This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 55th International Simulation and Gaming Association Conference, held in Christchurch, New Zealand, during July 8–12, 2024.The 20 full papers in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 25 submissions. This year’s theme has been Simulation and Gaming across Borders. The 2024 conference underscored the global and interdisciplinary reach of simulation and gaming as tools for education, research, and social change. The proceedings presented here capture the breadth of this convergence, highlighting innovative applications, emerging ethical considerations, intercultural dynamics, and new frontiers in facilitation techniques.