LumiKin

Illuminate (ic3@uwaterloo.ca)

ic3@uwaterloo.ca|2020SimulationEducational

LumiScore

55

out of 100

Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision

Up to120min/day

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

38/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

0/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Illuminate is a valuable educational tool for children interested in environmental issues. Engage with your child to discuss the choices they make in the game and the real-world implications of climate change. This can reinforce learning and encourage family discussions about sustainability.

Top Skills Developed

Learning Transfer5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5
Critical Thinking3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
56
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
33
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
0
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)38/100

What your child develops

Illuminate is an educational simulation game designed to teach youth about climate change and climate action. It encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and learning transfer through its adaptive challenge system. Players make choices that impact Canadian communities, fostering an understanding of environmental issues and potential solutions.

Base: UnknownReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Illuminate is a game with a goal of showcasing to youth the effects of climate change and the actions we can take to combat climate change. You are first presented with the task of helping Canada lower carbon pollution and prepare communities for the impacts of climate change.