Welcome to Game Sawit
Experience smart and engaging gameplay that blends agriculture, business strategy, and environmental awareness
Game Sawit was first conceptualized in 2021 by Stella Sabrina, a doctoral student in the Agricultural and Rural Development Communication program at IPB University. Prior to entering academia, Stella had over 15 years of experience in the media industry, with an educational background in Communication Studies. Her interest in agricultural issues, particularly palm oil, grew along with her academic journey and field observations.
Noticing the low interest among younger generations in agricultural issues and sustainable palm oil, Stella initiated the idea of creating an innovative educational medium: Game Sawit. This game is specifically designed for millennials and Gen Z as a fun and interactive learning tool about the sustainable palm oil process.
The content of Game Sawit was developed based on direct field observations, interviews with farmers and industry players, as well as a review of literature on best practices in sustainable palm oil management. The game illustrates various stages of the palm oil value chain—from nursery, planting, maintenance, harvesting, to processing and marketing—using an approach that emphasizes environmental, social, and economic aspects.
In the development process, the game’s technology was built by a reliable tech team. This technological support has enabled Game Sawit to emerge as a modern digital learning tool that aligns with the learning styles of today's youth.
The main objective of Game Sawit is to educate and raise awareness among younger generations about the importance of sustainable palm oil practices and to encourage them to care more about agricultural and environmental issues.
1. Educational Content Based on Palm Oil Production Stages
Game Sawit illustrates the palm oil industry value chain in a sequential and systematic way, covering:
Players are guided to select and care for high-quality oil palm seedlings. This content emphasizes the importance of superior seeds and proper nursery techniques.
The planting process is simulated by considering planting distance, land conditions, and environmentally friendly planting methods.
Players learn about fertilization, integrated pest management (IPM), and sustainable maintenance to ensure plant productivity.
Players are taught the right time to harvest and techniques that do not damage the plants.
The game presents the process of turning fresh fruit bunches (FFB) into crude palm oil (CPO), including principles of energy efficiency and waste management.
Players also explore how palm oil products are marketed for both domestic use and export.
2. Content on Sustainability Values
The game not only presents the production process but also integrates key sustainability principles:
Protection of peatlands, biodiversity conservation, and management of palm oil waste such as liquid waste and empty fruit bunches.
Farmers' rights, community empowerment, the role of women in the palm oil sector, and public participation.
Economic benefits for farmers and the palm oil industry's contribution to rural development.
3. Interactive Features and Gamification
To engage younger audiences, the game includes features such as:
Challenges such as palm oil knowledge quizzes, planting simulations, and harvesting competitions.
Fictional characters such as young farmers, researchers, and environmental activists guide players through the educational storyline.
Players level up based on their understanding and sustainability-oriented decisions.
Players receive feedback on how sustainable their decisions and actions were throughout the game.