Pandemic game

<div class="image-text-container"> <div class="image-box" style = "margin-bottom: -60px;"> <img src="https://i.postimg.cc/Jhgfpnnj/pandemic-game-image.png" width="200"> </div> <div class="text-box"> <p class="typing-effect">Pandemic Data Sharing Game</p> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph" style="font-size: 16px; margin-top: 0;"> Welcome to my Pandemic Data Sharing Game! This is an educational simulation where you will play as the leader of a nation during a global pandemic. <span class="tooltip">(If you can't see a start button below hover here) - hovering over golden text ingame provides more information!<span class="tooltip-text">Try zooming out via your browser. The start button might be cut off.</span></span> Your decisions will shape the trajectory of the crisis and impact four key areas: - **Healthcare response**: The nation's ability to manage the pandemic. - **Economic Stability**: The financial health of your country. - **Public Trust**: Confidence your citizens have in your leadership. - **Global Goodwill**: Your country's reputation on the world stage. (text-colour:red)[Can you lead your country through the crisis?] </div> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Start Game</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "ScenarioIntroduction") ] (set: $healthcareResponse to 5) (set: $economy to 5) (set: $publicTrust to 5) (set: $globalGoodwill to 5) (set: $currentCases to 0) (set: $currentDeaths to 0) (set: $initialized to true) (set: $day to 1) (set: $Flag_ConcededBiotechUltimatum to false) (set: $Flag_AdmittedEarlyKnowledge to false) (set: $SideEvent_Biotech_Complete to false) (set: $SideEvent_PressLeak_Complete to false) (set: $Flag_Event1_Collaboration to false) (set: $Flag_Event2_Transparency to false) (set: $Flag_Event3_Containment to false) (set: $Flag_Event4_Communication to false)

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat flash-increase">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust + 1) </div> <div id="economy" class="stat flash-decrease">Economy: (print: $economy-1)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat flash-increase">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill+1)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat flash-increase">Health Response: (print: $healthcareResponse+1)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -10px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases+20)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths+1)] </div> <p class="paragraph"> Your honest disclosure reassures global health bodies and encourages public cooperation. While markets dip, <span class="tooltip">WHO<span class="tooltip-text">World Health Organization (WHO): An international agency that coordinates global health efforts. The WHO sets rules (like the IHR) to manage outbreaks, supports research, and helps countries prepare for pandemics.</span></span> experts offer quick advice, helping contain the initial clusters. Cases reach about 45, with 1 reported death. </p> (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5)  (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: " Event2") ] (set: $healthcareResonse to $healthcareResponse + 1) (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust + 1) (set: $globalGoodwill to $globalGoodwill + 1) (set: $economy to $economy - 1) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 20) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 1) (set: $Flag_Event1_Collaboration to true) (live: 0.1s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust) </div> <div id="economy" class="stat flash-increase">Economy: (print: $economy+1)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat">Health Response: (print: $healthcareResponse)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -10px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases+35)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths+1)] </div> <p class="paragraph"> Your cautious messaging avoids panic and supports the economy, but offers little incentive for outside aid or public vigilance. Cases climb to about 60, with 1 death reported so far. </p> (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5)  (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: " Event2") ] (set: $healthcareResonse to $healthcareResponse) (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust) (set: $globalGoodwill to $globalGoodwill) (set: $economy to $economy + 1) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 35) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 1) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat flash-decrease">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust - 1) </div> <div id="economy" class="stat flash-increase">Economy: (print: $economy+1)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat flash-decrease">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill-1)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat flash-decrease">Health Response: (print: $healthcareResponse-1)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -10px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases+45)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths+2)] </div> <p class="paragraph"> By holding back news, you keep markets calm but lose valuable time and trust. Without early guidance, infections surge to about 70 cases, and 2 people have died before you take any action. </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: " Event2") ] (set: $healthcareResonse to $healthcareResponse - 1) (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust - 1) (set: $globalGoodwill to $globalGoodwill - 1) (set: $economy to $economy + 1) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 45) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 2) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat"> Economy: (print: $economy)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -80px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths)] </div> <div class="paragraph"> (text-colour:green)[''15th January 2025''] (if: $Flag_Event1_Collaboration is false)[You tell the public a novel pathogen is suspected.]Your national lab is struggling to fully characterize the virus. <span class="tooltip">WHO<span class="tooltip-text">World Health Organization (WHO): An international agency that coordinates global health efforts. The WHO sets rules (like the IHR) to manage outbreaks, supports research, and helps countries prepare for pandemics.</span></span>'s international lab network requests a sample for <span class="tooltip">genomic sequencing<span class="tooltip-text">Genomic Sequencing: A laboratory process used to decode the genetic material (DNA or RNA) of viruses, identifying their structure, mutations, and variants.</span></span>. Local biotech firms caution that prematurely sharing <span class="tooltip">genomic data<span class="tooltip-text">Genomic Data: Information about the genetic structure of a virus, including mutations that affect transmission, severity, and vaccine effectiveness. Sharing genomic data helps researchers design vaccines, tests, and treatments, but it raises concerns about intellectual property rights (IPR) and benefit-sharing agreements under frameworks like the Nagoya Protocol.</span></span> could mean losing <span class="tooltip">intellectual property <span class="tooltip-text">Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): Legal protections for inventions, including vaccines and medicines. IPR gives companies exclusive rights to sell their discoveries, but it can create inequality if low-income countries can’t afford treatments.</span></span> advantages. Your government must decide how to handle this sensitive matter. </div> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: " decision2") ]

