ethical accounting simulation
Narrative-driven auditing
Human-centered decision-making
Relationship-based consequences
Financial systems integration
Gameplay & Systems
Core Gameplay Loop
Receive cases
Review documents
Check inconsistencies
Compare records
Make decisions
Face consequences
Desk Components
Stamp Decision System
Approve Stamp
Accept application
Faster processing
Possible hidden risks
Audit Stamp
Further investigation
Additional records required
Balanced approach
Deny Stamp
Reject application
Strict compliance
Negative NPC reactions
Handbook
Simplified rules
Checklists
Tutorials
Common mistakes
Law Book
Legal regulations
Violations
Penalties
Exceptions
Computer System
View tax records
NPC histories
Compare documents
Digital analysis
Printer System
Print permits
Generate reports
Produce summaries
Fax Machine
Verify records
Request files
Receive confidential info
Audit & Risk Detection Mechanics
Investigation Features
Cross-checking
Clue-based investigation
Risk scoring
Red flag detection
Red Flags
Missing permits
Suspicious signatures
Income inconsistencies
Altered records
Hidden transactions
Ethics System
Integrity Path
Strict law enforcement
Accuracy
Compliance
Professionalism
Empathy Path
Compassion
Leniency
Human-centered choices
Community welfare
Results
Multiple endings
Moral alignment
Story consequences
Reputation & Relationship System
NPC Reactions
Trust player
Fear player
Refuse cooperation
Share information
Attempt manipulation
Player Effects
Build alliances
Unlock story paths
Influence community
AR & Forensic Analysis System
Scan receipts
Analyze documents
Convert documents into game format
Realistic auditing experience
Immersive learning
Game Progression
Level 1
Tutorial
Handbook
Law Book
Stamp System
Level 2
Computer System introduced
Level 3
Printer System introduced
Level 4
Fax Machine introduced
Higher Levels
Returning NPCs
Harder cases
More consequences
Project Foundation
Beneficiaries
Entrepreneurs
Tax compliance learning
Permit awareness
General Public
Civic awareness
Financial literacy
Students
Auditing practice
Business students
Accounting students
Proposed Solution
Goals
Make learning engaging
Encourage ethical thinking
Increase financial awareness
Teach auditing
Improve tax literacy
Numbers Don't Lie
Ethical decision-making
Case-based gameplay
Interactive tax scenarios
Serious educational game
Narrative-driven simulation game
Problem Statement
Ethical dilemmas not explored
Fear of taxes/accounting
Lack of practical experience
Theory-focused education
Difficult permit processes
Confusing tax systems
Lack of tax literacy
Agile Methodology
Agile Development Cycle
Planning
Identify project goals
Define gameplay mechanics
Create feature roadmap
Assign team responsibilities
Research tax & auditing concepts
Plan story progression
Set sprint objectives
Design
Design UI/UX
Create level structure
Develop NPC personalities
Design desk components
Build ethics & reputation systems
Plan branching narratives
Create gameplay flowcharts
Development
Program gameplay systems
Implement decision mechanics
Create document-checking mechanics
Develop NPC interactions
Build progression systems
Integrate dialogue systems
Code relationship tracking
Testing
Detect bugs
Test gameplay balance
Check story branching
Evaluate difficulty scaling
Test audit mechanics
Verify player progression
Ensure educational accuracy
Feedback & Revision
Collect tester feedback
Analyze player experience
Evaluate learning effectiveness
Refine gameplay systems
Optimize performance
Improve user experience
SDG Alignment: SDG 8
Decent Work
Economic Growth
Financial education
Sustainable business practices
Tax compliance awareness