Earthquake in Zipland” is the first computer game designed to help children of
separated or divorced parents cope with their new reality.
With the help of its main character, Moose, it addresses situations
surrounding children and divorce in a way no other game has ever dealt with
before, with a unique approach that is both entertaining and effective.
The game takes the child on an adventure full of colorful characters and
challenging tasks, while dealing with a number of important issues surrounding
divorce and separation.
Along the quest, the child helps Moose deal with different fantasy-like
scenarios which ultimately deal indirectly with issues parallel to those of his
own, issues such as anger, guilt, loyalty conflicts, the fantasy to reunite the
divorced parents and other emotional effects of divorce on children.
“Earthquake in Zipland” not only offers the child a chance to vicariously
deal with separation and divorce through the main character’s eyes, but also
opens the way to direct dialogue, making it a valuable tool for both parents and
therapists.
What is Earthquake in Zipland?
A psychological edutainment product which deals with important issues surrounding children and divorce and is
presented as an adventure game full of challenges and fun.
A tool designed to help children of divorce cope with their new reality.
A game that incorporates techniques and therapeutic insights from the fields
of clinical psychology, family therapy, child therapy and divorce/separation
therapy.
A high quality and exciting game created by a talented team of
scriptwriters, graphic designers and musical composers.
A challenging game for children of divorce, ages 9-12.
The game begins in Zipland, a small paradise island comprised of two parts held
together by a zipper, which represents the marriage of the parents (the King and
Queen). Suddenly an earthquake rips the island into two, leaving the king and the
queen on separate islands. “Moose”, the hero, sets out on a quest to build a new zipper and try to
re-combine the two islands so that life can go on as before (which of course he
can’t).
How to play the game...
The following video explains the basic functions of how to play the
game, including how to complete the first episode. If you are
interested in trying to complete the episode without any outside help,
it is recommended to skip this video. Before your child begins playing
the full game, it is recommended that the parent or helping
professional view this video in order to understand the basic game
features.
The game then takes the players on a “Quest” through 3D scenery filled with
dozens of colorful characters, while dealing indirectly with common short and
longterm effects of divorce on children.
Earthquake in Zipland” is the first computer game designed to help children of
separated or divorced parents cope with their new reality.
