In this poster we present findings from two studies that evaluate player learning from and perception of Fate of the World (Red Redemption, 2011), a comprehensive climate change simulation game in which players assume the role of an autocratic world leader charged with selecting political policies and maintaining global political, ecological, and economic stability during the 21st and 22nd centuries. In our first study we interviewed participants (n=6) about their experiences during game play, and recorded gameplay decisions through saved games. In our second study, participants (n=33, experimental n=18, control n=15) completed an extensive survey with standardized batteries as well as specialized questions we designed to investigate how the game might have impacted learning and opinions about specific political policies related to climate change mitigation. Participants were also interviewed.
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