'The Final Exam': Parents of Parkland victim launch game to simulate school shooting

PARKLAND, Fla. (CBS12) — Parents of Parkland victim Joaquin Oliver, who was tragically killed in the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on Valentine’s Day 2016, have launched a new video game titled “The Final Exam”, which challenges gamers to survive a school shooting.

After losing their son, Manuel and Patricia Oliver created the gameto educate players on the harsh realities of mass shootings and empower them to drive real change against gun violence.

initiative through their gun reform creative company Energy BBDO, "The Final Exam" immerses players in a terrifying scenario thatmirrors the tragic events their son experienced. The Oliver family hopes this unique gaming experience will causepeople to understand and push for legislative action.

Snippets from the teaser show the eerie setting. The press release stated the game was based on real data from school and every detail from the escape timeframe to the drills, sounds, alarms, messages on the wall, and objects left behind, wererecreated to provide an immersive and sobering experience.

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Throughout the game, players will encounter data hidden in schoolbooks, boards, and maps, offering information about school shootings in the U.S. Additionally, the game highlights five critical bills aimed at preventing future tragedies:

• Assault Weapons Ban
• Secure Storage - “Ethan’s Law”
• Ban Of High Capacity Magazines
• Universal Background Checks For All Gun Sales
• Raise The Minimum Age to Purchase

Players who collect all the bills will have the option to survive and escape, symbolizing a “win” in the game. “The Final Exam” is designed for computer play and will be available for download on Steam starting Friday.

This isn't the first time the Oliver family used stand-out tactics that call out politicians for change. Manuel and Patricia used Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) to place aged-down versions of GOPpoliticians, appearing to hide from a school shooter and fearing for their lives.

By engaging with this game, the Olivers hope to educate the public on the devastating impact of mass shootings and inspire collective action toward gun reform.

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