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat flash-increase">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust + 1)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat flash-decrease">Economy: (print: $economy - 1)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat flash-increase">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill + 1)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat flash-increase">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse + 1)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -10px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases + 30)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths + 1)] </div> <p class="paragraph"> By sharing <span class="tooltip">genomic data<span class="tooltip-text">Genomic Data: Information about the genetic structure of a virus, including mutations that affect transmission, severity, and vaccine effectiveness. Sharing genomic data helps researchers design vaccines, tests, and treatments, but it raises concerns about intellectual property rights (IPR) and benefit-sharing agreements under frameworks like the Nagoya Protocol.</span></span> with the <span class="tooltip">WHO<span class="tooltip-text">World Health Organization (WHO): An international agency that coordinates global health efforts. The WHO sets rules (like the IHR) to manage outbreaks, supports research, and helps countries prepare for pandemics.</span></span>, you gain international expertise. Improved diagnostics slow the worst-case scenarios, but domestic biotech firms express concerns about lost advantages. Cases rise by 30, reaching a total of (print: $currentCases + 30) cases, with deaths increasing to (print: $currentDeaths + 1). </p> </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: " Event3") ] (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust + 1) (set: $economy to $economy - 1) (set: $globalGoodwill to $globalGoodwill + 1) (set: $healthcareResponse to $healthcareResponse + 1) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 30) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 1) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat flash-increase">Economy: (print: $economy + 1)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -10px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases + 50)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths + 2)] </div> <p class="paragraph"> You share limited data with the <span class="tooltip">WHO<span class="tooltip-text">World Health Organization (WHO): An international agency that coordinates global health efforts. The WHO sets rules (like the IHR) to manage outbreaks, supports research, and helps countries prepare for pandemics.</span></span>, retaining leverage for negotiations. Progress on diagnostics is slower, but domestic firms retain their edge. Cases increase by 50 to (print: $currentCases + 50), and deaths rise by 2 to (print: $currentDeaths + 2). </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: " Event3") ] (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust) (set: $economy to $economy + 1) (set: $globalGoodwill to $globalGoodwill) (set: $healthcareResponse to $healthcareResponse) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 50) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 2) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat flash-increase">Economy: (print: $economy + 1)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat flash-decrease">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill - 1)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat flash-decrease">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse - 1)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -10px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases + 80)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths + 3)] </div> <p class="paragraph"> Refusing to share data isolates you internationally. Domestic markets remain calm, but a lack of external insights hinders response efforts. Cases surge by 80 to (print: $currentCases + 80), while deaths rise to (print: $currentDeaths + 3). </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: " Event3") ] (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust) (set: $economy to $economy + 1) (set: $globalGoodwill to $globalGoodwill - 1) (set: $healthcareResponse to $healthcareResponse - 1) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 80) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 3) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat flash-decrease">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust - 1)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat flash-increase">Economy: (print: $economy + 1)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat flash-decrease">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse - 1)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -10px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases + 80)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths + 5)] </div> <p class="paragraph"> Hesitating to act undermines public confidence. Without early interventions, cases surge by 80 to (print: $currentCases + 80), with deaths rising to (print: $currentDeaths + 5). </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "Sideeventcheck1") ] (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust - 1) (set: $economy to $economy + 1) (set: $globalGoodwill to $globalGoodwill) (set: $healthcareResponse to $healthcareResponse - 1) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 80) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 5) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat flash-decrease">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust - 1)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat flash-increase">Economy: (print: $economy + 1)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat flash-decrease">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill - 1)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -10px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases + 80)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths + 5)] </div> <p class="paragraph"> Your vague reassurances erode public and international trust. Markets remain calm, but cases surge by 80 to (print: $currentCases + 80), with deaths increasing to (print: $currentDeaths + 5). </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "Sideeventcheck2") ] (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust - 1) (set: $economy to $economy + 1) (set: $globalGoodwill to $globalGoodwill - 1) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 80) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 5) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat"> Economy: (print: $economy)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse)</div> </div> (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 1700) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 35) <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -150px; margin-bottom: -80px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths)] </div> <div class="paragraph" style="font-size: 16px; margin-top: 0;"> (text-colour:green)[''March, 2025''] Over a month has passed. The pneumonia-like illness, now widely referred to as <span class="tooltip">"Blueport Fever"<span class="tooltip-text">Blueport Fever: A pneumonia-like illness caused by the Beta-CoV-navirensis-25 (“Blueport Virus”). It was first detected in Serican Bay (“Blueport”), a major port city. The disease spreads rapidly through respiratory droplets, close contact, and surface contamination (fomites).</span></span>, has spread and is rapidly taking hold in other cities across <span class="tooltip">Nevira<span class="tooltip-text">A fictional country in the Global South</span></span>. The causative agent, officially named <span class="tooltip">Beta-CoV-navirensis-25 (“Blueport Virus”)<span class="tooltip-text">Beta-CoV-navirensis-25 (“Blueport Virus”): A fictional coronavirus-like pathogen named after its discovery in Serican Bay (“Blueport”), Nevira. It belongs to the Betacoronavirus family, similar to SARS and MERS, and causes Blueport Fever—a pneumonia-like illness.</span></span>, is drawing growing concern from international health authorities and research institutions. The WHO declares the virus an (text-colour:red)[“Incident of Concern”]. International health bodies, <span class="tooltip">NGOs<span class="tooltip-text">NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations): Independent groups that provide aid, resources, and expertise during crises. In pandemics, NGOs often help with medical supplies, logistics, and public health campaigns. They may also advocate for equity and data transparency, but their involvement can raise concerns about sovereignty, data ownership, and intellectual property rights.</span></span>, and neighboring countries are calling for data-sharing agreements and regional coordination to control the outbreak. As hospitals strain and public fear grows, decisions about transparency, collaboration, and resource allocation will shape <span class="tooltip">Nevira<span class="tooltip-text">A fictional country in the Global South</span></span> ’s response—and its place in the global effort to contain the crisis. </div> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: " Event5") ]

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat flash-increase">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust + 1)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat"> Economy: (print: $economy)</div> <div id="globalGoodwill" class="stat flash-increase">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill + 1)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -10px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths)] </div> <p class="paragraph"> Your apology for delayed announcements restores some trust domestically and abroad, opening channels for external aid. </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: " Event4") ] (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust + 1) (set: $globalGoodwill to $globalGoodwill + 1) (set: $Flag_AdmittedEarlyKnowledge to true) (set: $SideEvent_PressLeak_Complete to true) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat flash-decrease">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust - 1)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat"> Economy: (print: $economy)</div> <div id="globalGoodwill" class="stat flash-decrease">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill - 1)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -10px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths)] </div> <p class="paragraph"> Denying the leak fuels skepticism, weakening trust both domestically and internationally. Conspiracy theories escalate, complicating containment efforts. </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: " Event4") ] (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust - 1) (set: $globalGoodwill to $globalGoodwill - 1) (set: $Flag_AdmittedEarlyKnowledge to false) (set: $SideEvent_PressLeak_Complete to true) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat flash-increase">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust + 1)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat">Economy: (print: $economy)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat flash-decrease">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse - 1)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -10px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths)] </div> <p class="paragraph"> Standing up to biotech firms wins public support but delays critical resources for hospitals, leaving them under-equipped for the next phase. </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "Phaseconclusion") ] (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust + 1) (set: $economy to $economy) (set: $healthcareResponse to $healthcareResponse - 1) (set: $SideEvent_Biotech_Complete to true) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

{ (if: $economy > 4 and $healthcareResponse <= 3)[ (go-to: "Phase1_SideEvent_Biotech") ] (else:)[ (go-to: "Phaseconclusion") ] }

