MyMiniLautern: A Game for Experiencing the Opportunities of Mobility Change

One aspect of smart cities is the change in mobility that is urgently needed due to environmental pollution and global warming. The aim is to find ways in which the digital transformation can support smart cities in this endeavor. In this context, an app game was developed that presents new mobility concepts and enables players to decide which mobility measures should be activated in a virtual environment reflecting a concrete smart city district. In the game, a citizens' council consisting of a representative group of citizens reacts to the selected mobility measures and shows how satisfied they are with the players' decisions. Also, social implications of such (sometimes) difficult decisions are shown. The players realize that there is no easy way of change, but also that many new mobility concepts already exist that can support cities in becoming greener.