Become a democratic detective! Get to know surprising and relevant stories from democracies while uncovering the riddles.
Learning targets in a nutshell:
- Increase the factual knowledge as well as the comprehension and critical understanding of democratic norms, values and institutions
- Connect individual examples of democratic practice to abstract concepts of democracy
- Analytical thinking, flexibility, observing
- Reflect upon and strengthen democratic values of equality, fairness, and justice
Number of players: 4 - 12
Difficulty: This game requires language skills and a basic understanding of political and societal issues.
Timing: 5 minutes for introduction and explanation of the rules, 15 minutes for one card (one riddle), max 25 minutes for discussion on the riddle's topic.
Digital version: Observers exists also as a web-based game that can be played on your phone, tablet, or computer: https://observers.curiousbird.se/de/