Conclusion

As a creator of games for impact, your work has the potential to make meaningful, positive change in the world. By aligning your game mechanics with your impact goals, you can design experiences that engage players while promoting awareness, shifting mindsets, and even influencing real-world behaviors.

To maximize the impact of your game, it’s essential to keep your impact goals at the forefront of your mind throughout the development process. Establish a clear vision for the change you want to create and allow that vision to guide your design decisions. Regularly iterate and playtest to ensure that your game's mechanics effectively reinforce your intended message. Engage with experts and stakeholders who can provide valuable insights and help amplify the reach and influence of your completed game.

For example, in grantee Crab God, by Chaos Theory Games, the development team shared how their game aligns to specific SDG goals. 

Chaos Game Theory Studio aligning Crab God game to UN SDKs

Measuring the outcomes of your game, both qualitatively and quantitatively, is crucial for assessing its effectiveness in achieving your desired impact. By sharing your findings with the broader game development community, you contribute to the collective understanding of how games can be harnessed as a powerful force for good.

Above all, stay connected with your fellow creators who share your passion for making a difference through their work. Engage with communities like Unity for Humanity, participate in game jams, and support and uplift one another. Together, we can leverage the unique strengths of the gaming medium to address important issues, expand perspectives, and drive positive change in the world, one game at a time.

Above all, stay connected with your fellow creators who share your passion for making a difference through their work. Engage with communities like Unity for Humanity, participate in game jams, and support and uplift one another. Together, we can leverage the unique strengths of the gaming medium to address important issues, expand perspectives, and drive positive change in the world, one game at a time.

If you are interested in being a part of the Unity for Humanity community, join our Discord server to connect with other social impact-focused creators, ask technical questions, and learn from like-minded people. We also encourage you to apply for Unity for Humanity Open Calls, which we open up every fall. Through our Open Calls, Unity has supported 300 creators with $2 million dollars. You could be our next Unity for Humanity creator! 

Unity for Humanity's impact

If you have a vision for a game that could create a meaningful impact, now is the time to bring that vision to life. By designing with intention, developing with focus, and sharing your game with the world, you can be a catalyst for the change you wish to see. As a Unity for Humanity creator, you are part of a global movement of game developers who are harnessing the power of play to make a difference. So let's get started and create some games that will leave a lasting impact on the world!