Akoha, Alternate Reality Game for Social Good

This is dope:

"Akoha combines online games, social networking and real-world activity to help make the world a better place. Akoha players carry out acts of kindness - known as "missions" - to collect points recruit new players and, as important, spread acts of kindness. The Montreal-based company was founded in 2007 by long-time friends and entrepreneurs Austin Hill and Alex Eberts, who believe that games and online communities could make make a positive impact on people around the world."

So, it's a game that merges off and on-line play and that results in building a library in Nepal (with nonprofit partner, Room to Read). RtoR is their first partner - looks like they're seeking others. I just bought my deck of game cards. Excited to get them and play.

Like Akoha, we're very much inspired by the domain of gaming - and seeking ways to use game mechanics to drive social change. Looks like they've got a great off/online connection with these cards. Clever, fun, meaningful. 

See this press release for more info.

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[Sean Power]

Thanks for the mention Ben. Don't hesitate to contact us (www.twitter.com/akoha or http://community.akoha.com) if you have any questions. Hope to see you in game!