Savanna Life

Women's preferences and performance, following the logic of the game, were better aligned with development objectives and food security than that of men. However, women were also less likely to collaborate, indicating that targeting development investments at women as suggested by the results should also increase the possibility of interactions and collaboration between women. Tanzanian nationals and the Maasai showed a higher preference for healthcare and education, indicating a need for relevant investment, in Maasai land.

Women had a higher preference for poaching in the game. Therefore, more attention may be required to address women's concerns about household finances and food security in efforts to reduce poaching. Virtually all players reported learning insights leading to planned real-life changes in livelihood and investments strategies.

Although we cannot claim that playing Savanna Life leads to positive real-life conservation and development outcomes, we believe that these statements reflect real-world intentions and aspirations.