Dot's Home

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DOT’S HOME

A Narrative-Driven Video Game by the Rise-Home Stories Project

DOT’S HOME is a poignant, single-player 2D experience that invites players to walk in the footsteps of a young Black woman reconnecting with her grandmother’s home in Detroit—a sanctuary steeped in memory, resilience, and history. As she navigates the quiet rooms of the house, she begins to relive pivotal moments across generations: the pain of redlining, the betrayal of urban renewal, the quiet resistance of community care, and the enduring struggle for what it means to truly belong.

Through immersive storytelling and emotionally rich gameplay, DOT’S HOME transforms personal memory into a mirror for systemic injustice. Players witness how policies—not just individual choices—shaped the fate of Black families across decades. Every decision, from whether to stay and fight, leave, or rebuild, carries weight, shaping the family’s future in ways that echo far beyond the present.

This is more than a game. It is an act of rememory—reclaiming narratives long silenced by history.

"How did your family end up where they are today? And how much agency did they truly have in that journey?"

These questions lie at the heart of DOT’S HOME, challenging players to confront the lasting legacies of structural racism, housing insecurity, and displacement in America.

A Creative Partnership for Justice

DOT’S HOME is proudly presented as part of the Rise-Home Stories project, a multi-year collaboration between multimedia artists, Black storytellers, and housing and land justice advocates. Through three years of community engagement, archival research, and creative experimentation, the project reimagines the past, present, and future of Black communities through storytelling that centers dignity, resistance, and hope.

By blending art, history, and interactivity, DOT’S HOME reframes the conversation around home—not as a commodity, but as a living legacy.

What’s New in Version 1.0.8 (Released: July 22, 2024)

• Updated to API level 34 for enhanced compatibility, security, and performance on modern Android devices
• Optimized rendering and input responsiveness for smoother gameplay
• Improved accessibility settings for broader player inclusion
• Minor bug fixes and stability improvements

DOT’S HOME is not just a game. It’s a reckoning. A remembering. A reclamation.

“Home is not just a place. It’s a promise—passed down, fought for, and sometimes, lost.”

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