The PeaceGame is an online platform designed to foster scenario-based dialogue and strategic engagement in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. Developed by LUGARIT with the support of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the platform leverages interactive simulations, wargaming methodologies, and strategic analytics to bring together policymakers, researchers, civil society actors, and other stakeholders.

By providing a structured yet flexible environment, The PeaceGame allows participants to test strategies, negotiate agreements, and explore win-win solutions in complex conflict and post-conflict settings. The platform bridges field realities with policy-making by transforming research and real-world dynamics into actionable insights for peacebuilding.

Key Features

• Real-World Scenarios: Players are assigned roles—governments, public figures, or non-state actors—within carefully designed conflict scenarios based on real-life research.

• Structured Gameplay: The game unfolds over multiple rounds where players draft proposals, negotiate, vote, and adapt strategies as the scenario evolves.

• Collaborative & Competitive Play: Players engage in strategic thinking, building alliances or competing for influence in a realistic decision-making environment.

• Real-Time Analytics: The platform tracks interactions, votes, and outcomes, generating valuable insights that enhance future peacebuilding strategies.Customizable & Scalable: The PeaceGame can be adapted for different conflicts, regions, and stakeholder groups, making it a versatile tool for various governance, development, and security scenarios.

• Expert Facilitation by LUGARIT: Every PeaceGame session is guided by LUGARIT’s team of experts, ensuring that scenarios are tailored to participants’ needs and that results are effectively analyzed and applied.

Why The PeaceGame?

Traditional peace negotiations often struggle with stakeholder complexity, conflicting interests, and information overload. The PeaceGame addresses these challenges by providing a digital facilitation tool that helps mediators, policymakers, and practitioners simulate real-world conflicts, test policy options, and enhance decision-making processes.

The platform is particularly valuable for:

• Policymakers & Peacebuilders – Crafting effective conflict resolution strategies.

• Researchers & Analysts – Testing hypotheses and studying negotiation dynamics.

• Civil Society & Humanitarian Actors – Engaging in multi-stakeholder dialogue.

• Students & Educators – Gaining hands-on experience in negotiation, diplomacy, and strategy.

Explore The PeaceGame

The PeaceGame is currently available by invitation. To learn more about the platform, request a session, or explore its capabilities, visit The PeaceGame website  thepeacegame.com