The Spare Set

This game was developed by the UK bad housing and homelessness charity Shelter to highlight the problems facing families in Britain today.

For many, due to high costs and lowering wages, a single accident, job loss or other incident outside of their control could send them and their family into a downward spiral which may result in the repossession of their home, due to their inability to keep up with their mortgage payments. Shelter offers vital advice and legal representation to these families, helping them to keep their heads above water and hold onto their homes.

In this game, we are immersed in the story of Lucy, a mother-of-two and homeowner, and guide her actions on the day that everything goes wrong for her and her family.