On-Site Simulation Games: Digital Support for Face-to-Face Negotiations

Integration of Digital Elements in On-Site Simulation Games

On-site simulation games thrive on the direct exchange between present participants and trainers. In our digitally supported on-site games, the game content — including scenario, background information, and role profiles — is digitally presented (“paperless simulation game”). The software guides participants step-by-step through the game while personal communication is enriched with digital components.

This approach offers the advantage of a more sustainable use of materials and resources and allows for a clearer structuring of game phases and task systems through the integration of digital functions. This includes Senaryon’s task and messaging systems as well as digital feedback from game management. Preparatory units, videos, and other multimedia content tailored to each role can thus be easily integrated into the simulation game.

The integration of digital components in face-to-face events is one of the central lessons learned from the pandemic. Digital tools are indispensable in modern learning environments. Our offering with Senaryon overcomes the rigid opposition of “all online” or “all on-site” and combines the strengths of both approaches.

The “Simulation Game+” Format and the “Paperless” Model

With the Senaryon simulation game platform, we can meet the needs of customers and participants: with the hybrid “Simulation Game+” format and the “paperless” model.

The “Simulation Game+” solution offers digitally supported games with features such as interactive maps and indicators that react to actions and decisions of the participants. Traditional paper games cannot offer these elements, as shown by the strategy game “Conflict in the Gagonian Sea,” whose interactive map changes based on the political decisions of the participants.

The “paperless” approach uses interactive multimedia formats to convey information. By providing it digitally, resources are saved, and participants are guided through logistical aspects of the event. Features like voting, press releases, and quiz questions contribute to an engaging gaming experience and easier game instructions.

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