The game “Crisis Rises” was created to bring understanding and raise awareness about the threat of rising waters due to the climate crisis. The goal of the game is for the players—split into 8 teams, each representing a different city agency—to collectively come to a solution to save the city. Since the game cannot be won without seawalls in at least seven of the sixteen districts, it is crucial for the players to discuss and collaborate on a strategy. The timed component adds urgency, compelling players to build alliances quickly in the face of the rising flood.