Serious games use complete game experiences to address real-world problems, unlike gamification, which adds game elements to existing activities. A famous example is FoldIt, where players solved a key AIDS-related protein structure. Serious games can help tackle climate change, wealth inequality, and political polarization.
Read MoreBringer 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.
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