Games as a force for good

Imagine having your life turned upside down, when you realize that your daughter has Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 5.

As it turns out, managing the meals and medications of a small child is not only a full-time job, it’s also surprisingly confusing. It’s no wonder that so many parents struggle.

My friend Sam Glassenberg (who has had a successful game studio for years) sees everything as a potential problem that games can solve. He’s built an incredible career on it.

Now he’s turned his attention to creating a game called Level One, that teaches people how to manage this complicated and scary diagnosis for themselves or their children.

As we enter a world of VR, AR, and a digital-first landscape, games have tremendous power to bring good into the world, and to help things get done that simply aren’t getting done.

If you know a parent who needs help, send them this free app.