― Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ―
Looks interesting. Can you provide more information?
We hope you can find answers to your questions regarding the MSP Challenge board game and simulation platform on our user community wiki.
The wiki is under constant development and contains information such as manuals, references, list of users and much more.
Running into difficulties? Feel free to contact us!
The wiki is under constant development and contains information such as manuals, references, list of users and much more.
Running into difficulties? Feel free to contact us!
I am interested in the simulation platform, how do I get started?
The user community wiki provides all practical information. It contains user manuals, hard and software requirement specifications.
Can I use the simulation platform for online, remote education?
Yes you can! Educational institutes are picking it up for this purpose.
We can help install a server, moderate a session and develop a didactic program. We can also bring you into contact with other lecturers who have experience with this. Feel free to contact us!
We can help install a server, moderate a session and develop a didactic program. We can also bring you into contact with other lecturers who have experience with this. Feel free to contact us!
Is it possible to purchase a copy of the board game?
Yes, you can purchase a copy of the board game. Please send an email to [email protected] with 'board game' in the subject and provide us with some additional background to your request. We will get back to you asap.
How much does the purchase of the board game cost?
The price of a copy of the board game depends on whether you want to have modifications made and add your logo. Prices start from €3500 euro.
Is a copy of the board game available in my region? Can I get it on loan?
By now, there are dozens of copies and editions of the board game in nearly all regions of the world. Owners of these copies are listed on the user community wiki. You are free to contact any of the owners with the request to use their edition of the board game.
Is it possible to make adjustments to the board game?
Some customization is possible, to some extent. This mainly involves adding or removing certain marine and maritime symbols and / or logo(s) of your institution(s). Modifications to the existing design requires work from our designer, and will therefore add to the costs.
What about IP, copyrights and user license?
Intellectual property and copyrights remain with the original designers of the board game under the MSP Challenge initiative.
A full user license for the board game and simulation platform is available on the user community wiki.
By purchasing a copy of the board game, you will automatically get the rights to use the board game. This includes giving it out on loan to others, and / or charge for your services, such as taking on the moderation of a workshop. However, you are not granted the rights to commercialize or exploit the board game itself, for instance by reselling your copy, redesign, reprint, copy or distribute and / or charge a license fee for the use of the board game.
A full user license for the board game and simulation platform is available on the user community wiki.
By purchasing a copy of the board game, you will automatically get the rights to use the board game. This includes giving it out on loan to others, and / or charge for your services, such as taking on the moderation of a workshop. However, you are not granted the rights to commercialize or exploit the board game itself, for instance by reselling your copy, redesign, reprint, copy or distribute and / or charge a license fee for the use of the board game.