Designer Quote by Jane McGonigal
“Every game designer should make one explicitly world-changing game. Lawyers do pro bono work, why can't we?”
About This Quote
Source Book: Reality Is Broken, Jane McGonigal, 2011
Designers should aim to create games that have a profound societal impact, similar to how lawyers provide free legal aid.
In simple terms: Make games that change the world.
Key Takeaway
Create games that solve real problems.
Themes
social impact
game design
responsibility
innovation
Mood
inspirational
determined
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- education reform
- public health campaigns
- environmental awareness
- community building
Key Concepts
gamification
social change
ethical design
Questions to Reflect On
- What real-world issue could a game address?
- How can profit goals align with social impact?
A Different Perspective
Not all games can be both fun and transformative; market pressures may limit ambition.
