Project CHANGE (pre-alpha)

Project CHANGE is a time-based household management sim where every choice impacts your eco-footprint. Balance work, wellbeing, and sustainability as you upgrade your home, tackle mini-games like recycling and eco-shopping, and face events drawn from real-world climate challenges. Inspired by The Sims and free-to-play strategy games, this prototype blends engaging gameplay with environmental education, encouraging players to build greener habits, one decision at a time.<br>

Project CHANGE was developed as part of an academic research initiative exploring how gamification can foster sustainable thinking and behaviour. Drawing on theories from environmental psychology, educational design, and game studies, the project involved literature reviews, iterative prototyping, and playtesting to evaluate player engagement and learning outcomes. The game is now the subject of a forthcoming British Academy journal. It represents a collaborative effort to bridge the gap between entertainment and education through interactive systems.<br>

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