Contents

1. Preface
   1. Abbreviations
2. About ReBlok and Vukuzenzele
   1. Getting started with ReBlok
   2. ReBlok founders
   3. The problem
   4. A solution: gamification of community participation
   5. Gameplay narrative
   6. Gameplay mechanics
   7. We are inspired by award-winning games
   8. Vukuzenzele is not a ‘city builder’ game
   9. Target audience
   10. Learning objectives
   11. Capturing data and communicating
   12. How to use this manual
3. Part A: How Vukuzenzele adds value to informal settlement upgrading
   1. Informal settlements in South Africa
   2. Why participation matters
   3. A Serious Game: How it came about
   4. Re-blocking: Building a game on ten years of practical experience
   5. Re-blocking AT Section: Vukuzenzele in action
   6. Getting started with ReBlok
4. Part B: Vukuzenzele how-to guide
   1. Step 1: Selecting a site
   2. Step 2: Pre-planning consultations
   3. Step 3: Stakeholder analysis
   4. Step 4: Data collection through enumeration
   5. Step 5: Participatory mapping and initial concept planning
   6. Step 6: Determining design principles and concept plan
   7. Step 7: Preparing the game file
   8. Step 8: Playing the game
   9. Step 9: Prioritisation and design refinement
   10. Step 10: Implementing the design
5. References