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Simulation games
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Projects - Simulation games
SPD parliamentary group simulation game
In the SPD parliamentary group's simulation game ‘Zukunftsdialog’ (‘Future Dialogue’), participants contribute their own ideas, develop them further, and then present them to ‘real’ SPD MPs.
Experience politics in the Bundesrat
Once a year, the Bundesrat invites students from the federal state currently holding the presidency to Berlin. For 2-3 days, they then slip into the roles of ministers from 16 federal states or of journalists....
#freeandequal
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights! Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights should be the basis of all action in our world. But how does our...
Regional policy 2.0
Of course, we want to reach as many people as possible. But even the largest pool of facilitators will reach its limits at some point. In addition, long journeys through Germany and beyond are fun...
Negotiations in the Middle Ages and today
From time to time we receive requests of a slightly unusual nature: be it because they cannot be clearly assigned to one of our thematic areas, be it because they are new to us in...
Interactive educational modules, Serious games, Simulation games
"Post It!"
An escape game that sends participants on a time travel to 1943, 1986 and 2021 to explore the history of freedom of expression and dissent in different times. And a second module for elementary school.
Simulation games, Serious games
The Union Lab – Design your own European Union!
Anyone who is involved in European politics is familiar with the debates about the pros and cons as well as the future of European integration. But how do you get young people to engage with...
Changing Climate - A look into the future
The idea of simulating the effects of climate change and climate policy in a game has been with us for some time. Thanks to our long-term partner, the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, the idea became a...
Just transition?
What happens when a country wants to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by half in a relatively short time? What can be done to convince even those who see themselves as losers in the energy...
Simulation games, Interactive educational modules
"A life in Germany"
The Treuhand - depending on the political perspective it is either solely responsible for a "sell-out of the East" or its work is presented as "historically without alternative". More than 30 years after German reunification,...
Conflict in the Gagonian Sea
The South China Sea: a highly complex web of interests of the numerous littoral states and international actors. This multi-layered conflict is the basis for our most technically complex, strategic simulation game to date.
Simulation games, Serious games
Simulation Game Climate Neutral City
Cities have an important role to play in the fight against climate change. This is the subject of our simulation game ‘Climate Neutral City’, which we developed on behalf of the Goethe-Institut and implemented in...
Better work for all?
Our trade union simulation games have developed into a considerable collection. The range of topics as well as methods is increasing.
Hybrid simulation game on district politics in Berlin’s libraries
Local politics, boring? It exists, the political life beyond federal and state politics! The simulation game project "Planspiel Bezirkspolitik" takes on Berlin's local politics and sheds light on the work of the district councils (BVV)....
Online simulation games in higher education
Our online simulation game platform Senaryon is used for a wide range of target groups - from students to professionals. Its use in a university context has also proved particularly successful.
Interactive educational modules, Simulation games
Fact or Fake?
The spread of fake news and hate speech on social media is a major problem for democratic societies. Thanks to the Representation of the European Commission in Germany, we have facilitated more than 50 simulation...
Video-based simulation game "A question of Attitude"
In our video simulation games, the role entry takes place via short video clips - immersive and low-threshold without text. A Question of Attitude" is about a casting call for a dance video that some...
Interactive educational modules, Simulation games
Free simulation game workshops for schools
Eight workshop formats, 1-2 days, free of charge for schools! We have been offering youth workshops with simulation games for the FES since 2006. We are delighted that the framework agreement has been extended by...
Democracy under pressure
The rule of law is a fundamental principle of our societies and an important pillar of the European Union. A fair, independent and secure legal system protects citizens from arbitrary government, discrimination and violation of...
Interactive educational modules, Simulation games
Citizens' assembly in action!
For the German Federal Agency for Civic Education (bpb), we developed a simulation game on the topic of social inequality, in two versions for 11- to 14-year-olds and for young people aged 15 and up...
