DESIGNING SERIOUS GAMES TO UNDERSTAND THE CHALLENGES OF THE ANTHROPOCENE

Abstract The challenges of the Anthropocene require a deep transformation world's economic organization. In order to manage such change, it is necessary have systemic vision resources, processes at stake and their interdependencies. One possible approach modeling part this complexity biophysical flow accounting. involve populations in participatory processes. It therefore important understand effects. However, accounting tools remain too complicated. This why we designed serious games present issues simple way, articulate them with concrete experiences already lived by citizens take step back, mobilizing participation, emotions discussions. first game was show geographical transfer pressure through description steps leading purchase chicken, starting vegetable culture allowing feed it. second competition use between resources. Designed as board game, also involves reflection on cooperative competitive aspects many societal situations.