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Financial Literacy Quiz Game
Game-Ace created a financial education gamified quiz for Pinnacle Financial Strategies to improve financial literacy among credit unions and community banks. The product uses modern 2D gamified assets and quiz-based progression to replace the outdated Checking Navigator tool. Optimized for both mobile and desktop, it lets account holders complete interactive courses in one session while giving institutions clear tools to track participation and results. With gamification elements, players progress through interactive quizzes, earn badges for success, and gradually cultivate their own virtual financial garden.
Core Gameplay Mechanics
Players move through a series of structured quizzes that test and build financial knowledge. Each session presents multiple-choice questions in a gamified interface that feels lively and intuitive. A tracking system records progress so users can complete the whole module without repetition, creating a straightforward and rewarding one-run experience.
Scores grow with each correct answer, and players can replay quizzes to achieve better results. Although the course was designed as a one-time requirement, timed challenges, randomized question sets, and interactive hints add variety that encourages motivation and deeper learning.
Distinctive Features of Financial Garden
The financial education gamified quiz integrates features that ensure both accessibility and engagement:
- Gamified quiz system. Knowledge is tested through interactive, animated multiple-choice questions that provide immediate feedback, reinforce key concepts, and sustain user motivation throughout the session.
- Accessible interface. WCAG 2.0–compliant design ensures inclusivity, offering clear navigation, readable typography, and compatibility with assistive technologies to meet diverse learner needs.
- Modernized visuals. Updated 2D assets and smooth animations replace the outdated look of the previous solution, creating a polished, professional experience that resonates with modern users.
- Completion tracking. Institutions can verify course completion, enabling them to measure knowledge transfer, ensure compliance, and gather insights into customer participation rates.
- Mobile optimization. Designed for quick loading, intuitive input, and consistent performance on both phones and tablets, ensuring a seamless experience across multiple platforms.
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Technology Stack
The team relied on Figma for wireframing and UX workflows, ensuring client collaboration from the early stages. Photoshop and After Effects were used to design and animate modern 2D visuals, while Lottie supported lightweight integration of animations into the browser application.
The architecture was built as a responsive web app with the help of React, TypeScript, and Marine, ensuring optimal performance on both desktop and mobile devices without requiring installation. Accessibility testing was conducted throughout development to ensure compliance with standards, while iterative prototypes allowed for rapid feedback cycles and consistent alignment with the client's expectations.
Results
The financial education gamified quiz launched successfully, meeting Pinnacle Financial Strategies’ goals of replacing their outdated tool with a modern, engaging solution. The project delivered measurable outcomes and received highly positive client feedback.
- Educational course fully aligned with Pinnacle’s updated financial content.
- Gamified quiz format improved engagement compared to traditional modules.
- WCAG 2.0–compliant UI made the tool accessible across a wide demographic.
- Responsive web app ensured seamless performance on both desktop and mobile.
- Delivered within the agreed 10-week timeline and budget.
