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Lemon&Lime
30th Jul 2010, 8:50 PM
This game was developed by unicef as a way of educating children about the reality of poverty in Haiti.

http://www.unicef.org/voy/explore/rights/explore_3142.html

It's really challenging. I've only managed to complete it with everyone still living once or twice over the past couple of weeks, and if you're a lover of strategy games it's fun to play while you're just chilling on your laptop and don't want to load a full game. Also as it's a family-based strategy, Some sim lovers may like it.

Synposis: You have in your care a family of five. A mother and father, a teenager son and daughter, and a child male. They can either spend each season working, learning, resting, or in hospital (hopefully not the last) not to mention volunteering for free to work on projects which could improve your family in the long run. You play the game over 4 years within the game, divided into 16 seasons which translates as 16 "turns" and 3 checkpoints before you finish.

Enjoy!

ElPresidente
31st Jul 2010, 6:54 AM
It's a very clever game. I highly recommend people check it out - least of all for learning about Haiti's plight.

Lemon&Lime
31st Jul 2010, 4:10 PM
It is very clever, and all the more important after the recent earthquake. It's been there for years - I played it while at school and then re-discovered it recently.

Tip: Switching to "poor living" may save you money, but it will decrease your family's health quicker in the long run.