Queensland Police have developed a video game to encourage young people to practice safe trick-or-treating this Halloween.
The retro-style role-playing game, called Lolly Quest 2022, allows gamers to play as a child trick-or-treating with their mum through the neighbourhood.
The aim of the game is to collect treats throughout the neighbourhood by doorknocking at homes participating in Halloween, but along the way the player needs to navigate potential in-game dangers including busy roads and strangers.
Acting Inspector Dallas Kowald from the Prevention Together team said the game was designed to educate young people about road and personal safety when out celebrating Halloween.
"We work hard to keep all Queenslanders safe, including our younger community members," Acting Inspector Kowald said.
"With the rise in popularity of Halloween in recent years, we wanted to try a new way to engage and educate young people about personal safety when trick-or-treating, keeping it fun and interactive.
"Players in the game are faced with the opportunity to make important decisions and learn safety lessons.
"We hope this game helps educate young people about staying safe when trick-or-treating this Halloween."
The game is available in the Apple App Store and on halloween.myPolice.qld.gov.au, and is suitable for ages four and up.
