Quake
Faculty Contributors: Howard Kunreuther, Robert Meyer
Groups of student homeowners invest in earthquake-mitigation measures and watch the impact of earthquakes with various magnitudes
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Quake is a dynamic, real-time game where participants take the role of home-owners in a fictitious land prone to earthquakes. The game simulates 50 years of owning a home, typically in a continuous interval of 10 to 20 minutes. At any time, players may choose to mitigate earthquake risk by upgrading certain parts of their homes. As the game progresses, an earthquake may occur at any time and cause damage to homes. The degree of damage depends on the magnitude of the earthquake and the home's distance from the earthquake's epicenter.
- The map area shows where the participants' homes are located on the fictitious map
- The timeline area shows the events that have occurred and how much time has elapsed since the simulation started.
- The housing data shows the cash and protection levels of each competitor. The home graphic gives specific information on which upgrade was purchased by its colors.
- The home upgrades option is used to make upgrade decisions.
