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We have created a family board game called IMPACT in which players discover through play the possibility of solving the environmental crisis. Play is one of the most effective tools for enabling both behavior change, and experiential learning. Playing IMPACT, sparks empathy, motivation, and comprehensive understanding: the key qualities the next generation so urgently needs. Along with designing this game, we have researched and created an innovative business plan and am well on my way to brining this game to the world. Accomplishments so far… 1 internship at an award winning game company 12 month design process 6 versions of IMPACT 250+ play-testers 100+ testing sessions 6 to 60 year old play-testers 5 play sessions with schools & camps $10,000 investment, plus and additional $10,000 investment offer 70 person facebook feedback group. 1 publishing deal 1 corporation set up 1 interview on national radio 5 branding consultants providing strategy and design
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18 comments
sorry for mistakes=) working with unfamiliar keyboard=)
22nd November, 2011 @ 6:26 AM CEST
Hey Natalia,
I'm doing pretty well, but to make this idea a big hit it needs a lot of resources, primarily for promotion. Also every time I get an investment I have to give away some of the ownership and potential earnings from the game. This also means that I can't give away as much ownership to potential business partners later on. My plan is to start a business that sells the game online in collaboration with NGO's . I will need more funding for that, and I would much rather get that from winning a competition than giving away part of my company :)
29th November, 2011 @ 12:16 AM CEST
I love the fact that you're impacting the environment with fun.
I am convince that with your approach on environmental change, you will get people most especially youths contributing into your idea.
All the Best.
29th November, 2011 @ 10:28 AM CEST
I truly like your idea. Let me wish you a good luck!
30th November, 2011 @ 4:55 PM CEST
i am very appreciate to comment here , it will have more interest to us member because we will receive more ideas become to our colleagues . thanks
2nd December, 2011 @ 10:35 AM CEST
I absolutely love your idea! Good luck for your project and as people have mentioned before I really like the idea that you are trying to promote environment issue in such a fantastic and fun way :)
5th December, 2011 @ 12:41 AM CEST
very original approach! can i be a game tester for your next versions? :)
9th December, 2011 @ 1:57 PM CEST
Guys, congrats for reaching up the finals!! We all have worked hard to reach upto this level. How abt voting for the best team!! Here, we are making world's top ideas reach the global level. I request all of you to vote for the best teams by seeing the solutions as genuine individuals. Let's make this competition achieve its true objective by having a healthy challenge!!!
All the best!! :) :) :) :)
17th December, 2011 @ 1:02 PM CEST
Samuel Duru | Action team
Congrats man! Great idea - very realistic!
10th January, 2012 @ 11:02 AM CEST
yaaaaaaay nathaniel, i love it! come to ontario and do a game test with my youth!! :)
27th January, 2012 @ 6:12 AM CEST
Natalia Efimova
Nathaniel, how much money do you ned from investors? you worked with a few consultants, and investors have already provied investments. Are you sure that you need more investors? From your presentation and especilally executive sum. it looks like you'r doing good for now)
22nd November, 2011 @ 6:20 AM CEST