Upon successfully learning how to control their
character and use their virtual tablet, the student is introduced to the village where the explorers live. The student meets the
mayor of the village, and initiates a conversation with her. The conversation with the mayor, as well as with other non-player
characters, takes place through a combination of non-player character dialogue and player dialogue menu selections. The
mayor explains that she needs the player’s help exploring the island. After speaking with the mayor, the student has several
options for developing her problem-solving, map reading, and navigation skills.