If so, the ResourCity gaming app is probably an interesting tool to get started with. ResourCity is like Pokémon Go, but with chemistry.
With the app, we raise awareness about the efficient use of available resources and the chemical composition of the wealth of materials in companies, cities, municipalities, and buildings. Because they are not inexhaustible
How does the augmented reality city game ResourCity work?
In the app, you see where chemical elements are hidden in your company. Once you catch them, you get an original fact about this chemical element. And where it is present in the vicinity. The app uses augmented reality to make the elements visible. Don't panic, you don't need any technical knowledge for this. The app explains everything clearly.
As a player, you get an insight into which materials occur on a company site, what the chemical composition of these materials is, and sometimes also which special (historical) story is linked to it.
How to make your own ResourCity
In the ResourCity management system, you can easily create your own ResourCities, add elements, and create badges to reward your players. You can add multiple locations, such as one for each site of your company.
Here's how you do it:
- First, create a new ResourCity.
- Then, go to Chemical Elements and choose which chemical elements are hidden in your ResourCity and where exactly they are located. Each element can be accompanied by a fun fact, whether about the element itself, the location where it's hidden, or something else entirely!
- Finally, click on Badges and add the rewards that players can earn by finding certain (combinations of) elements.
If you really want to contribute to the ResourCity community and become a ResourCity ambassador, you can also purchase additional elements (up to 5) and add them to the management system. These elements will be available to everyone, making your company a ResourCity ambassador, with your company logo prominently displayed in the game.
Why roll out the ResourCity app?
- Add elements that are relevant to your company.
- Build your own ResourCity on the industrial estate where your company is located.
- Put your company on the map as a sustainability ambassador.
Installing the app is super simple:
- You request an account.
- Adding elements yourself is easy and fast.
- You can add as many locations as you want, such as one for each site of your company.
Put your company on the map as a ResourCity ambassador and choose which chemical elements are added to the app. These elements will be available to everyone, making your company an ambassador of the game. After 2 years, the element becomes available again for other companies.
How to use ResourCity in your company?
- During school visits: you can link the company's activities and sustainability vision to a fun game for young people.
- As an employer branding tool: you can showcase to your current and future employees how sustainability and circularity are important parts of your business operations.
- As a community tool in the area around the company: not only do you provide employment, but you also contribute to a more sustainable place for everyone.
How much does ResourCity cost?
- Only 1000 EUR* one-time setup cost
- 2500 EUR** per self-chosen element
What do you get for this?
- Create an unlimited number of ResourCities
- As many as 15 different chemical elements are available as standard
- Free extensive communication kit to launch ResourCity
- Technical support included
- Become a ResourCity ambassador
*The price we charge is only cost-covering. Revenues from ResourCity will only be used to improve the STEM learning tool and its educational value.
**Purchasing a chemical element:
- The element is available to every user of the content management system
- You can purchase up to 5 elements per company
- You can only choose an element that has not already been claimed by another company
- After 3 years, the element will be released for other companies
Do you want more information? Send us an email via resourcity [at] vito.be
Are you convinced and want to roll out the app right away? Request your account here! We'll take care of the rest.
OK, I'm interested. How do I get started?
- Fill in the form
- Provide us with your payment details
- We process your data and send you the invoice
- After payment, you will receive an email with the following information:
- Your login details
- Instruction video for the CMS and the app
- FAQ
- Manual
- Teaching package (for teachers)
- Afterwards, you will receive an email with the ResourCity communication kit that is intended for the players. The kit contains:
- Instructional video for the app
- Example social media posts
- ResourCity branding
With this kit, you can promote ResourCity in your company, city, or municipality.
- If you have any questions, send us an email to resourcity [at] vito.be and we will answer your question as soon as possible. In the meantime, be sure to check the FAQ.