People often think that serious games are always digital. On the contrary! Board and card games are a proven form to start (difficult) conversations, discover new things, and stimulate creative thinking skills. Board games can also teach you things about topics around climate, nature and sustainability. Just think about heat transition, biodiversity or sustainable development goals. How does that actually work? A big advantage of board games is that you can fully customize it for your purpose and target group. With various scenarios, characters, tactics or other personalized game elements. That makes board games a good investment, especially since it can be played by many different people. As a result, every play experience is different, and it stays fun for a long time.

Board games provide a good platform for discussion in addition to entertainment. Sustainability issues can be complicated and that makes it difficult to talk about. Or maybe a topic is just sensitive because everyone has a different background. Therefore, a board game is a good way not only to inform, but also to start a good conversation in an open and safe way. It provides space for perspective and the sharing of knowledge, thus creating understanding. And: a board game can be used for young and old, you don’t need digital skills for that!

Explore the road to sustainability in the board game ‘Warmlopen in Amersfoort’. Take on different roles, make your neighborhood more sustainable and learn to make strategic choices. A fun and educational experience full of diverse characters and scenarios that offer insight into making your own city more sustainable.