The PlayDecide discussion game allows us to talk in a simple, respectful, and fact-based way about controversial issues. The game enables players to get familiar with a question, see it from different perspectives and form, or clarify their own opinion. PlayDecide also invites players to look at issues as a group: can you reach a positive consensus? The game culminates in a vote on a number of proposed policy positions.
We created A PlayDecide "Animal testing in biomedical research in Europe". It is largely based on a version created by students of the Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam. With some targeted adjustments we adapted their specific Dutch situation to a more European context. We created an new version largely based on this one, which we believe is compliant with the License and copyright info for PlayDecide games.
Here you can find the game. In Addition, this pdf contains all the necessary elements for a group of up to 8 people. Each player needs a placemat and a copy of the instructions. The group shares all the other cards. The game needs a facilitator (teacher) who takes the time to get familiar with the process and contents of the game before playing. As a facilitator, you’ll find instructions at www.playdecide.eu, where you can also use an online tool to plan your session, guide your group while playing, record vote results and compare them with all other sessions of this game played in the world. You can also create your own games using the PlayDecide template or translate existing games into your own language.