{ (if: $Flag_Event1_Collaboration is false)[ (go-to: "Phase1SideEventPressLeak") ] (else:)[ (go-to: " Event4") ] }

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat"> Economy: (print: $economy)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -80px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths)] </div> <div class="paragraph"> (text-colour:green)[''3rd March 2025''] A prominent <span class="tooltip">NGO<span class="tooltip-text">NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations): Independent groups that provide aid, resources, and expertise during crises. In pandemics, NGOs often help with medical supplies, logistics, and public health campaigns. They may also advocate for equity and data transparency, but their involvement can raise concerns about sovereignty, data ownership, and intellectual property rights.</span></span>, the <span class="tooltip">Global Health Action Alliance (GHAA)<span class="tooltip-text">Global Health Action Alliance (GHAA): A fictional non-governmental organization (NGO) modeled after real-world groups like Doctors Without Borders and the Gates Foundation. GHAA provides logistical support, medical supplies, and technical expertise during health crises.</span></span>, offers logistical support and medical supplies. In return, they request <span class="tooltip">epidemiological<span class="tooltip-text">Epidemiological Data: Information about the spread, patterns, and impact of a disease. This includes case numbers, hospitalizations, deaths, and transmission rates. Sharing epidemiological data helps track outbreaks, predict trends, and guide public health policies, but delays or inaccuracies can erode trust and international cooperation.</span></span> and <span class="tooltip">genomic data<span class="tooltip-text">Genomic Data: Information about the genetic structure of a virus, including mutations that affect transmission, severity, and vaccine effectiveness. Sharing genomic data helps researchers design vaccines, tests, and treatments, but it raises concerns about intellectual property rights (IPR) and benefit-sharing agreements under frameworks like the Nagoya Protocol.</span></span> to aid global research under the <span class="tooltip">Nagoya Protocol<span class="tooltip-text">Nagoya Protocol: A global agreement ensuring countries that share genetic resources (e.g., virus samples) receive fair benefits—like vaccines, funding, or technology. Protects sovereignty but can delay sharing if negotiations stall.</span></span>. Local industries worry about <span class="tooltip">intellectual property <span class="tooltip-text">Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): Legal protections for inventions, including vaccines and medicines. IPR gives companies exclusive rights to sell their discoveries, but it can create inequality if low-income countries can’t afford treatments.</span></span> loss, and your advisors seek guidance. </div> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: " decision5") ]

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat flash-increase">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust + 1)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat flash-decrease">Economy: (print: $economy - 1)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat flash-increase">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill + 2)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat flash-increase">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse + 2)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -10px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases + 1000)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths + 30)] </div> <p class="paragraph"> <span class="tooltip">GHAA<span class="tooltip-text">Global Health Action Alliance (GHAA): A fictional non-governmental organization (NGO) modeled after real-world groups like Doctors Without Borders and the Gates Foundation. GHAA provides logistical support, medical supplies, and technical expertise during health crises.</span></span>’s supplies and expertise boost hospital readiness, refining testing. Critics worry about <span class="tooltip">intellectual property <span class="tooltip-text">Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): Legal protections for inventions, including vaccines and medicines. IPR gives companies exclusive rights to sell their discoveries, but it can create inequality if low-income countries can’t afford treatments.</span></span> loss, but public optimism grows as visible aid arrives. </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "SC2") ] (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ] (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust + 1) (set: $economy to $economy - 1) (set: $globalGoodwill to $globalGoodwill + 2) (set: $healthcareResponse to $healthcareResponse + 2) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 1000) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 30)

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat flash-increase"> Economy: (print: $economy + 1)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat flash-increase">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse + 1)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -10px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases + 1500)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths + 50)] </div> <p class="paragraph"> You proceed with caution, securing promises for fair <span class="tooltip">Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS)<span class="tooltip-text">Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS): Policies ensuring that countries contributing biological data (e.g., virus samples) receive fair rewards—like affordable vaccines, royalties, or tech transfers. Part of Nagoya Protocol rules.</span></span>. <span class="tooltip">GHAA<span class="tooltip-text">Global Health Action Alliance (GHAA): A fictional non-governmental organization (NGO) modeled after real-world groups like Doctors Without Borders and the Gates Foundation. GHAA provides logistical support, medical supplies, and technical expertise during health crises.</span></span>’s help is modest but useful. Cases grow at a steady rate as partial resources ease the burden but leave some gaps. </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "SC2") ] (set: $economy to $economy + 1) (set: $healthcareResponse to $healthcareResponse + 1) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 1500) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 50) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

{ (if: $globalGoodwill <= 3)[ (go-to: "sideEvent1") ] (else:)[ (go-to: "Event6") ] }

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat flash-increase"> Economy: (print: $economy + 1)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat flash-decrease">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill - 1)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat flash-decrease">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse - 1)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -10px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases + 2000)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths + 80)] </div> <p class="paragraph"> Turning away <span class="tooltip">GHAA<span class="tooltip-text">Global Health Action Alliance (GHAA): A fictional non-governmental organization (NGO) modeled after real-world groups like Doctors Without Borders and the Gates Foundation. GHAA provides logistical support, medical supplies, and technical expertise during health crises.</span></span> draws criticism. Without their logistical help, hospitals strain. The public remains largely uninformed, while experts warn infections could soon exceed capacity. </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "SC2") ] (set: $economy to $economy + 1) (set: $globalGoodwill to $globalGoodwill - 1) (set: $healthcareResponse to $healthcareResponse - 1) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 2000) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 80) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat flash-decrease">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust - 1)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat flash-increase"> Economy: (print: $economy + 2)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat flash-decrease">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill - 2)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat flash-decrease">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse - 1)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -10px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases + 4500)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths + 200)] </div> <p class="paragraph"> You downplay the outbreak, avoiding restrictions but straining relations. Cooperation weakens, risking faster virus spread. Cases rise by 4500 to (print: $currentCases + 4500), and deaths increase to (print: $currentDeaths + 200). </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "SC4") ] (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust - 1) (set: $economy to $economy + 2) (set: $globalGoodwill to $globalGoodwill - 2) (set: $healthcareResponse to $healthcareResponse - 1) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 4500) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 200) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

{ (if: $economy <= 1 and $healthcareResponse <= 0)[ (go-to: "SideEvent2") ] (else:)[ (go-to: "Phaseconclusion2") ] }

