Elizabeth Elie Ed.D. Portfolio · NJCU Cohort 13
Virtual Body Explorer · Immunology Micro-Mission:

Pathogen Pursuit

Players shrink to microscopic size and pilot a nanobot through the human body to stop an infection.

4Gameplay modes
BioCodex3D library
3Co-op roles
ImmunitySubject
Concept

The premise

Players shrink down to microscopic size and pilot a nanobot or immune cell through the human body, racing to stop an infection or heal damaged tissue before time runs out. The game blends exploration, strategy, and real biology in a dynamic, interactive environment.

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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

Exploration Mode

Navigate through arteries, lungs, intestines, and the brain, scanning and identifying cells, pathogens, or chemical signals.

02

Defense Mode

When an infection is found, trigger an immune-response mini-game where players coordinate T-cells, antibodies, or nanobots to neutralize invaders.

03

Repair Challenges

Solve quick puzzles to restore damaged tissue, clear clots, or rebalance hormone levels.

04

Energy Management

Track oxygen, ATP, and glucose usage — replenish by docking with red blood cells or mitochondria hubs.

Built to teach

Learning designed in, not bolted on

Educational integration

  • Each discovered structure — cell type, organ, or molecule — adds to a growing BioCodex with detailed 3D models and real-world data.
  • Voice-guided narration explains what is happening on a cellular or systemic level during each mission.
  • Optional Challenge Mode tests knowledge with timed quizzes between missions.

Multiplayer & co-op

  • Players can team up: one navigates, another identifies pathogens, and a third manages resource allocation.
  • Ideal for classroom or group learning, with roles that map to real collaborative science.
Visual & audio style

How it looks and sounds

Immersive, glowing, bioluminescent environments. Pulsing biological soundscapes — heartbeats, bloodstream rushes, and neuron firings — place the player inside the body.

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