A study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of "Discretion vs. Valor," a simulation game designed to give North American players a chance to: (1) identify with "believers" (Christians) in the Soviet Union in order to form new images of these persons; (2) gain empathy for Christians by understanding the dilemmas they face as they exercise their faith; and (3) become active participants in decision-making in a family group context. The game prototype was tested, evaluated, and revised during 10 field tests in 1987. During 1988 celebrations of the millennial year of Russian Orthodoxy, 72 North American Christians played the revised game in 15 "family" groups, returning self-report evaluations which included 78 claims of "identification" with at least one of the game's characters. Reports of the game's greater than average influence upon their cognitive learning came from 76% of the players, while 60% of all players reported that the game experience produced changes in their attitudes. Comparison of pre- and post-game measures of behavioral intention for six common religious practices showed 95% of players with altered "commitment levels" after play. Future tests of identification theory and role empathy are suggested by this study. Data are presented in three tables, and instruments for pre-game and post-game measurement of attitude change and for participant evaluation of the simulation are included. (3 references) (Author/GL)