Games for Cities
FloodSim (2008)
London [UK]
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A policy simulation to bring important public policy decisions to life, measuring attitudes and informing citizens and policy makers.
Accessible online policy simulation that helps raise public awareness of issues concerning flood policy and provides feedback to insurers and policy makers about public attitudes towards different flood protection options. FloodSim puts the player in control of flood policy in the UK for three years. Players decide how much money to spend on flood defences, where to build houses and how to keep the public informed. But as in a real life, money is limited. The player must weigh up flood risks in different regions against the potential impact on the local economy and population. The game brings to life the complexity of the issue and the trade-offs that policymakers are grappling with in real life. FloodSim is a turn-based strategy game using a drag and drop interface. The gameplay is split in three part.