PEACEGAME Wins “Serious Games Innovation Award”

This recognition is a testament to The PEACEGAME’s revolutionary approach to conflict resolution, despite facing strong competition from other groundbreaking projects.
Winning the prize for innovation was particularly surprising and gratifying due to the high caliber of participants. The jury was convinced by The PEACEGAME’s ability to address complex conflict scenarios with a non-violent, diplomatic perspective. The criteria for innovation included creativity in design, technological advancement, and the potential to provide impactful solutions to real-world challenges.
Why The PEACEGAME Deserves the Innovation Prize:

• Creativity in Design: The PEACEGAME’s unique approach to simulating peace negotiations in a highly interactive format was considered groundbreaking, especially in a military-centric context like I/ITSEC.
• Technological Advancement: The sophisticated AI-engine allows decision-makers to predict the outcomes of their actions, providing a practical and immersive training tool.
• Real-World Impact: By emphasizing non-violent solutions, The PEACEGAME offers an alternative perspective to traditional conflict resolution, which resonated strongly with both civilian and military participants.

CRISP’s Director, Andreas, presented The PEACEGAME during the event’s four days, successfully drawing significant attention to its potential. Attendees valued the simulation as a refreshing and innovative tool for leadership training. Additionally, the AI-engine received praise not only from participants but also from other game designers, further validating its cutting-edge design.
Andreas also established promising connections with leadership training programs in the U.S. and internationally. These relationships hold tremendous potential to develop into real partnerships, as CRISP plans to expand the use of The PEACEGAME in diverse educational and training settings. Furthermore, Andreas identified collaborators who share CRISP’s vision for peace and is already planning joint initiatives for 2025.
Looking ahead, CRISP is eager to build upon the ideas and insights gained at I/ITSEC, enhancing The PEACEGAME with more features and innovations. Winning the Innovation Award has been a motivating and humbling experience, solidifying CRISP’s commitment to revolutionizing peacebuilding through simulation games.
Stay tuned as The PEACEGAME continues to evolve into an even more sophisticated platform for conflict resolution in 2025 and beyond!