Welcome to Zapdramatic

Zap produces addictive negotiation games for ENTERTAINMENT and life skills development. We also create interactive advertising and educational content. If you'd like to put some Zap in your next project, GET ZAP.

"There's no success like failure
and failure's no success at all."
- Bob Dylan

Zap News

See Interactive Ontario's Spotlight on Zapdramatic: http://interactiveontario.com/spotlight/games/zapdramatic

Zap to launch Sir Basel Pike Public School--the most sophisticated story-based game ever on the dynamics of bullying. Named an Official Honoree at this year's Webby Awards. Part One "Monday" is playing now for Zap Members. Click here to join.

Michael Gibson and Allan Stitt present Sir Basel Pike Public School at the 2009 International Online Dispute Resolution Forum hosted by the University of Haifa School of Law in Israel.

Father and daughter team up to make video game on bullying.

We learn best from our mistakes. But if the mistake could ruin a reputation or career it would be best to make it in a simulation. Zap creates "Life EXPERIENCE through SIMULATIONS." The learning through simulations is the same as in real life except it's safe, confidential and is free from all negative consequences.

We employ the Mastery approach to skills development. This means you keep trying until you acquire the skills and master the inherant lesson in each drama.

Our users tell us that our simulations allow them to make choices they would not necessarily make in real life. They discover where those choices lead and acquire a deeper understanding of the processes that many of us take for granted.

Check out our University certificate courses on
Negotiation and Difficult Conversations.

Read this review from GamesFirst.com "Zap games are fun to play and pragmatically useful" by Laurie Taylor.

Testimonial of the Month

Your games were great.  The humor was the best part, and it got the point
across.  I did the games as part of a learning team project for a college
class.  We certainly laughed a lot.

This exercise prepared me for an event that took place two days later.  I
helped a neighbor who had a domestic abuse situation.  I worked with police,
social workers, and the scared family.  The
dad was arrested without incident, and the pregnant mom with her three small
children was moved to a safety shelter for professional help.  I got right
to the point when I realized it was a crisis that would soon explode. I
listened well, and mediated quickly. I am certainly not a professional, but
just a concerned neighbor who didn't want to see a tragedy happen.  Three
weeks ago in our community a father shot his wife and then committed
suicide leaving seven children behind.  I was motivated along with my
husband and sister to take action.  One of policeman commended me for my
ability to assess the situation quickly and that most people would not have
the presence of mind to step in.  (usually I am very unorganized - so this
was a first for me).

Your training is very effective. Thanks for your good work.

Play our Ambition Interactive Murder Mystery and other challenging negotiation games at our sister site: www.zapdramatic.com.

If you are serious about sharpening your negotiation skills, Zap offers an 8 part Online Negotiation Course made up of challenging simulated negotiations and comprehensive notes and tips. Upon completion you will receive a certificate from the University of Windsor, Faculty of Law.

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