Epigames

Education

Only for iPhone

Free · Designed for iPhone

iPhone

What if playing a game on your phone could help scientists understand how diseases spread—and even prevent the next pandemic? Welcome to Epigames, a new kind of app built on the Epidemica platform from the Colubri Lab at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, co-creators and developers of the award-winning Operation Outbreak app. In this app-based experience, your phone becomes part of a simulated outbreak in real-life. You’ll make decisions, interact with others, and see the spread of a digital “pathogen” play out in front of your eyes. But don’t worry—there’s no real virus involved. Just a unique opportunity to be part of cutting-edge science while having fun. Why it matters Human behavior is one of the biggest unknowns in how infectious diseases spread. When do people choose to avoid others? How does risk perception, incentives, and social norms influence our actions during an outbreak? Traditional methods can’t capture this complexity. That’s where Epigames comes in. By participating in one of our app-based simulations, you’re helping researchers study real-world interaction patterns in schools, workplaces, conferences, and more. This anonymous data helps scientists build better models of disease spread—models that could guide public health decisions in the future and save lives. What you’ll do: • Join a simulated outbreak together with other participants and watch your actions shape the outcome. • Make decisions about who to interact with, how to protect yourself, and how to earn points. • Experience how your network changes in response to simulated risk and real choices. It’s not just a fun app—it’s an experiment in collective intelligence, behavior, and resilience. Designed for your privacy Epigames is built with privacy and security at its core: • No personal or identifiable information is collected. • Your phone communicates only with nearby devices via anonymous Bluetooth signals. • All data is securely stored using encrypted, cloud-based infrastructure. • You are always in control and can leave the simulated outbreak at any time. Who should play? Students, conference attendees, science lovers, curious minds—anyone who wants to contribute to solving a real-world problem through a fun, engaging experience. Whether at school, at a conference, or at an event with friends, your participation matters!

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The developer, THE BROAD INSTITUTE INC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Not Linked to You

    The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

    • Other Data

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Information

  • Seller
    • THE BROAD INSTITUTE INC
  • Size
    • 66.3 MB
  • Category
    • Education
  • Compatibility
    Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
    • iPod touch
      Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Languages
    • English
  • Age Rating
    4+
  • Copyright
    • © 2025 Colubri Lab
  • Privacy Policy

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