Games for sustainability
EVRgreen develops games for a greener future. We want to engage, inform and inspire people in a way that is enjoyable and impactful. Our world faces many challenges, which is why it is important that we work towards lasting positive change. Gamifications and serious games are an innovative way to encourage people to behave more sustainably. Because serious games are not only fun, but also educational! Our games help people make greener choices.
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Why games for sustainability?
Sustainability is a big concept, which can sometimes be quite complicated. What exactly does it mean, and what can you do about it? Sustainability can be achieved in so many ways, it does not always have to be complicated or expensive. By visualizing challenges and sustainable solutions in a serious game, the subject becomes much more accessible. In addition, serious games make learning more fun, and that motivates people to think more about their own impact on the environment.
So you learn about topics like energy transition, climate goals and recycling in a whole new way. This is why we think it is so important to include the end user when developing a game. Whether for children or adults, with a game you can learn about any topic in a way that suits you. By extensive testing with the target audience, we know for sure that the game not only works well, but is also fun. This way you learn about sustainability with fun, and that has impact!
Educational and approachable
Serious games offer an interactive and playful way to engage people on sustainability issues. By educating players and getting them to think about different topics and scenarios, you get more involved. Game-based learning, as it is also called. Game-based learning provides fun, which makes information better understood and remembered. And that’s important to make a real difference.
Serious games are therefore a fun and accessible way to raise awareness about sustainable actions, both in children and adults. With games you get immediate feedback on your choices and actions, and that works very motivating. After all, who doesn’t want to do the next challenge even better?
Motivation
Serious games and gamifications play on your intrinsic motivation. Thanks to various game principles, you are challenged to learn more. This can be done through a competitive element in the game, or by cooperating with other players. Whatever the challenge or goal, in games your efforts are always rewarded. You see immediate results, and that makes game-based learning fun. Complicated subjects are visualized and you experience the impact of your choices and lifestyle yourself. With serious games you become actively involved in the learning process in a playful way, and thus games stimulate behavioral change in a positive and lasting way.
Greener behavior
Serious games and gamifications, in any form, stimulate creativity and critical thinking skills. You not only gain insight into difficult topics, but also insight into yourself. What can you yourself contribute to the environment? Children learn playfully about serious topics, such as endangered animals. Adults are challenged to look at things from a different angle, or to start a difficult conversation.
We always do this in a pleasant, accessible way. Because, of course, it has to remain fun. Games involve and inform people in a playful and impactful way. This is how we help people make greener choices. Serious games, for serious change!
Example serious game for sustainability
Experience the AR Climate Pad
In collaboration with Maashorst Municipality and Bureau Streekk, we developed the AR Climate Underlay. An interactive narrative carpet in which the languages of our landscape are interwoven.