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat flash-increase">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust + 1)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat flash-decrease"> Economy: (print: $economy - 1)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat flash-increase">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill + 2)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat flash-increase">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse + 2)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -10px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases + 1500)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths + 50)] </div> <p class="paragraph"> By prioritizing transparency, <span class="tooltip">Nevira<span class="tooltip-text">A fictional country in the Global South</span></span> secures vital supplies through emergency trade deals and <span class="tooltip">international aid<span class="tooltip-text">International Aid: Financial, medical, or logistical assistance provided by foreign governments, NGOs, and global health organizations to help countries respond to pandemics and natural disasters.</span></span> . Although markets remain wary, hospitals stabilize, and public confidence grows. Cases rise by 1500 to (print: $currentCases + 1500), and deaths increase to (print: $currentDeaths + 50). </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "SC5") ] (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust + 1) (set: $economy to $economy - 1) (set: $globalGoodwill to $globalGoodwill + 2) (set: $healthcareResponse to $healthcareResponse + 2) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 1500) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 50) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat flash-increase"> Economy: (print: $economy + 1)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat flash-increase">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse + 1)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -10px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases + 1500)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths + 50)] </div> <p class="paragraph"> <span class="tooltip">Nevira.<span class="tooltip-text">A fictional country in the Global South</span></span> pivots to self-reliance, promising jobs and local supply chains. While hospitals remain strained, economic optimism rises, though health gains take longer to materialise. Cases rise by 2000 to (print: $currentCases + 2000), and deaths increase to (print: $currentDeaths + 80). </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "SC5") ] (set: $economy to $economy + 1) (set: $healthcareResponse to $healthcareResponse + 1) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 2000) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 80) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat flash-decrease">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust - 1)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat flash-increase"> Economy: (print: $economy + 1)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat flash-decrease">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill - 2)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat flash-decrease">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse - 1)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -10px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases + 1500)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths + 50)] </div> <p class="paragraph"> <span class="tooltip">Nevira<span class="tooltip-text">A fictional country in the Global South</span></span> doubles down on stockpiling, prioritizing domestic reserves at the expense of global partnerships. Hospitals face worsening shortages, and regional tensions escalate. Cases rise by 2500 to (print: $currentCases + 2500), and deaths increase to (print: $currentDeaths + 120). </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "SC5") ] (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust - 1) (set: $economy to $economy + 1) (set: $globalGoodwill to $globalGoodwill - 2) (set: $healthcareResponse to $healthcareResponse - 1) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 2500) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 120) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat"> Economy: (print: $economy)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse)</div> </div> (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 7000) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 150) <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -150px; margin-bottom: -80px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths)] </div> <div class="paragraph"> <span class="tooltip">Blueport Fever<span class="tooltip-text">Blueport Fever: A pneumonia-like illness caused by the Beta-CoV-navirensis-25 (“Blueport Virus”).</span></span> continues to spread across <span class="tooltip">Nevira<span class="tooltip-text">A fictional country in the Global South</span></span>, with thousands of cases overwhelming hospitals and straining resources. New clusters of cases are now appearing in neighbouring countries and limited outbreaks are detected globally. Scientists—both domestic and global—are racing to develop vaccines and treatments. International organizations like the <span class="tooltip">WHO<span class="tooltip-text">World Health Organization (WHO): An international agency that coordinates global health efforts.</span></span> and <span class="tooltip">GHAA<span class="tooltip-text">Global Health Action Alliance (GHAA): A fictional non-governmental organization.</span></span> increase their involvement, proposing vaccine trials and data-sharing partnerships under frameworks like the <span class="tooltip">Nagoya Protocol<span class="tooltip-text">Nagoya Protocol: A global agreement ensuring fair benefit-sharing of genetic resources.</span></span>. However, debates over <span class="tooltip">intellectual property <span class="tooltip-text">Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): Legal protections for inventions, including vaccines and medicines.</span></span>, equity, and national sovereignty complicate negotiations. </div> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: " Event7") ]

<span class="tooltip">NGOs<span class="tooltip-text">NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations): Independent groups that provide aid, resources, and expertise during crises. In pandemics, NGOs often help with medical supplies, logistics, and public health campaigns. They may also advocate for equity and data transparency, but their involvement can raise concerns about sovereignty, data ownership, and intellectual property rights.</span></span> <span class="tooltip">GHAA<span class="tooltip-text">Global Health Action Alliance (GHAA): A fictional non-governmental organization (NGO) modeled after real-world groups like Doctors Without Borders and the Gates Foundation. GHAA provides logistical support, medical supplies, and technical expertise during health crises.</span></span> <span class="tooltip">Nagoya Protocol<span class="tooltip-text">Nagoya Protocol: A global agreement ensuring countries that share genetic resources (e.g., virus samples) receive fair benefits—like vaccines, funding, or technology. Protects sovereignty but can delay sharing if negotiations stall.</span></span> <span class="tooltip">WHO<span class="tooltip-text">World Health Organization (WHO): An international agency that coordinates global health efforts. The WHO sets rules (like the IHR) to manage outbreaks, supports research, and helps countries prepare for pandemics.</span></span> <span class="tooltip">intellectual property <span class="tooltip-text">Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): Legal protections for inventions, including vaccines and medicines. IPR gives companies exclusive rights to sell their discoveries, but it can create inequality if low-income countries can’t afford treatments.</span></span> <span class="tooltip">genomic data<span class="tooltip-text">Genomic Data: Information about the genetic structure of a virus, including mutations that affect transmission, severity, and vaccine effectiveness. Sharing genomic data helps researchers design vaccines, tests, and treatments, but it raises concerns about intellectual property rights (IPR) and benefit-sharing agreements under frameworks like the Nagoya Protocol.</span></span> <span class="tooltip">Epidemiological data<span class="tooltip-text">Epidemiological Data: Information about the spread, patterns, and impact of a disease. This includes case numbers, hospitalizations, deaths, and transmission rates. Sharing epidemiological data helps track outbreaks, predict trends, and guide public health policies, but delays or inaccuracies can erode trust and international cooperation.</span></span> <span class="tooltip">Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS):<span class="tooltip-text">Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS): Policies ensuring that countries contributing biological data (e.g., virus samples) receive fair rewards—like affordable vaccines, royalties, or tech transfers. Part of Nagoya Protocol rules.</span></span> <span class="tooltip">genomic sequencing<span class="tooltip-text">Genomic Sequencing: A laboratory process used to decode the genetic material (DNA or RNA) of viruses, identifying their structure, mutations, and variants.</span></span> <span class="tooltip">Blueport Fever<span class="tooltip-text">Blueport Fever: A pneumonia-like illness caused by the Beta-CoV-navirensis-25 (“Blueport Virus”). It was first detected in Serican Bay (“Blueport”), a major port city. The disease spreads rapidly through respiratory droplets, close contact, and surface contamination (fomites).</span></span> <span class="tooltip">Beta-CoV-navirensis-25 (“Blueport Virus”)<span class="tooltip-text">Beta-CoV-navirensis-25 (“Blueport Virus”): A fictional coronavirus-like pathogen named after its discovery in Serican Bay (“Blueport”), Nevira. It belongs to the Betacoronavirus family, similar to SARS and MERS, and causes Blueport Fever—a pneumonia-like illness.</span></span> <span class="tooltip">GISIAD<span class="tooltip-text">GISAID (Global Initiative on Sharing Avian Influenza Data): An international database that promotes transparent sharing of genomic data for viruses, including influenza and coronaviruses. It allows scientists worldwide to track mutations, develop vaccines, and monitor variants in real time.</span></span> <span class="tooltip">Nevira<span class="tooltip-text">A fictional country in the Global South</span></span> <span class="tooltip">PPE<span class="tooltip-text">Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Specialized gear used to protect healthcare workers and the public from infection. PPE includes masks, gloves, gowns, and face shields that reduce exposure to infectious agents like the Blueport Virus.</span></span> <span class="tooltip">International Aid<span class="tooltip-text">International Aid: Financial, medical, or logistical assistance provided by foreign governments, NGOs, and global health organizations to help countries respond to pandemics and natural disasters.</span></span> <span class="tooltip">International Health Regulations (IHR)<span class="tooltip-text">International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005): A global agreement by the World Health Organization (WHO) that requires countries to notify and share data about outbreaks quickly. This helps prevent the international spread of diseases.</span></span>

