PeaceMaker - Play the News. Solve the Puzzle.

Awards

• Ashoka's Changemakers International Contest:
  Entrepreneuring Peace (January 2007)
  Finalist
• USC Contest:
  "Reinventing Public Diplomacy through Games" (May 8 2006)
  PeaceMaker wins First Place
• Games for Change Annual Contest:
  "Best Transformation Game" (June 27,2007)
  Winner
• The Second Annual I/ITSEC:
  "Serious Games Showcase & Challenge" (October 14,2007)
  Finalist

Professional Reviews

PeaceMaker is fun - challenging, tense at times, and extremely well-presented... The only other political computer game I've ever played that had this level of subtlety was Balance of Power, which I consider one of the greatest games ever made.

The game is eye-opening, but remains entertaining while making its point... the game is still fast-paced without requiring a shooting interfacing and things can go downhill fast. It provided a challenge that literally kept me up at night.

What Peacemaker does well is demonstrate how games can be used for something besides gang-banging simulators

(Referring to Balance of Power and Hidden Agenda) the fact that we only have three significant games in this genre in 17 years is a little depressing

Players' Reviews

I played the game all night last night and found it brilliant and thought-provoking. The concept is of sheer genius and the execution was professional and creative... simply out of this world

Making the policy decisions in the game and pondering the possible ramifications on all parties really makes the issues hit home and stay with you. It is a wonderfully efficient and fun way to study the real world. In several ways, I feel enriched by the experience. I think this is a remarkable achievement and I commend you for it.

There couldn't be a more impressive, clear message from a private initiative to the political leaders of Israel and Palestine

It took me a few hours to finish it successfully as the Palestinian president. Never had such a happy and satisfying game experience.

(My son) has learned more about the conflicts that have been plaguing the Middle East in three hours than I have been able to teach him in many years.

It was a great experience... thanks a lot to the whole team for making this possible!