Darfur is Dying is a human-rights based simulation game where players must negotiate threats by the Janjaweed militias to live. Players must forage for water and risk death. Players must try to live for at least seven days in a refugee camp. The game is not fun, just like life in the Sudan, and I do not think a player can "win." It is a very challenging game, and it is difficult to stay alive.
“Darfur is Dying is a viral video game for change that provides a window into the experience of the 2.5 million refugees in the Darfur region of Sudan. Players must keep their refugee camp functioning in the face of possible attack by Janjaweed militias. Players can also learn more about the genocide in Darfur that has taken the lives of 400,000 people, and find ways to get involved to help stop this human rights and humanitarian crisis.” The impact of this game may be very upsetting to people, and I would only recommend it to mature high school level students who have already learned about the problems in Darfur. Most of the players will die, and it is very depressing. The facts that are presented, while true in this region, are very disturbing.
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