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat"> Economy: (print: $economy)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -80px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths)] </div> <div class="paragraph"> (text-colour:green)[''20th April 2025''] A global pharmaceutical consortium (including <span class="tooltip">GHAA<span class="tooltip-text">Global Health Action Alliance (GHAA): A fictional non-governmental organization (NGO) modeled after real-world groups like Doctors Without Borders and the Gates Foundation. GHAA provides logistical support, medical supplies, and technical expertise during health crises.</span></span>, major pharmaceutical companies, and research institutes) invites <span class="tooltip">Nevira<span class="tooltip-text">A fictional country in the Global South</span></span> to join Phase I/II vaccine trials for a promising candidate. Participation could accelerate domestic vaccine availability but requires extensive data sharing, including <span class="tooltip">genomic data<span class="tooltip-text">Genomic Data: Information about the genetic structure of a virus, including mutations that affect transmission, severity, and vaccine effectiveness. Sharing genomic data helps researchers design vaccines, tests, and treatments, but it raises concerns about intellectual property rights (IPR) and benefit-sharing agreements under frameworks like the Nagoya Protocol.</span></span>, <span class="tooltip">Epidemiological data<span class="tooltip-text">Epidemiological Data: Information about the spread, patterns, and impact of a disease. This includes case numbers, hospitalizations, deaths, and transmission rates. Sharing epidemiological data helps track outbreaks, predict trends, and guide public health policies, but delays or inaccuracies can erode trust and international cooperation.</span></span>, and logistical information about trial sites. Local scientists and biotech firms voice concerns about losing <span class="tooltip">intellectual property <span class="tooltip-text">Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): Legal protections for inventions, including vaccines and medicines. IPR gives companies exclusive rights to sell their discoveries, but it can create inequality if low-income countries can’t afford treatments.</span></span> or not receiving fair benefits if the trials succeed. </div> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: " Event7Decision1") ]

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat flash-increase">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust + 1)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat flash-decrease"> Economy: (print: $economy - 1)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat flash-increase">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill + 2)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat flash-increase">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse + 2)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -10px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases + 4000)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths + 150)] </div> <p class="paragraph"> You join the trials, accelerating vaccine development and boosting international cooperation. Concerns about <span class="tooltip">intellectual property <span class="tooltip-text">Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): Legal protections for inventions, including vaccines and medicines. IPR gives companies exclusive rights to sell their discoveries, but it can create inequality if low-income countries can’t afford treatments.</span></span> persist, but hospitals see faster progress. Cases rise by 1500 to (print: $currentCases + 1500), and deaths increase to (print: $currentDeaths + 60). </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "SC6") ] (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust + 1) (set: $economy to $economy - 1) (set: $globalGoodwill to $globalGoodwill + 2) (set: $healthcareResponse to $healthcareResponse + 2) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 4000) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 150) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat flash-increase"> Economy: (print: $economy + 1)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat flash-increase">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse + 1)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -10px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases + 6000)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths + 200)] </div> <p class="paragraph"> You participate with limited data sharing, demanding strict agreements for equitable vaccine distribution and withholding sensitive <span class="tooltip">genomic data<span class="tooltip-text">Genomic Data: Information about the genetic structure of a virus, including mutations that affect transmission, severity, and vaccine effectiveness.</span></span>. While progress is slower, you preserve sovereignty and negotiate fair terms. Cases rise by 2000 to (print: $currentCases + 2000), and deaths increase to (print: $currentDeaths + 80). </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "SC6") ] (set: $economy to $economy + 1) (set: $healthcareResponse to $healthcareResponse + 1) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 6000) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 200) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat flash-decrease">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust - 1)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat flash-increase"> Economy: (print: $economy + 2)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat flash-decrease">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill - 2)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat flash-decrease">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse - 1)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -10px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases + 3000)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths + 100)] </div> <p class="paragraph"> You refuse the trials and focus on domestic research and development to protect sovereignty and maintain control over <span class="tooltip">intellectual property <span class="tooltip-text">Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): Legal protections for inventions, including vaccines and medicines.</span></span>. While economic confidence grows, hospitals struggle, and cases rise by 3000 to (print: $currentCases + 3000), and deaths increase to (print: $currentDeaths + 100). </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "SC6") ] (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust - 1) (set: $economy to $economy + 2) (set: $globalGoodwill to $globalGoodwill - 2) (set: $healthcareResponse to $healthcareResponse - 1) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 8000) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 300) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

{ (if: $publicTrust <= 5)[ (go-to: "SideEvent5") ] (else:)[ (go-to: "Event8") ] }

