Games are usually designed for children, and even adults, to have fun and enjoy their time. However, the gaming world is emerging as a new medium for social change bringing closer stories of refugees. Not only do game developers aim at raising awareness of the most critical humanitarian issues, but also they engage players in simulation games inspired from real life experiences of refugee. The mobile game ‘Bury me, My Love’, to be released on IOS and Android in Sept 2017, is “a story of love, hope and migration”. It is presented in an interactive fiction format where Nour, a Syrian woman, tries to reach Europe through the help of her husband, who stays back in Syria. The game is an emotional experience weighed with tough choices; it is designed using three core game mechanics aiming at reflecting reality. Time or money, roads and the character’s moral system determine the player’s choices and have a direct impact on the story narrative. “This game is about those who achieve that goal. It is about those who don’t. It is about those who die trying. It is a game about the world around…
