Adapting a Panchatantra Story through Gamification Preserving Panchatantra for Children’s Moral Development

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10.2991/978-2-38476-603-1_17How to use a DOI?

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Gamification; Panchatantra; Interactive Storytelling; Moral learning; Narrative

Abstract

The Panchatantra is a collection of Indian animal fables that dates to 200 BCE. It has served as a cultural foundation for teaching children moral reasoning, empathy, and decision-making. However, oral storytelling traditions are declining because of increased screen time and the popularity of violent games. This disconnects children from these important stories. This research examines how interactive storytelling through gamification can reinterpret Panchatantra stories for today’s digital-native audiences. It aims to provide a meaningful link between traditional moral learning and modern engagement. Taking ‘The Lion Makers’ story, the study examines how choice-driven narratives affect the moral understanding of children between the age of 6 to 12 years.

A human centric, iterative methodology is used with user research to understand children’s engagement patterns, which is followed by the pre-production process. The production phase includes integration of animation and interactive prototyping, thus enabling a seamless blend of storytelling and gameplay. The postproduction involved playtesting, evaluation, and refinement.

Findings show that interactive storytelling improves comprehension, emotional involvement, and moral recall more effectively than passive formats. Children reflected more deeply on morals when they could make choices and experience the consequences. The study concludes with an Interactive Moral Storytelling Framework, which offers a scalable model for adapting other tales and cultural narratives. This research shows that blending traditional wisdom with modern digital design can create engaging, valuable learning experiences that connect with today’s children.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Debamalya Dasgupta
AU  - Karan Kumar
AU  - Delwyn Jude Remedios
AU  - Shahid Mohammad
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/09/04
TI  - Adapting a Panchatantra Story through Gamification Preserving Panchatantra for Children’s Moral Development
BT  - Proceedings of the International Moving Image Cultures Conference (IMOVICCON 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 203
EP  - 217
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-603-1_17
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-603-1_17
ID  - Dasgupta2026
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