Gamification
of NeŠkola
Gamification
of NeŠkola
Demo walk through
Context
NeŠkola (Vysočina region) prioritized applicants’ reasoning skills over grades. To replace a conventional written exam, they collaborated with Bohemia Interactive to craft a gamified test that evaluates logic and analytic abilities in an engaging, culturally rooted environment.
Challenge
NeŠkola believes true problem-solving matters more than memorizing facts. However, traditional written tests often feel stale, stress-inducing, and fail to reveal how candidates think in real time.
Pilgrimage Church of Saint John of Nepomuk
Designing the test
Designing the test
We created a 3D reconstruction of the pilgrimage Church of St. John of Nepomuk at Zelená Hora to embed local heritage, foster intrinsic motivation, and frame puzzles within a meaningful narrative. Our test scenario tracks predefined logical competencies and repeatedly assesses them through multiple modalities to ensure the most informative results. Developed in consultation with psychologists at Mise Hero , the system measures both problem‐solving skills and personal responsibility, distinguishing between candidates who engage randomly and those who remain truly focused on the task.
We created a 3D reconstruction of the pilgrimage Church of St. John of Nepomuk at Zelená Hora to embed local heritage, foster intrinsic motivation, and frame puzzles within a meaningful narrative. Our test scenario tracks predefined logical competencies and repeatedly assesses them through multiple modalities to ensure the most informative results. Developed in consultation with psychologists at Mise Hero , the system measures both problem‐solving skills and personal responsibility, distinguishing between candidates who engage randomly and those who remain truly focused on the task.
Test Flow and Mechanics
Test Flow and Mechanics
Outdoor Entry Puzzle
Outdoor Entry Puzzle
Players must decode how to open the entrance gate, introducing core mechanics through discovery
Players must decode how to open the entrance gate, introducing core mechanics through discovery
In the game, you meet up with a friend Carol, who provides context and friendly chats. She guide us at important points to move the story along and keep things interesting.
In the game, you meet up with a friend Carol, who provides context and friendly chats. She guide us at important points to move the story along and keep things interesting.
Exploring the Church Interior
Exploring the Church Interior
Once the player has overcome all the outdoor challenges, they finally enter the church. Inside, they'll find a carefully restored historical interior. After taking a moment to look around, the player can start tackling new challenges to move the story forward.
Once the player has overcome all the outdoor challenges, they finally enter the church. Inside, they'll find a carefully restored historical interior. After taking a moment to look around, the player can start tackling new challenges to move the story forward.
Inside, the player encounters a stained-glass window puzzle. By piecing together the window like a jigsaw puzzle, they'll reveal a secret about what lies in the catacombs beneath the church.
Inside, the player encounters a stained-glass window puzzle. By piecing together the window like a jigsaw puzzle, they'll reveal a secret about what lies in the catacombs beneath the church.
By overcoming every challenge, the team uncovers ancient Czech treasures that have been hidden from the world for centuries.
By overcoming every challenge, the team uncovers ancient Czech treasures that have been hidden from the world for centuries.
Distribution
Distribution
NeŠkola keeps it simple: quick manual, one-click download, no sign-ups. Candidates get one hour and one attempt. The streamlined process means they can focus on the test, not the setup.
NeŠkola keeps it simple: quick manual, one-click download, no sign-ups. Candidates get one hour and one attempt. The streamlined process means they can focus on the test, not the setup.
Download
Install
Play
Data Handling
Data Handling
Using anonymized unique user IDs, the game logs choices and puzzle times without collecting personal data. Bohemia provides SQL tables exclusively to NeŠkola team, ensuring candidates stay anonymous while the school gains insights into their logical and analytical reasoning.
Using anonymized unique user IDs, the game logs choices and puzzle times without collecting personal data. Bohemia provides SQL tables exclusively to NeŠkola team, ensuring candidates stay anonymous while the school gains insights into their logical and analytical reasoning.
Outcome
Outcome
Results were impressive: less test anxiety, more enjoyment, and clear behavioral data for staff. Minimal tech issues confirmed the smooth setup worked. Bohemia Interactive plans to develop more digital tools with other regions to effectively replace traditional tests—making assessment fairer and more engaging.
Results were impressive: less test anxiety, more enjoyment, and clear behavioral data for staff. Minimal tech issues confirmed the smooth setup worked. Bohemia Interactive plans to develop more digital tools with other regions to effectively replace traditional tests—making assessment fairer and more engaging.
© 2025 Bohemia Interactive a.s. Bohemia Interactive® is a registered trademark of Bohemia Interactive a.s. All rights reserved.
English
Book a demo