PURPOSE DRIVEN GAMES DRIVING CHANGE THROUGH GAMES
“No” to death by PowerPoint. We turn complex information into engaging, interactive experiences people can understand, discuss, and act on. At PDG we say,
Solving complex issues doesn’t have to be dull. Why Interactive Learning Works Source: Chernikova, O., Heitzmann, N., Stadler, M., Holzberger, D., Seidel, T., & Fischer, F. (2020). Simulation-Based Learning in Higher Education: A Meta-Analysis. Simulation-based learning gives participants an opportunity to apply knowledge to realistic situations, receive feedback, and reflect on the consequences of their decisions. Studies show that this type of learning greatly improves participant comprehension, confidence, and retention. Municipalities, institutions, nonprofits, and other community-serving organizations addressing issues concerning : Planning Economic Development Housing Transportation We work with: At Purpose Driven Games, we design and facilitate engaging interactive workshops called GameShops (Games + Workshop) that allow participants to explore real- world challenges, consider competing perspectives, and make informed decisions.TM
EMPOWERENGAGEEDUCATE Our GameShops The Result: Shared understanding of the issue→greater clarity about the tradeoffs→a stronger foundation for informed decisions and action. Engage → Put learning into practice Participants apply what they have learned, consider competing priorities, and make decisions within a realistic challenge. Empower → Translate insight into action Participants reflect on the experience, connect key insights to their work, and identify actionable next steps. Educate → Establish common ground Participants learn the essential concepts, terminology, and context needed to contribute confidently. What is a GameShop ? A GameShop is a structured, facilitated experience that uses game mechanics, guided discussion, and collaborative problem-solving to turn complex topics into active learning. This interactive format can support information sharing, training, dialogue, and other organizational initiatives. Instead of sitting through a presentation, participants actively explore ideas, consider different perspectives, make decisions, and gain tools they can apply beyond the event.TM Moving Beyond PowerPoint
Original experiences developed around specific organizational or community challenges. Custom GameShop Deveopment Research, analysis, and planning that help organizations understand complex challenges and determine what comes next. Strategic Consulting Structured conversations that help groups build alignment, make decisions, and establish priorities. Facilitation Services Proven experiences which can be used in a wide range of events. Signature GameShops Choose the right engagement for your organization We help organizations choose and develop the right engagement to address complex challenges and drive meaningful results. Our services range from proven and custom GameShops to facilitation and strategic consulting. Whether used independently or together, these services provide flexible ways to help organizations address challenges, engage audiences, and move toward informed, practical action. Support Shaped Around Your Goals
Bring community education to life using our Signature GameShops. Each engagement includes a logistics consultation, facilitation, and a post-event GameShop Impact Report.Create a shared vision ScenariosTM Participants use building bricks to examine underlying challenges, explore possible futures, and identify priorities for envisioning an ideal community. Best for: Community visioning, ideation, collaborative problem-solving, strategic foresight 2 HOURS 30 MIN 10-40 PARTICIPANTS Explore different viewpoints PerspectivesTM Best for: Stakeholder alignment, site planning, decisions-analysis, and collaborative problem- solving 8-322 HOURS 30 MIN PARTICIPANTS Participants use cards to determine the highest and best use for a specific area, explore competing priorities, and work toward shared solutions. 3 HOURS 3 HOURS Make zoning accessible Zoning for Stronger CommunitiesTM Participants use a facilitated board game to investigate how zoning codes influence development, access, and community outcomes. Best for: Zoning education, land-use engagement, community education 8-32 PARTICIPANTS Improve team cohesion Collaboration LabTM Teams practice communication, coordination, and decision-making through a series of structured challenges. Best for: Team development, leadership, communication, and organizational effectiveness 6-18 PARTICIPANTS Signature GameShops Proven games that activate community change
Smart Growth America Case Study #1 Connecting Zoning Code and Health OutcomesOUTCOMES & IMPACT 72% began with low or moderate confidence interpreting zoning code. 2 11 3 Goal: Help community-based leaders understand how zoning policy affects health outcomes, build confidence interpreting zoning codes, and connect land-use decisions to real-world community impacts. PROJECT OVERVIEW Client Snapshot A national organization that supports the creation of healthy, prosperous, and resilient communities through research, advocacy, and direct technical assistance. Client Type: National Non-Profit Location: Washington, DC Audience Type: Regional Community-Based Organizations Strategic consulting Signature GameShop Customization - Zoning for Stronger Communities TM GameShop facilitation GameShop Impact ReportSCOPE OF WORK OUR APPROACH PDG customized Zoning for Stronger Communities™ with health-equity content and examples while preserving the core board-game mechanics. The facilitated experience gave participants a practical way to interpret zoning code, examine land-use tradeoffs, and connect policy decisions to community health outcomes. Participants left ready to engage in zoning and land- use discussions. 100% left confident or very confident interpreting zoning code. Making complex policy accessible through hands-on, practice-based learning.
2 11 3 Invest Clayton Development Authority Case Study #2OUTCOMES & IMPACT Participants built a stronger foundation for coordinated workforce action. 73% expressed interest in joining a countywide workforce collaborative. 93% rated the breakout activities and audience engagement as excellent.Turning shared challenges into cross-organizational commitment and coordinated action. Goal: Develop a countywide workforce collaboration strategy that helped community organizations coordinate efforts, address shared challenges, and work more effectively together. PROJECT OVERVIEW Client Snapshot A county agency designed to attract jobs and investment opportunities by engaging local, regional, and national partners. Client Type: Local Government Location: Clayton County, GA Audience Type: County Departments & Regional Partners Strategic consulting Custom GameShop Development GameShop Facilitation GameShop Impact ReportSCOPE OF WORK OUR APPROACH PDG conducted strategic consulting and developed a custom GameShop focused on countywide workforce collaboration. Participants explored governance and collaboration models, clarified shared priorities, and practiced coordinating joint workforce initiatives across organizational boundaries. Building Countywide Workforce Collaboration
OUTCOMES & IMPACTAdapting a Signature GameShop across languages, cultures, and leadership contexts. Goal: Help international community leaders explore a complex land-development challenge through collaborative problem-solving during Partners of the Americas’ What Works conference. PROJECT OVERVIEW Client Snapshot A US based international development nonprofit organization that builds partnerships between people, institutions, and organizations across the Western Hemisphere. OUR APPROACH Organization Type: Multinational Nonprofit Location: Panama City, Panama Audience Type: International Community- Based Organizations Signature GameShop Customization - Perspectives Multilingual GameShop facilitation Guided reflection and application Gameshop Impact ReportSCOPE OF WORK PDG adapted Perspectives™ for a Latin American and Caribbean audience while preserving the core card-based perspective-taking format. Participants assessed the highest and best use of a parcel of land, considered competing community viewpoints, and worked collaboratively toward an actionable solution. The experience was facilitated in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. Facilitated training for 30+ leaders of community- based organizations 1 2 1 3 Delivered the GameShop in three languages: Spanish, Portuguese, and English Delivered training to participants from 14 countries across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe. Partners of the America Case Study #3 PROBLEM SOLVING ACROSS BORDERS
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