Navigate perspectives. Build harmony. Enter the Forum.
A strategy game about navigating different belief systems and learning how people coexist in a complex world.
Board Preview
A symbolic journey from the outer world toward shared dialogue at the center.
The Idea
Coexist: The Game began as an original concept in 2012 and is now being thoughtfully revived as a strategic learning game. Players travel through a shared world of harmony, conflict, curiosity, dialogue, and temples of learning on their way to the Forum.
What makes it different
This is not a game about proving one belief system right. It is a game about navigating complexity, collecting perspectives, building harmony, and reaching the Forum through learning and thoughtful play.
How it works
Players move through a dynamic board, answer Curiosity cards, engage in Dialogue, manage Conflict respectfully, collect Perspective Tokens, and build enough influence to enter the Forum.
Game Pillars
The project is built around three foundational ideas that shape every future version of the game.
Strategy
Choose routes, manage resources, collect perspective sets, and time your move into the Forum.
Learning
Gain Perspective Tokens through respectful educational prompts and build a personal map of understanding.
Coexistence
Dialogue and Harmony matter. The game rewards curiosity, listening, and thoughtful interaction.
Project Status
The game is currently in early prototype development with a GitHub-first workflow and a browser version in progress.
Current Focus
- Board layout refinement
- Prototype browser build
- Curiosity, Dialogue, Conflict, and Temple decks
- Perspective Map system
Long-Term Vision
- Browser-based playtesting
- Printable tabletop prototype
- Expanded board and card systems
- Possible future standalone app