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat flash-increase">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust + 1)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat"> Economy: (print: $economy)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat flash-increase">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill + 1)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -80px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases + 4000)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths + 40)] <p class="paragraph"> You launch an aggressive public health campaign, dispelling rumors and restoring trust. Hospital operations stabilize. Cases rise by 1000 to (print: $currentCases + 4000), and deaths increase to (print: $currentDeaths + 40). </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "SC7") ] (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust + 1) (set: $globalGoodwill to $globalGoodwill + 1) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 1500) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 60) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat flash-decrease">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust - 1)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat"> Economy: (print: $economy)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat flash-decrease">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill - 1)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -80px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths)] <p class="paragraph"> You enforce strict measures, silencing protests but drawing criticism for heavy-handedness. Cases rise by 1500 to (print: $currentCases + 1500), and deaths increase to (print: $currentDeaths + 60). </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "SC7") ] (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust - 1) (set: $globalGoodwill to $globalGoodwill - 1) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 1500) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 60) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat flash-decrease">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust - 2)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat"> Economy: (print: $economy)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat flash-decrease">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse - 1)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -80px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths)] <p class="paragraph"> You ignore the protests, allowing misinformation to spread unchecked. Hospitals face ongoing disruptions. Cases rise by 2000 to (print: $currentCases + 2000), and deaths increase to (print: $currentDeaths + 80). </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "SC7") ] (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust - 2) (set: $healthcareResponse to $healthcareResponse - 1) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 2000) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 80) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat flash-decrease">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust - 1)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat flash-increase"> Economy: (print: $economy + 1)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat flash-decrease">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill - 2)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat flash-decrease">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse - 1)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -10px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases + 10000)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths + 500)] </div> <p class="paragraph"> You minimize concerns about the variant, delaying containment efforts and damaging global trust. Cases rise by 2500 to (print: $currentCases + 10000), and deaths increase to (print: $currentDeaths + 500). </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "SC1") ] (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust - 1) (set: $economy to $economy + 1) (set: $globalGoodwill to $globalGoodwill - 2) (set: $healthcareResponse to $healthcareResponse - 1) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 10000) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 500) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

{ (if: $economy >= 6 and $healthcareResponse <= 1)[ (go-to: "SideEvent6") ] (else:)[ (go-to: "Phaseconclusion3") ] }

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat flash-increase">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust + 1)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat"> Economy: (print: $economy)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat flash-decrease">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill - 1)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat flash-increase">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse + 1)</div> </div> <p class="paragraph"> You advocate fiercely for fairness, securing a moderate vaccine allocation but alienating some wealthier nations. Cases rise by 1200 to (print: $currentCases + 3000), and deaths increase to (print: $currentDeaths + 150). </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "SC9") ] (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust + 1) (set: $globalGoodwill to $globalGoodwill - 2) (set: $healthcareResponse to $healthcareResponse + 1) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 3000) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 150) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

{ (if: $globalGoodwill >= 4)[ (go-to: "SideEvent7") ] (else:)[ (go-to: "Event10") ] }

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat flash-increase">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust + 2)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat flash-decrease"> Economy: (print: $economy - 1)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat flash-increase">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill + 2)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat flash-increase">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse + 2)</div> </div> <p class="paragraph"> You join the WHO pilot program, committing to transparency and equitable vaccine distribution. The decision strengthens international partnerships and secures additional aid, boosting hospital readiness. However, dependency on external frameworks raises economic concerns. Cases rise by 800 to (print: $currentCases + 800), and deaths increase to (print: $currentDeaths + 20). </p> [[<div class="decision">Continue</div> |SC10]] (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust + 2) (set: $economy to $economy - 1) (set: $globalGoodwill to $globalGoodwill + 2) (set: $healthcareResponse to $healthcareResponse + 2) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 800) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 20) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat flash-decrease">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust - 1)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat flash-increase"> Economy: (print: $economy + 2)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat flash-decrease">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill - 2)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat flash-decrease">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse - 1)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -10px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases + 1500)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths + 50)] </div> <p class="paragraph"> You reject the WHO pilot program, prioritizing sovereignty and national control over vaccine distribution. While the decision boosts economic confidence and supports domestic industries, it isolates <span class="tooltip">Nevira<span class="tooltip-text">A fictional country in the Global South</span></span> on the global stage. Hospitals face mounting pressure as critical supplies remain limited. International observers criticize the lack of cooperation, highlighting potential delays in achieving widespread immunity. Cases rise by 1500 to (print: $currentCases + 1500), and deaths increase to (print: $currentDeaths + 50). </p> [[<div class="decision">Continue</div> |SC10]] (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust - 1) (set: $economy to $economy + 2) (set: $globalGoodwill to $globalGoodwill - 2) (set: $healthcareResponse to $healthcareResponse - 1) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 1500) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 50) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat flash-decrease">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust - 2)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat flash-increase"> Economy: (print: $economy + 2)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat flash-decrease">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill - 1)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse)</div> </div> <p class="paragraph"> You adopt a pay-for-access model, prioritizing economic recovery but fueling inequality and public outrage. Hospitals remain strained, and protests escalate. Cases rise by 1000 to (print: $currentCases + 6000), and deaths increase to (print: $currentDeaths + 300). </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "SC11") ] (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust - 2) (set: $economy to $economy + 2) (set: $globalGoodwill to $globalGoodwill - 1) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 6000) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 300) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat flash-increase">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust + 2)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat"> Economy: (print: $economy)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat flash-increase">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill + 1)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat flash-increase">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse + 2)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -10px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases + 2500)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths + 100)] </div> <p class="paragraph"> You prioritize fairness, vaccinating healthcare workers and vulnerable groups first. Public trust improves, and international observers praise the strategy. However, economic disruptions continue. Cases rise by 600 to (print: $currentCases + 2500), and deaths increase to (print: $currentDeaths + 100). </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "SC11") ] (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust + 2) (set: $globalGoodwill to $globalGoodwill + 1) (set: $healthcareResponse to $healthcareResponse + 2) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 2500) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 100) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

{ (if: $publicTrust <= 3)[ (go-to: "SideEvent8") ] (else:)[ (go-to: " Phaseconclusion4") ] }

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat flash-increase">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust + 2)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat flash-decrease"> Economy: (print: $economy - 1)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat flash-increase">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill + 1)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat flash-increase">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse + 1)</div> </div> <p class="paragraph"> You release the contract details and push for partial <span class="tooltip">intellectual property <span class="tooltip-text">Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): Legal protections for inventions, including vaccines and medicines.</span></span> waivers, addressing concerns and boosting transparency. While foreign partnerships strain, local production ramps up, stabilizing supply. Cases rise by 800 to (print: $currentCases + 800), and deaths increase to (print: $currentDeaths + 20). </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "SC12") ] (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust + 2) (set: $economy to $economy - 1) (set: $globalGoodwill to $globalGoodwill + 1) (set: $healthcareResponse to $healthcareResponse + 1) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 800) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 20) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

(if: $globalGoodwill >= 7 and $publicTrust >= 7)[ (go-to: "CooperativePath") ]  (if: ($publicTrust < 5 or $globalGoodwill < 5) and $economy > 5 and $healthcareResponse > 5)[ (go-to: "MixedPath") ]  (if: $healthcareResponse <= 3 or $economy <= 3)[ (go-to: "CrisisPath") ]  (if: ($publicTrust = 1 and $globalGoodwill <= 2) or ($economy <= 3 and $healthcareResponse = 1))[ (go-to: "SystemicCollapsePath") ]

