TBI Climate Train: The Great Frustration Game on Sustainability

The term sustainability is a topic that can be approached from many perspectives. However, the conversation about these perspectives is often lacking. Such a dialogue is crucial for creating concreteness and actually taking steps. How do you make the frustrations and challenges surrounding sustainable construction discussable in a way that is honest, open and even a little lighthearted? And how do you involve different target groups from employees on the construction site to clients and partners in this dialogue?‍

The Great Frustration Game on Sustainability

This serious game was developed on behalf of the TBI Climate Train to make sustainability issues discussable in an accessible and interactive way. It creates support for sustainable policy and behavior within construction companies and chains.

The Great Frustration Game on Sustainability provides a safe setting in which players can share their frustrations and ideas using thought-provoking statements. With hand cards representing different sustainability frustrations, the game challenges people to choose those cards they feel best fit the statement. By defending their choices and voting for what affects them most, a constructive dialogue about what really matters emerges. Everyone's biggest sustainability concerns are discussed in a light-hearted way.

Target

Through the basic set and various expansion sets (included), the game is suitable for (a mix of) different audiences:

• Construction site workers and mechanics
• Office workers
• Departments and project teams
• Principals
• Chain partners‍

Developed by

The game was developed by New Future Lab in collaboration with Hazenberg Bouw B.V., Raccoon Serious Games, Archites and Emma van Dam on behalf of the TBI Climate Train.

The result

The game has proven to bring teams closer together and deepen conversations about sustainability. It contributes to higher employee engagement by actively involving them in identifying obstacles and opportunities. At the same time, the game helps companies use input from employees and partners effectively in shaping sustainability policies. Effectively address sustainability concerns and work together to build a sustainable future.

Why would you order this game?

• Especially for the construction industry: respond to your specific challenges
• Increase engagement: involve employees and partners in your sustainable goals
• Exclusive edition: produced in limited numbers (gone = gone)
• Practical and targeted: the game leads to concrete insights for better policy and collaboration

What do you get when you order the game?

• 1 game board consisting of six puzzle pieces
• 45 situation cards in the basic set with construction-related challenges
• 4 expansion sets focused on the construction site, office, clients and supply chain partners
• 11 statement cards to start conversations, including positive and negative statements
• 1 manual for players including tips for good game guidance
• 5 voting chips

The game is designed for 3 to 5 players and takes about 25 to 45 minutes at a time. The game can be played multiple times with the same group.‍

Prices

Cost per game: €165 excluding VAT
Shipping and handling costs: €19.95 excluding VAT per order

The game is available while supplies last (update 20-01-2025: 1 game still in stock; additional games available by arrangement).
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Ordering

Want to make sustainability a building context in your organization? Fill out the form below to request your copy of "The Great Frustration Game on Sustainability."

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