Carbon Counts develops a Play-to-Plant mobile game called EverForest where user gameplay directly funds real-world tree planting and ecosystem regeneration. Players engage with merge puzzles and in-game progression that translates into tangible environmental action through established partnerships. This model connects digital entertainment with measurable ecological impact, fostering a community dedicated to reforestation.
Funding
$12.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Deforestation and ecosystem degradation pose significant environmental challenges, requiring innovative solutions to promote reforestation and conservation efforts. Traditional methods of engaging individuals in environmental action often lack the appeal and sustained involvement needed for impactful change.
Solution
Carbon Counts addresses these challenges with EverForest, a mobile game platform employing a Play-to-Plant™ model. By playing EverForest, users directly contribute to real-world tree planting and forest maintenance initiatives. The platform links in-game actions to tangible environmental impact, fostering a sense of purpose and encouraging continued engagement. Carbon Counts partners with organizations focused on ecosystem regeneration, ensuring that virtual gameplay translates into measurable, positive outcomes for the planet. The EverForest game offers an immersive experience with mysteries, puzzles, and exploration, incentivizing players to grow and flourish forests within the game, which in turn drives real-world reforestation efforts.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes environmentally conscious individuals and gamers interested in contributing to reforestation efforts through engaging mobile gameplay.
Features
- Play-to-Plant™ model: In-game actions directly contribute to real-world tree planting.
- EverForest™ game: An engaging mobile game with merge puzzle mechanics and exploration.
- Partnership with reforestation organizations: Ensures real-world impact through tree planting and forest maintenance.
- Immersive gameplay: Mysteries, secrets, and lush forest environments to enhance user engagement.
- Tree point collection: Players collect tree points within the game, which translate to real trees planted.