At the dawn of a new society, how will you decide?
Quandary wins a top global EdTech award
Quandary will receive funding to make this proven tool even more powerful for 21st century challenges.
Three innovations, enabled by Tools Competition prize:
- Build-your-own game engine: In addition to Quandary’s existing episodes, educators and students will be able to create their own episodes and dilemmas, using Quandary’s proven game design.
- AI-centered episode: Students will have access to a new episode, immersing them in the possibilities and limitations of AI.
- AI chatbot: Post-game conversation and reflection will be strengthened with an AI chatbot.
For more information, please contact us at info@learninggamesnetwork.org.
Meet our Advisory Board!
We’re thrilled to welcome our Quandary Advisory Board members! Quandary will be better and stronger thanks to their incredible expertise.
We extend a warm welcome to:
- David Alsdorf
- Matthew Farber
- Javier Prieto
- Kat Schrier
- Rebecca Turco
New research shows Quandary's effectiveness
University researchers recently completed a nationwide study of Quandary and its research-based curriculum options.
Key findings
- Increase in fact vs. opinion comprehension
- Increase in self-reported perspective-taking
- Increase in prosocial identities (concern for others)
- Increase in positive perceptions of classroom climate with project-based curriculum
- Universal teacher satisfaction and high student engagement
What can you do in Quandary?
Planet Braxos needs your help!
When the people on planet Braxos can’t resolve their dilemmas, they need help from you, their Captain. Settle disputes by considering facts, opinions, and solutions… and shape the future of a new civilization.
A free, nonprofit interactive learning game in ethical decision-making
Quandary engages students in ethical decision-making and develops skills that help them identify and resolve ethical issues in their own lives through engaging story and fun gameplay. There is no one right answer in the game, just as in real life. But each action has consequences that affect the player, others in the community and the planet Braxos.
From the creators of Zoombinis and Lure of the Labyrinth
Quandary was created by an award-winning team of experts across the fields of child development, social and emotional learning, and game design. The Learning Games Network partnered with scholars at Harvard and Tufts University and the MIT Education Arcade to design the game, which was produced by FableVision Studios.
Love for Quandary
Most MeaningfulMeaningful Play2012- Gold AwardParents’ Choice2013
- Game of the YearGames for Change2013
- Tools CompetitionTop Award Winner2024
- Top Pick for LearningCommon Sense Education2018
- FinalistJapan Prize2014
- Silver AwardSerious Play2013