This game is inspired by ‘Apples to Apples’. It has been modified by the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, with support from Extra Ludic.

Before the Storm is a decision-making game designed to introduce the weather forecasts and possible actions to take against natural disasters through different roles. The object of the game is to win the most rounds by playing an action card from one's hand to best "match" that round's communal forecast card as chosen by that round's judging player.