Elizabeth Elie Ed.D. Portfolio · NJCU Cohort 13
DNA Lab · Genetics Gene Genius:

The Double Helix Quest

Players become molecular detectives inside a digital DNA laboratory.

4Gameplay modes
3DChromosome models
2Co-op modes
GeneticsSubject
Concept

The premise

Players become molecular detectives inside a digital DNA laboratory, tasked with repairing genetic sequences, decoding mysterious traits, and solving real-world genetic challenges through hands-on experimentation and strategic puzzle-solving.

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Core gameplay

Four ways to play and learn

Each mode targets a different cognitive skill — sequencing, hypothesis testing, timing, and prediction.

01

Sequence Fixer

Rearrange scrambled DNA base pairs (A, T, C, G) to complete accurate strands, using logic and problem-solving to fix mutations and restore genetic health.

02

Trait Tracker

Discover which gene combinations produce specific features — eye color, height, resistance to disease — by running simulations and testing hypotheses in interactive experiments.

03

CRISPR Missions

Deploy virtual gene-editing tools to shave off errors or add enhancements, learning the basics of genetic engineering and responsible science.

04

Inheritance Challenge

Play family-lineage mini-games, tracking traits from parent to child and predicting outcomes using Punnett squares and probability puzzles.

Built to teach

Learning designed in, not bolted on

Educational integration

  • Dynamic pop-ups explain concepts like genotype, phenotype, dominant and recessive traits, and genetic mutations after each round.
  • Unlock interactive 3D visualizations of chromosomes, proteins, and gene expression as new puzzles are solved.
  • End-of-level quizzes reinforce vocabulary and connect gameplay to real-world genetics.

Multiplayer & co-op

  • Genetic RaceTeams compete to build the healthiest sample organism by repairing, editing, and optimizing DNA faster and more accurately than rivals.
  • Collaborative LabPartner up to solve complex genetic mysteries, pooling knowledge and puzzle-solving skills.
Visual & audio style

How it looks and sounds

Colorful, twisting helix animations, spark effects for successful edits, and engaging soundtracks mimicking lab environments — beeps, whirrs, and "eureka!" moments.

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