Abstract

The Procurement Fraud Indicators game is a Web-delivered, Flash®-based 2-D environment for training Department of Defense acquisition professionals on researching and identifying fraud in realistic scenarios. It is intended to provide the practical exercise for application of concepts and knowledge learned during a preceding two-hour online learning module. This practical exercise requires the player to gather information, develop a theory of potential fraud, select appropriate questions for suspected perpetrators, and classify any fraud found. The game employs relatively low technology and highly accessible methods but is effective in meeting its objectives.

Introduction

High-bandwidth, highly realistic 3-D immersive environments are not absolutely necessary for creating effective serious games. What is necessary are purposefully designed learning experiences with clearly dei ned learning objectives.

Even though it is decidedly low technology, Procurement Fraud Indicators (PFI) is a well-designed serious game that includes assigned problems and employs basic feedback for performance. The game is focused within a framework of purposeful design and assessment (Serious Games Showcase and Challenge, 2011).