A collaborative effort between students at Campbell Law School and North Carolina State University (NCSU) is set to bring a new, interactive learning tool to the forefront: a video game aimed at providing an accurate portrayal of the American legal system. NCSU’s development team, led by Diane Wells, invited Campbell Law students to test their latest video game series titled Impartial Justice for All, offering valuable feedback on both gameplay and legal accuracy.
On Friday, Sept. 20, Campbell Law students gathered to test the prototypes of three educational games, including two previous versions and the upcoming sequel in the Impartial Justice for All series. These games, which fall into the “edutainment” genre, aim to entertain players while educating them about the complexities of the U.S. legal system. The sequel prototype, still in its paper stage, guides players through intricate legal scenarios by using drawn-out interactions that simulate real courtroom experiences.
Diane Wells, leading the project at NCSU, explained the game’s inspiration: “The game is based on my real-life experiences as a prosecutor. We designed it to engage players in a meaningful way, showing them the complex decisions that go into criminal justice and highlighting the consequences of those choices.”
The NCSU development team has ambitious plans to extend the series, adding nine new games that span the full range of the legal process, from investigations to sentencing. The games will introduce interactive systems like state-specific laws, detailed maps, and a notepad feature to track important in-game developments. Wells emphasized the importance of player feedback in refining these features, saying, “Community input is crucial to ensuring that the game reflects both the legal nuances and real-world consequences of the justice system.”
The testing event at Campbell Law allowed students to critically evaluate the game’s design and ensure its accuracy in depicting real-world legal scenarios. The feedback from law students is essential, as Wells’ team seeks to ensure that the educational content resonates with future players while remaining true to the realities of the American legal system.
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