Gifts of Culture is a board game role-playing simulation of a culturally diverse community. Players become the representatives of various groups living in the flood-prone valley. Though they represent various views and ideals they all have the same goal – for their group to have a better life. How can they achieve that with the constant threat of flood looming above their heads?
Each of the actions has its advantages and disadvantages. Information sharing and collaboration can greatly improve players’ outcomes. However, diverse cultural backgrounds make it very difficult.
The Gift of Culture allows players to experience how cultural differences can lead to troubles but at the same time they can also be very helpful. Use the “gift of culture” to improve community flood resilience.
The game was designed and developed within the EDUCEN (European Disasters in Urban Centres: a Culture Expert Network) project within the EU Horizon 2020 Programme.
