Play Datopolis : the open data board game

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[ Session Name ] Play Datopolis : the open data board game [ Primary Space ] Web Literacy [ Secondary Space ] Openness

[ Submitter's Name ] Peter Wells [ Submitter's Affiliated Organisation ] Open Data Institute [ Submitter's GitHub ] peterkwells (peter wells)

What will happen in your session?

We will bring three sets of Datopolis a boardgame about data. In Datopolis people play a role in the data ecosystem - for example an open data activist or a big company monopolist - and use data to build services and help save the town of Sheridan. With three sets we can accommodate up to 18 people playing simultaneously, each game lasts 15-30 minutes. There will be at least two facilitators throughout the session to help participants. Datopolis is openly licenced, available on github, and has been used in multiple countries to help people learn about data and have fun.

What is the goal or outcome of your session?

Open data can be a little… exclusive. If you’re working with data, talking about data, or in an area where more open data could be useful, then it’s easier to grasp. If you’re interested in access to information, or transparency and accountability, then you might have come across open data. But if you’re not already on board (hehe) with open data, you may need other ways to understand its role and impact. A board game is one way of capturing interest in open data, without people necessarily realising they’re absorbing knowledge about open data. Also, it’s pretty clear board games are hip right now

If your session requires additional materials or electronic equipment, please outline your needs.

none

Time needed

90 mins