Summary
The parents of Joaquin Oliver, a victim of the Parkland school shooting, have developed a video game titled The Final Exam aimed at raising awareness about gun control and the realities of active shooter situations in schools. This interactive experience allows players to navigate a simulated school shooting while collecting pieces of proposed gun legislation, emphasizing the need for legislative change to enhance student safety.
The game was created by Manuel and Patricia Oliver, who lost their son during the tragic 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. In The Final Exam, players have ten minutes to escape a school while gathering hidden gun-control bills, reflecting the urgency and chaos of real-life shooting incidents. The game critiques the failures of government to protect students and highlights specific legislative proposals, such as banning assault weapons and implementing universal background checks. By engaging players in this way, the Olivers hope to foster a greater understanding of gun violence and motivate action towards meaningful reform in gun legislation.
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