[<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat flash-decrease">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust)</div> </div>] <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -80px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths)] </div> <div class = "paragraph"> Your approval rating has plummeted. Citizens flood the streets in protest, furious at what they see as government lies and failures. Parliament initiates a no-confidence vote, and your few remaining allies abandon you. Within days, you are removed from office. Any attempts to salvage your leadership are drowned out by the public’s anger and a wave of resignations throughout the administration. The era of your government ends in disgrace. (text-colour:red)[**GAME OVER**] </div> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "Welcome") ] (track: "lose", 'play')

(if: $publicTrust <= 0)[ (go-to: "GameoverPT") ] (if: $economy <= 0)[ (go-to: "GameoverEconomy") ] (if: $globalGoodwill <= 0)[ (go-to: "GameoverGoodwill") ] (if: $healthcareResponse <= 0)[ (go-to: "GameoverHealthcare") ] (else:)[(go-to: "Sideventcheck6") ]

[<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="economy" class="stat flash-decrease">Economy: (print: $economy)</div> </div>] <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -80px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths)] </div> <div class = "paragraph"> A sudden financial crash rocks the nation. Investors flee, currency values plummet, and businesses shutter overnight. Citizens empty their bank accounts as panic spreads. Unemployment soars, and essential services grind to a halt without funding. Desperate to maintain order, your government imposes emergency measures and rationing, but the public revolts at the dire conditions. Widespread looting and unrest follow, and you cannot restore control. Facing economic ruin and social chaos, your administration collapses. (text-colour:red)[**GAME OVER**] </div> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "Welcome") ] (track: "lose", 'play')

[<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="goodwill" class="stat flash-decrease">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill)</div> </div>] <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -80px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths)] </div> <div class = "paragraph"> One by one, neighboring countries and global organizations sever ties with Nevira. Trade routes freeze, crucial medical shipments are halted, and foreign embassies scale back to minimal staff. Foreign media outlets condemn your policies, painting Nevira as a pariah. Without international partners or resources, you’re left completely isolated. The world stages a de facto blockade—refusing to cooperate on vaccines, data sharing, or aid shipments. Under crushing global isolation, your leadership is toppled by internal factions who blame you for Nevira’s international exile. (text-colour:red)[**GAME OVER**] </div> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "Welcome") ] (track: "lose", 'play')

[<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="economy" class="stat flash-decrease">Healthcare Response: (print: $healthcareReadiness)</div> </div>] <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -80px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths)] </div> <div class = "paragraph"> Hospitals overflow with patients, and critical supplies are nearly impossible to find. Nursing staff and doctors walk off the job from sheer exhaustion and lack of support. News outlets broadcast scenes of chaos—hallways packed with the sick and dying. As mortality skyrockets and your pleas for calm fall on deaf ears, the healthcare system effectively collapses. National morale plummets, and the public blames the government for letting it reach this point. You’re forced to resign, unable to contain the catastrophic failure. (text-colour:red)[**GAME OVER**] </div> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "Welcome") ] (track: "lose", 'play')

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat flash-increase">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust + 1)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat flash-increase"> Economy: (print: $economy + 2)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat flash-decrease">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse - 1)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -10px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases + 500)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths + 10)] </div> <p class="paragraph"> Buoyed by stabilizing case rates, you pivot to economic revival and routine boosters. Citizens celebrate a return to normalcy, enjoying reopened businesses and public spaces. However, health experts warn that relaxing too quickly could leave Nevira vulnerable to future variants. Cases rise by 500 to (print: $currentCases + 500), and deaths increase to (print: $currentDeaths + 10). </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "SC13") ] (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust + 1) (set: $economy to $economy + 2) (set: $healthcareResponse to $healthcareResponse - 1) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 500) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 10) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat flash-decrease"> Economy: (print: $economy - 1)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat flash-increase">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill + 1)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat flash-increase">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse + 2)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -10px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases + 300)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths + 5)] </div> <p class="paragraph"> You reinforce public health measures to preempt another wave. International partners applaud your diligence, and Nevira gains recognition as a leader in pandemic preparedness. Yet, businesses struggle with prolonged restrictions, and some citizens grow frustrated with the slow return to normalcy. Cases rise by 300 to (print: $currentCases + 300), and deaths increase to (print: $currentDeaths + 5). </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "SC13") ] (set: $economy to $economy - 2) (set: $globalGoodwill to $globalGoodwill + 1) (set: $healthcareResponse to $healthcareResponse + 2) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 300) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 5) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat flash-decrease">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust - 1)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat flash-increase"> Economy: (print: $economy + 2)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat flash-decrease">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill - 2)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat flash-decrease">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse - 2)</div> </div> <div id="counter" style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Press Start 2P', cursive; font-size: 16px; margin-top: -110px; margin-bottom: -10px;"> Cases: (text-colour:blue)[(print: $currentCases + 800)] | Deaths: (text-colour:red)[(print: $currentDeaths + 30)] </div> <p class="paragraph"> You declare the pandemic effectively over, lifting all containment measures. Economic optimism soars, and businesses boom as life returns to normal. However, health officials warn that the lack of precautions could leave Nevira exposed to future outbreaks. Cases rise by 800 to (print: $currentCases + 800), and deaths increase to (print: $currentDeaths + 30). </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "SC13") ] (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust - 1) (set: $economy to $economy + 2) (set: $globalGoodwill to $globalGoodwill - 2) (set: $healthcareResponse to $healthcareResponse - 2) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 800) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 30) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat flash-increase">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust + 2)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat flash-decrease"> Economy: (print: $economy - 1)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat flash-increase">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill + 2)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat flash-increase">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse + 3)</div> </div> <p class="paragraph"> You pass the reform bill in full, creating a robust framework for future health crises. Global partners applaud your leadership, but businesses struggle to adjust to stricter regulations. Cases rise by 300 to (print: $currentCases + 300), and deaths increase to (print: $currentDeaths + 10). </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "SC14") ] (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust + 2) (set: $economy to $economy - 1) (set: $globalGoodwill to $globalGoodwill + 2) (set: $healthcareResponse to $healthcareResponse + 3) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 300) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 10) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

