Each game consists of at least three such booklets. One is a statement of agreed facts about the conflict situation, and each of the other two booklets states the viewpoint and interests of one of the parties. Our goal is to provide an enjoyable way for students to learn concepts of conflict resolution including the difference between negotiation, arbitration, and mediation, the difference between interests, issues and personalities, and the strategies of competition, compromise, and collaboration. A person using Role Play Peacegames is able to introduce conflict resolution concepts in an enjoyable way. A mediation session is least productive if people just talk about personalities, because parties are unlikely to change personalities.
Players also grasp the power of alternatives such as competition, compromise and collaboration.
Students play the parts of parties who have disagreements, and the part of a mediator who help the parties to reach agreement. Role Play Peacegames are available for all types of conflicts for all ages. All games are attractive with large clear printing. Students are placed in small groups for simulations. Then each party in the conflict reads sheets which describe their positions and interests.