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CHANGING THE FUTURE BY PLAYING WITH IT FIRST BY NATHANIEL SPOHN / MARCH 24 TH  2011 CHANGING THE FUTURE BY PLAYING WITH IT FIRST
CREATING MEANING THROUGH FUN BUILD AWARENESS THINK DIFFERENTLY ACT POSITIVELY … Whilst having fun together!  (Players gain a holistic understanding of their own impact on the environment) (Players positivity associate with protecting the environment)  (Players take actions to help the environment) MY VISION To enable people to discover through play the real possibility of contributing to a happy planet!  MY PRODUCT A family board game that makes is fun to solve tough environmental problems.
We believe that this game has the potential to challenge people's views on the environment. What I like about Impact, is that it is an invitation to learn. For, if you want to win the game, it is in your best interested to think more deeply about our world and the challenges it faces. What better way to learn, than through play? Rory O'Connor, Co-Founder Of The Creativity Hub. I see "Impact" as a very useful tool to introduce the concepts of environment sustainability and responsibility to students in an engaging, enjoyable way. This is a perfect way to get students discussing the issues and learning how to cooperate around environmental issues      Nan Goodship, Elementary and High School Teacher Mostly importantly, we need new and innovative approaches in how we learn about sustainability and other societal issues.  I see great potential in using games in increasing understanding about sustainability, and Impact, is a leading example of this new approach to education. Peter Sims, MsC.  Sustainabiltiy Consultant
As a former employee at a child care institution, I'm thrilled about Impact. It would have empowered me to stimulate the childrens' awareness of the world even more during our social time. Thijs van Tilburg, Entrepreneur  On behalf of MindTwister we are all very enthusiastic about Impact, and that’s unusual for a new game! Another important reason for me is that I salute the objective of the game. What could be more important? I think you have made a great job so far! It would be an honor for us to publish IMPACT. Joel Ydring, MindTwister Game Publishing Company  Impact is a game that gives children and adults alike a chance to discover how their actions might lead to a better world, -or a worse one.  We Earthlings are in a delicate position right now, and it's essential that we open our eyes to how the life we lead affects our home; the Earth. Inga Auðbjörg, Politian and KaosPilot
JANE MCGONIGAL Because she is a world leader in games that create a positive impact JOHAN ROCKSTORM Because he is a world leader in environmental science  AL GORE Because he is a world leader in environmental awareness and politics  What are the most effective ways to inspire planet saving passion? As voting citizens what level of environmental awareness do we need in order to make responsible decisions?  MY QUESTIONS FOR YOU!  AND LET’S ALSO ASK…

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Impact - change the future by playing with it first

  • 1. CHANGING THE FUTURE BY PLAYING WITH IT FIRST BY NATHANIEL SPOHN / MARCH 24 TH 2011 CHANGING THE FUTURE BY PLAYING WITH IT FIRST
  • 2. CREATING MEANING THROUGH FUN BUILD AWARENESS THINK DIFFERENTLY ACT POSITIVELY … Whilst having fun together! (Players gain a holistic understanding of their own impact on the environment) (Players positivity associate with protecting the environment) (Players take actions to help the environment) MY VISION To enable people to discover through play the real possibility of contributing to a happy planet! MY PRODUCT A family board game that makes is fun to solve tough environmental problems.
  • 3. We believe that this game has the potential to challenge people's views on the environment. What I like about Impact, is that it is an invitation to learn. For, if you want to win the game, it is in your best interested to think more deeply about our world and the challenges it faces. What better way to learn, than through play? Rory O'Connor, Co-Founder Of The Creativity Hub. I see "Impact" as a very useful tool to introduce the concepts of environment sustainability and responsibility to students in an engaging, enjoyable way. This is a perfect way to get students discussing the issues and learning how to cooperate around environmental issues     Nan Goodship, Elementary and High School Teacher Mostly importantly, we need new and innovative approaches in how we learn about sustainability and other societal issues. I see great potential in using games in increasing understanding about sustainability, and Impact, is a leading example of this new approach to education. Peter Sims, MsC. Sustainabiltiy Consultant
  • 4. As a former employee at a child care institution, I'm thrilled about Impact. It would have empowered me to stimulate the childrens' awareness of the world even more during our social time. Thijs van Tilburg, Entrepreneur On behalf of MindTwister we are all very enthusiastic about Impact, and that’s unusual for a new game! Another important reason for me is that I salute the objective of the game. What could be more important? I think you have made a great job so far! It would be an honor for us to publish IMPACT. Joel Ydring, MindTwister Game Publishing Company Impact is a game that gives children and adults alike a chance to discover how their actions might lead to a better world, -or a worse one. We Earthlings are in a delicate position right now, and it's essential that we open our eyes to how the life we lead affects our home; the Earth. Inga Auðbjörg, Politian and KaosPilot
  • 5. JANE MCGONIGAL Because she is a world leader in games that create a positive impact JOHAN ROCKSTORM Because he is a world leader in environmental science AL GORE Because he is a world leader in environmental awareness and politics What are the most effective ways to inspire planet saving passion? As voting citizens what level of environmental awareness do we need in order to make responsible decisions? MY QUESTIONS FOR YOU! AND LET’S ALSO ASK…