Games4Sustainability

Decisions of the Decade is an interactive game which helps people recognize that there are many uncertain aspects to the future of the climate, and therefore, risk management may require being prepared for surprises such as natural disasters. It is designed to support conventional ways of understanding key aspects of long-term investments under incertitude.

Gameplay

The game starts with facilitator presenting the rules of the game.

Each round players have to make a decision to prepare for flood or drought (each decision has resulted in the next round).

After the set number of rounds, the game ends and winners are announced.

Facilitator starts debriefing and ignites the discussion.

Context

Disaster risk.

Benefits

Useful in planning for extremes, experiencing climate change impacts, cooperation to better manage risk.

Price

Free for non-comercial purpose.

Number of players

1 player

Number of moderators

1 moderator

Duration

30-60 minutes

Materials

10 beans per player

1 blank paper per player

1 normal dice (6-sided, large size is ideal) per team

1 pen per team

10 red stones per team

Game Facilitator’s materials

1 special (8-sided) dice per player

1 ‘cone of uncertainty’

two small prizes for winning players, plus one larger prize for winning team

Languages

Technical requirements

computer

PowerPoint presentation

How to run this game?

To run/play this game download it from the game’s website.

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