The Chinese board game growing climate awareness
The Chinese board game growing climate awareness
The Chinese board game growing climate awareness
Jiang Mengnan
September, 29, 2025
Summary
Bringer of Clouds and Rain is a Chinese educational board game that teaches players about climate change through myth, strategy, and cooperation. Guided by a “Dragon King” host, players from two nations develop industries while managing carbon emissions to avoid disasters. The game illustrates how development both drives and enables emissions reductions, mirroring real-world climate negotiations and resilience challenges. Its grassroots “Dragon King” network has introduced the game to thousands, fostering climate awareness and community engagement. Younger players often excel, recognizing that cooperation leads to shared survival. Ultimately, the game shows that understanding—and collective action—are key to confronting climate challenges.
Reference
Jiang, M. (2025, September 29). The Chinese board game growing climate awareness. Dialogue.Earth. https://dialogue.earth/en/climate/the-chinese-board-game-growing-climate-awareness/