THE GAME
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OVERVIEW
Rising Tides is an immersive, collaborative, and competitive board game designed to simulate the challenges and strategies involved in combating climate change. In this game, players assume the roles of leaders from five distinct institutions: Science, Government, Environmental Activist, Consumer, and Business. Each institution has its unique abilities, goals, and challenges in the quest to bring CO2 emissions down to zero and avert environmental catastrophe.
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GAME PLAY
Players work together to build green infrastructure, reduce carbon footprints, and adapt to a changing world, where rising sea levels, wildfires, and natural disasters threaten the balance of life. The game is set across four countries, each with unique cities where players can build structures and face environmental challenges. This multiplayer game is best suited to be played on a laptop/desktop for full visuals.
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Winning the Game
To win, players must navigate the fine line between cooperative efforts to reduce global emissions and competitive tactics to build the most structures. Strategic resource management, tactical planning, and collaborative decision-making are crucial to achieving both individual and common goals. However, players must also be wary of the unintended negative impacts of their actions, which could lead to environmental disasters and setbacks.
KEY FEATURES
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STRATEGIC PLAY
Balance individual institution goals with the collective aim of reducing carbon emissisions.
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COLLABORATION & COMPETITION
Work together while competing for resources and influence.
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DYNAMIC CHALLENGES
Face a variety of environmental challenges and disasters that require adaptive strategies.
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ENGAGING NARRATIVE
Immerse in the narrative of a world grappling with the realities of climate change.
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EDUCATIONAL IMPACT
Gain insights into environmental issues, green technologies, and the importance of sustainability and collaboration.