Earth Girl Volcano

A casual strategy game about mitigating volcanic hazard risks.

Earth Girl Volcano is an interactive casual strategy game about making strategic decisions that minimize risk in communities exposed to volcanic hazards. This casual strategy game is focused on hazard preparedness and response skills, and it was developed by an interdisciplinary team of scientists and artists. The game is inspired by real-life situations in communities located near volcanoes throughout the Pacific Ring of Fire. The game allows players to prepare for emergency evacuations and respond during volcanic hazards such as ash fall, mudflows and burning clouds. The gameplay encourages proactive exploration and discovery of these scenarios, with Earth Girl and the villagers providing knowledge, tips and feedback throughout the game. The level of success of players in this game is directly tied to their level of interaction with the virtual community.