Issue-Focused Tour

 
So you are looking for some creative responses to an issue you are passionate about.

Introduction. We are deeply committed to helping people find fresh approaches to a very broad range of social and personal issues. If you have been passionate about your issue for sometime, you have probably concluded that your issue is very complex. Most people believe that complex problems require complex solutions. We don't. We believe complexity is far more vulnerable to small, simple actions than it is to large, complex plans. (To learn why, see 'Play and change the world'.) We are committed to helping you discover your own unique way of tackling the issue you are passionate about… and helping you make a difference.

Stop 1. Issues. Under issues you will find a list of specific issues and a summary of our approach to that issue. You will also find a summary of the games and articles related to that issue. If your issue is not listed here, do not despair. Our general approach to issues may inspire a new way for you to tackle your own issue. In addition, you may find other people elsewhere on the site tackling your issue.

Stop 2. Games. These are the small, simple actions that we think can make a very big difference. Look down the list of games and see which ones tickle your fancy. You can start playing most games immediately. Each game is a starting point and we encourage you to add your own creative flair… small or large.

Stop 3. The Games Incubator. Under games you will find the games incubator where you can watch new games being hatched... or participate in the evolution of new games. You may even put a game in the incubator that addresses your specific issue and invite the world to help you evolve that game.

Stop 4. The Play Pages. The Play Pages are where you and other people record their adventures in creating a better world through play. It is where you can gather inspiration and hints on how to play your chosen games with more daring and pizzazz.

Stop 5. Articles. Not just any play changes the world. This is where the serious thinking behind the games, and the emerging games, takes place. Read the articles, or post some yourself.

Stop 6. Citizenship. Citizens of this site are free to participate in forums, create play pages, and post articles. You also get your very own personal page, called 'My Place', where you can keep track of the issues you are passionate about, the games you are playing, the favorite play pages you like to visit, and all your other favorite places on the site. Citizenship is free!

Stop 7. About Us. This is a citizen-driven site dedicated to incubating and disseminating social innovations. While we, the founders, try to provide an ongoing creative spark, the real creative genius of the site is supplied by visitors and members. The considerable costs of running this site are paid for by cities and individuals who buy our products and use our services. Creative Communities International is a registered company in Australia.

Stop 8. Info Center. Finding your way around a new neighborhood can be a little daunting. At the Info Center you will find a map of the neighborhood, and useful tutorials on activities such as how to set up your very own 'My Place' page, or set up a play page, or submit an article.

We haven't shown you all the features, but this should be enough to get you started on your adventure of discovery. Welcome. Please return often.