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Manage competing interests of energy, biodiversity, and community prosperity across diverse landscapes. Your in-game decisions contribute to scientific research on sustainable development challenges. Track the impact of your choices on energy generation, biodiversity, and community well-being.
What's New in Power Up!
1.0.3
December 23, 2022
## [1.0.3] - 2022-12-23 ### Added - added ScenarioQuit analytical event. ### Changed - migrated implementation of Legacy Unity Analytics to custom Google Sheets implementation. - migrated implementation of Unity Remote Settings to Unity Remote Config. - upgraded Unity Editor to 2020.3.43f1
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What is Power Up! about?
Power Up! is an educational simulation game where players manage competing interests of energy generation, biodiversity conservation, and community prosperity across different world landscapes. The game is designed to help players understand how difficult trade-offs are made between different Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
How does playing Power Up! contribute to research?
By playing Power Up!, you directly contribute to cutting-edge scientific research. Data on your in-game decisions are collected and analyzed by scientists to better understand human decision-making regarding sustainable development, aiming to find new ways to tackle global challenges.
Does Power Up! collect personal data?
No, Power Up! does not collect any of your personal data. Only data on your in-game decisions are collected for research purposes. Full details can be found in the "Participant Information" documentation provided by the developer.
What kind of decisions do players make in Power Up!?
Players make choices about investing resources, such as decisions on hydropower dams, land and river biodiversity, and community prosperity. These choices impact the landscapes and can lead to increases or decreases in energy generation, biodiversity, and community well-being.
Can players experience unexpected events in Power Up!?
Yes, players may experience unforeseen events like drought or fire within the game. These events require players to make further decisions and adapt their strategies to manage the impacted world.
What is the learning methodology of Power Up!?
The game uses an experiential learning methodology, allowing players to directly engage with the complexities of sustainable development. By making choices and observing their consequences, players learn about the interconnectedness of energy, nature, and people.
How often is Power Up! updated?
The latest version of Power Up! is 1.0.3, which was last updated on December 23, 2022. Information on future update frequency is not provided.
What devices support Power Up!?
Power Up! is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is available for free and has an age rating of 4+.
