Welcome to the Game

Initial situation: A complex, realistic scenario is simulated.

The problem: there are various players with different interests and no common approach to solving the problem.

Actors from the fields of business, NGOs, politics, economics, trade, administration, citizens‘ initiatives, etc. take to the stage together.

Each of the characters is burdened with a conflict and a “secret” role assignment.

Enables “learning through experience” in a protected environment

Makes complex sustainability issues tangible and emotionally relatable

Promotes key ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) competencies such as:
○ Systemic thinking
○ Evaluating conflicting goals
○ Self-efficacy
○ Empathy and perspective taking
○ Cooperation and communication skills

Depending on the topic, simulation games can specifically address various SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) in accordance with the UN.

Goals: Promotes problem solving, change of perspective, teamwork, decision-making ability under time pressure
Formats:
○ In-person (traditional analog): Flipcharts, role cards, room layout
○ Digital (e.g., GatherTown, Zoom with breakouts, Mural, MIRO)
○ Blended: Combination of analog/digital