PeaceMaker: Israeli Palestinian Conflict 1.0

PeaceMaker presents a challenging experience that simulates leadership in territories where others have faced obstacles. Take on the responsibility of achieving peace in the Middle East, navigating through dilemmas that can lead to both success and failure. This game will evaluate your abilities, beliefs, and existing knowledge, providing a new perspective on how you perceive current events after playing.

ABOUT THE GAME

• Available in three languages: English, Arabic, and Hebrew.
• Based on real-life situations from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• Assume the role of a leader aiming to establish peace in the region within a specific timeframe.
• Offers dual gameplay: be the Israeli Prime Minister or the Palestinian President.
• Experience news-based scenarios in the Middle East and determine your responses using authentic footage and images.
• Features adjustable difficulty settings including calm, tense, and violent options.

DESIGN ASSUMPTIONS

• The desired outcome is the implementation of a two-state solution.
• Your actions can have a significant impact.
• The opposing side shares the desire for peace.
• You do not have complete authority over your own faction.
• Emphasizes small practical steps over large-scale strategies.
• Encourages progress over perfection with the motto: "Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the possible."

AWARDS

• Finalist for the INDEX Design to Improve Life Award
• Finalist for Entrepreneuring Peace - Ashoka
• Winner of the Best Transformational Game at Games for Change
• Winner of Reinventing Public Diplomacy Through Games at USC