Quandary approaches the broad topic of ethics by helping students understand how to take a different perspective and learn how to empathize. In the game, Earth residents have colonized the far away planet of Braxos. The player is the captain of the mission and has to make important decisions about survival in the new world that will affect her crew and the residents of Braxos.

Set on a colony somewhere out in space, Quandary tasks the player with settling disputes and solving problems by building sound arguments for one side or the other. Players tackle tough issues, sort fact from opinion, gather support, and try to make the best decision for the community even though there's no clear right or wrong answer.