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About Center for Advanced Preparedness and Threat Response Simulation (CAPTRS) CAPTRS is redefining preparedness with next-generation gaming exercises that empower decision-makers to build the intuition and systems necessary to tackle diverse threats and prevent catastrophic global interdependencies. Grounded in scientific research, our games are designed to enhance situational awareness and improve decision-making, enabling players to navigate complex challenges more effectively across strategic, operational, and tactical levels. We design games for a wide array of players––including emergency managers, public health professionals, scientists, engineers, elected officials, and community and industry leaders––to strengthen preparedness at every stage of the decision-making cycle.