<div id="stats-bar"> <div id="trust" class="stat flash-decrease">Public-Trust: (print: $publicTrust - 2)</div> <div id="economy" class="stat flash-increase"> Economy: (print: $economy + 2)</div> <div id="goodwill" class="stat flash-decrease">Global Goodwill: (print: $globalGoodwill - 2)</div> <div id="healthcare" class="stat flash-decrease">Health response: (print: $healthcareResponse - 1)</div> </div> <p class="paragraph"> You reject the reform bill, prioritizing economic recovery over structural changes. Businesses thrive, but global partners express concern, and public confidence in preparedness erodes. Cases rise by 700 to (print: $currentCases + 700), and deaths increase to (print: $currentDeaths + 30). </p> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "SC14") ] (set: $publicTrust to $publicTrust - 2) (set: $economy to $economy + 2) (set: $globalGoodwill to $globalGoodwill - 2) (set: $healthcareResponse to $healthcareResponse - 1) (set: $currentCases to $currentCases + 700) (set: $currentDeaths to $currentDeaths + 30) (live: 0.2s)[ (track: 'stat', 'play') (stop:) ]

(if: $globalGoodwill >= 3 and $publicTrust >= 3)[ (go-to: "EndingCooperative") ]  (else-if: ($publicTrust < 3 or $globalGoodwill < 3) and $economy > 0 and $healthcareResponse > 0)[ (go-to: "EndingMixed") ]  (else-if: $healthcareResponse <= 0 or $economy <= 0)[ (go-to: "EndingCrisis") ]  (else-if: ($publicTrust <= 0 and $globalGoodwill <= 0) or ($economy <= 0 and $healthcareResponse <= 0))[ (go-to: "EndingCollapse") ]

<div class="paragraph"> <span class="tooltip">Nevira<span class="tooltip-text">A fictional country in the Global South</span></span> emerges as a model of pandemic preparedness and cooperation. By embracing transparency and adhering to frameworks like the <span class="tooltip">Nagoya Protocol<span class="tooltip-text">Nagoya Protocol: A global agreement ensuring fair benefit-sharing of genetic resources.</span></span> and the <span class="tooltip">PIP Framework<span class="tooltip-text">Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Framework (PIP): A WHO policy ensuring equitable sharing of vaccines and antivirals during pandemics.</span></span>, Nevira built trust both domestically and internationally. Nevira’s willingness to share genomic data, coordinate vaccine trials, and prioritize equitable distribution strengthened partnerships with the <span class="tooltip">WHO<span class="tooltip-text">World Health Organization (WHO): An international agency coordinating global health efforts.</span></span> and <span class="tooltip">GHAA<span class="tooltip-text">Global Health Action Alliance (GHAA): A fictional NGO providing logistical support.</span></span>. These efforts not only controlled outbreaks but also set the stage for future global cooperation, highlighting how data-sharing and preparedness can save lives and economies. This ending ranks 1st out of 4 </div> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "Thanks") ] (track: 'win', 'play')

<div class="paragraph"> <span class="tooltip">Nevira<span class="tooltip-text">A fictional country in the Global South</span></span> navigated the pandemic with mixed results. While data-sharing and vaccine trials under the <span class="tooltip">Nagoya Protocol<span class="tooltip-text">Nagoya Protocol: A global agreement ensuring fair benefit-sharing of genetic resources.</span></span> supported partial international cooperation, debates over sovereignty and intellectual property rights slowed progress. Nevira’s hesitance to fully engage with frameworks like the <span class="tooltip">PIP Framework<span class="tooltip-text">Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Framework (PIP): A WHO policy ensuring equitable sharing of vaccines and antivirals during pandemics.</span></span> revealed gaps in preparedness. The experience demonstrates how balancing data transparency with national interests can determine the speed of recovery and global partnerships in crisis response. This ending ranks 2nd out of 4 </div> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "Thanks") ]

<div class="paragraph"> <span class="tooltip">Nevira<span class="tooltip-text">A fictional country in the Global South</span></span> struggled through the pandemic, suffering from delayed vaccine rollouts and fragmented data-sharing agreements. Repeated debates over intellectual property rights under the <span class="tooltip">Nagoya Protocol<span class="tooltip-text">Nagoya Protocol: A global agreement ensuring fair benefit-sharing of genetic resources.</span></span> left Nevira disconnected from global frameworks like the <span class="tooltip">PIP Framework<span class="tooltip-text">Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Framework (PIP): A WHO policy ensuring equitable sharing of vaccines and antivirals during pandemics.</span></span>, slowing international support. The crisis highlights the dangers of prioritizing short-term economic gains over long-term resilience and the importance of building trust through transparent data-sharing practices. Nevira faces ongoing challenges in rebuilding both infrastructure and global credibility. This ending ranks 3rd out of 4 </div> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "Thanks") ]

<div class="paragraph"> The pandemic pushed <span class="tooltip">Nevira<span class="tooltip-text">A fictional country in the Global South</span></span> to the brink, resulting in systemic collapse. Repeated failures to adopt frameworks like the <span class="tooltip">Nagoya Protocol<span class="tooltip-text">Nagoya Protocol: A global agreement ensuring fair benefit-sharing of genetic resources.</span></span> and the <span class="tooltip">PIP Framework<span class="tooltip-text">Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Framework (PIP): A WHO policy ensuring equitable sharing of vaccines and antivirals during pandemics.</span></span> fractured trust and cooperation, leaving the country isolated. The lack of transparency, poor data-sharing practices, and failure to establish equitable policies amplified chaos. Nevira’s collapse serves as a stark reminder that neglecting global partnerships and prioritizing isolationist approaches can have devastating, long-lasting consequences. This ending ranks 4th out of 4 </div> (link-repeat: "<div class='decision'>Continue</div>")[ (track: "buttonClick", "volume", 0.5) (track: 'buttonClick', 'play') (goto: "Thanks") ]

<div class="paragraph", style="margin-top: -60px"> (text-colour:yellow)[Thank you for playing!] This educational game was developed as a project for the (text-colour:green)[Blue Dot Biosecurity Course], exploring the complexities of data sharing and pandemic response. I hope you enjoyed guiding <span class="tooltip">Nevira<span class="tooltip-text">A fictional country in the Global South</span></span> through the challenges of a global health crisis. If you’d like to learn more about the research and frameworks that shaped this game—including discussions on the <span class="tooltip">Nagoya Protocol<span class="tooltip-text">Nagoya Protocol: A global agreement ensuring fair benefit-sharing of genetic resources.</span></span> and the <span class="tooltip">PIP Framework<span class="tooltip-text">Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Framework (PIP): A WHO policy ensuring equitable sharing of vaccines and antivirals during pandemics.</span></span>—you can access the companion document here: [Insert link or document reference here] (text-colour:red)[Ready to guide Nevira through a different path in the pandemic? Click below to try again and explore alternate strategies.] **By Rohan Singh | LinkedIn: [Insert Link Here]** </div> [[<div class="decision">Play Again</div> |Welcome]]

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