Disaster risk reduction game kit: Game 4: Decisions for the decade

“Decisions for the decade” is an intensely interactive game designed to support learning and dialogue about key aspects of long-term investments under uncertainty. Many decision-makers in the real world do not initially recognize the risk of disasters as deeply uncertain and plan for the most likely scenarios rather than for extreme events that can bring devastating outcomes. The gameplay experience of “Decisions for the decade” helps people recognize that there are aspects of the future climate that are deeply uncertain, and managing risks may therefore require being prepared for surprises.

While particularly suited for government officials at the local to national level, this game can be useful to a wide range of stakeholders affected by long-term climate risks. Participants should ideally play with 8-40 people in teams of 4, but teams can have 3 to 6 members, and the game could be played with hundreds of players with microphone and sufficient table assistants. "Decisions for the decade" requires about 30-60 minutes of gameplay.