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Read MoreShe never thought that one day she would be in a classroom where an English teacher asked her to play a board game in order to learn about climate change.
Read MoreAs a result of a pilot collaboration between CITRIS and the Banatao Institute and the Innovation & Business Engagement Hub through its Climate Action Solutions Catalyst Program, this cycle the CITRIS I2P program is collectively able to fund three projects focused on climate resilience and that align with developing solutionsw that address some of the state's most pressing climate challenges.
Read MoreClimate crisis games pull you into possible futures where our real-life choices shape our current and future climate. Board games like the soon-to-be-launched Daybreak, and CO₂: Second Chance and card game Tipping Point introduce players to the effects of the climate crisis, forcing them to adapt their strategies to survive and thrive.
Read More"We realized the game should represent the human suffering and loss caused by the climate crisis and that the challenge was not merely a war on carbon," co-creator Matt Leacock said.
Read MoreRole-play and empire-building adventures like Settlers of Catan have steadily transformed board games from a children's pastime dominated by brands like Hasbro and Mattel to a sprawling, diverse market in which smaller designers make games for adults.
Read MoreDuring the pandemic, educators and students at John Dewey High School in Brooklyn established a Minecraft Club to foster school community.
Read MoreGames Institute Executive Director, Neil Randall commented on the Game Institute's role in the project, The Cap-and-Trade Simulation exemplifies the sort of innovative interdisciplinary collaboration that the Games Institute fosters.
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