Gamifying Indigenous Language Preservation

In partnership with The Language Conservatory (TLC), a non-profit dedicated to revitalizing endangered languages, Ocean View Games developed a suite of interactive learning tools designed to engage a digital-native generation. While TLC provided the linguistic expertise and cultural guidance, Ocean View Games provided the technical architecture to transform static vocabulary lists into dynamic, retention-focused mini-games. This project stands as a prime example of our SME-driven development process - translating complex academic requirements into intuitive gameplay loops. Language preservation faces a critical hurdle: traditional learning materials often fail to engage younger audiences. TLC needed a solution that was engaging, linguistically accurate, and scalable across multiple languages without code rewrites.