Western Power required a game for their Plugin Kids online campaign. The aim is to educate children about power usage and it’s impact on the environment. Together with Nutwork, a concept was created where a player could move through various rooms of a house, populating them with items they have in their own house.

It was then Nutwork’s job to create the layout, interactions and animations that go into making a fully functional game which would appeal to a young audience. Children can have fun placing animated objects in various rooms, but also get feedback on how much Carbon those appliances produce annually. The player also receives handy tips on how to reduce the amount of carbon they produce, and answer questions aimed at installing proactive ways of cutting their carbon foot print.

Once complete, the player receives a Certificate which thanks them for their energy saving behaviours and presents them with their Powerdown Ranger rating.

Play the game on the Western Power website.  It’s not just for kids!