Response:
Cat Insanity
It likens debt repayment to the following:
a. The multiplication factor represents... the interest that accumulates on the principal amount.
b. The number of cats symbolizes... the debts (loans) a person possesses.
c. The scoops of food are analogous to... the regular payments made towards the principal and interest.
d. An undernourished cat signifies... a poor credit score.
e. A deceased cat represents... bankruptcy resulting from financial struggle.
Insight:
Cat Insanity aims to illustrate to students the consequences of taking on loans that require repayment. It uses the metaphor of feeding cats to represent managing debt. The game aims to highlight the importance of being cautious with student loans, showing that neglecting to address these debts leads to damaged credit and, in dire situations, can culminate in bankruptcy.
The creators of this game include McKinney GCD Jenny Nicholson, Art Director Kathryn Moffitt, and Copywriter Jade Stoner. They sought to engage students by revealing unexpected outcomes of accumulating student loans.
