LAPORAN TUGAS AKHIR PENGEMBANGAN GAME LENTERA AMERTA SEBAGAI MEDIA UNTUK MELESTARIKAN MITOLOGI JAWA

ABSTRACT
The low exposure of the younger generation to local culture, such as
Javanese mythology, due to the dominance of global digital media forms
the background of this research. This study aims to design and develop an
interactive learning medium in the form of a Role-Playing Game (RPG)
titled "Lentera Amerta" as an alternative edutainment solution. The
research is based on the theoretical foundations of Game-based learning
(GBL) and the principle of intrinsic integration, where cultural material
is woven directly into the Game's narrative and core mechanics. The
development method follows the Game Development Life Cycle (GDLC)
stages, covering pre-production, production, and testing. The primary
result of this research is a Playable Game prototype with a 30-45 minute
duration, which includes the implementation of key features such as a
tutorial Level, a Hub village, a labyrinthine dungeon with random
encounters, and a climactic boss fight against a Genderuwo in Candi
Amerta. It is concluded that the "Lentera Amerta" prototype has
successfully integrated cultural elements into an engaging RPG format
and shows significant potential as an effective and appealing edutainment
medium for preserving and introducing Javanese cultural heritage to the
younger generation.
Keywords: Educational Game, Turn-Based Game, Javanese Culture,
Mythology, Game-based learning

ABSTRAK
Rendahnya paparan generasi muda terhadap budaya lokal seperti mitologi
Jawa akibat dominasi media digital global menjadi latar belakang
permasalahan penelitian ini. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang dan
mengembangkan sebuah media pembelajaran interaktif berupa Game
bergenre Role-Playing Game (RPG) berjudul "Lentera Amerta" sebagai
solusi edutainment alternatif. Landasan teori yang digunakan adalah
Game-based learning (GBL) dan prinsip integrasi intrinsik, di mana
materi budaya diintegrasikan langsung ke dalam narasi dan mekanika inti
Pemainan. Metode pengembangan yang digunakan mengikuti tahapan
Game Development Life Cycle (GDLC) yang meliputi pra-produksi,
produksi, dan pengujian. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah sebuah prototipe
Game yang dapat dimainkan dengan durasi 30-45 menit, yang mencakup
implementasi fitur-fitur kunci seperti Level tutorial, desa sebagai Hub,
labirin dengan random encounters, hingga pertarungan bos Genderuwo di
Candi Amerta. Disimpulkan bahwa prototipe "Lentera Amerta" telah
berhasil mengintegrasikan elemen budaya dalam format RPG yang
menarik dan berpotensi menjadi media edutainment yang efektif untuk
pelestarian dan pengenalan warisan budaya Jawa kepada generasi muda.
Kata Kunci: Game Edukasi, Game Turn-Based, Budaya Jawa,
Mitologi, Game-based learning