We’ve been working over the summer to develop a collaborative card game that evolved from a Game Jam in June – Zombie Fight or Flight!
Zombie Fight or Flight developed to meet a few specific objectives:
- Easy to teach collaborative game that could be used in:
- conflict resolution training (firstly in the upcoming CLEBC course on dealing with difficult negotiators, Negotiation Skills for the Zombie Apocalypse)
- in the midst of a real conflict resolution process, or
- as a fun game.
- Collaborative – players must work together to win or lose as a team.
- Convenient to carry for training, etc.
- Adaptable to different ages and experience levels with games
What emerged from our weekend of testing and re-testing was a game that we hope will be used in a wide variety of settings. It’s easy to learn, quick to play, and lends itself to pure fun or analyses of teamwork. And now, thanks to Rachel Petrovicz, it has gorgeous artwork!
We plan to launch Zombie Fight or Flight via Kickstarter in late October – in time for Halloween – so watch for news about the game and opportunities to play it.
In addition to visiting our local game stores, we’re planning several game nights for collaborative professionals as we explore the options the game offers for collaborative training, and even in some mediations. Email us at zombieforf@gmail.com if you’d like to join us in any of these sessions, or follow this blog for more information.
