Datopolis
The open data board game
Requirements
30-60
2-5
12+
Description
Datopolis is a board game about building things - services, websites, devices, apps, research - using closed and open data. It’s set in a town called Sheridan, which is gradually declining as shops close, teachers quit, hedgehogs go extinct and pollution rises. The tools players build contribute to making Sheridan a healthier, wealthier, happier place to live.
There’s a short version and a long version of Datopolis. The short version is useful for team workshops and away days - it can be played within 20 - 30 minutes, and gets people comfortable talking to each other and negotiating to build tools with data. The longer version is for people who like to play board games - it has added role cards, bad things happening in Sheridan and generally more complexity.
This game was designed and developed by Ellen Broad & Jeni Tennison at the Open Data Institute, and the graphic design done by Chris Wells from FolkLabs.
There’s a short version and a long version of Datopolis. The short version is useful for team workshops and away days - it can be played within 20 - 30 minutes, and gets people comfortable talking to each other and negotiating to build tools with data. The longer version is for people who like to play board games - it has added role cards, bad things happening in Sheridan and generally more complexity.
This game was designed and developed by Ellen Broad & Jeni Tennison at the Open Data Institute, and the graphic design done by Chris Wells from FolkLabs.
Components
| Component | Quantity | Photo |
|---|---|---|
| Large Retail Box | 1 |  |
| Poker Deck | 1 deck of 63 cards |  |
| Poker Deck | 1 deck of 9 cards |  |
| Poker Deck | 1 deck of 39 cards |  |
| Jumbo Booklet | 1 |  |
| Small Hex Tile Set | 1 set of 78 small hex tiles |  |
| Half Board Set | 1 set of 1 half boards |  |
| Chevron, 20mm, Blue | 20 |  |
| Chevron, 20mm, Green | 20 |  |
| Chevron, 20mm, Orange | 20 |  |
Vitals
| Average Rating | 5 reviews |
|---|---|
| Publish Date | July 25, 2016 |
| Edition | Beta |
| Department | Games |
| Tags | Modern / Present Trading |
Why buy this?
- collaborate or compete - you decide!
- learn about what data can do
- amazing puns
Notes
- This game contains a premium upgrade called UV Coating that makes the printed components more durable.
- This game contains laser cut components. Laser cut items will have a slight amount of soot around the edges, which can easily be wiped off; and will have a campfire smell for about a week after you open them.
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Own It
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Fun
High Replay Value
Nice Artwork
This is a well-designed semi-cooperative game. Not only does it educate, it's also fun and funny. It's just the right length of play-time. Right now, that means there's time to play again, because the...
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Played It
Fun
Priced Well
High Replay Value
Well Written Rules
Nice Artwork
An engaging game for anyone interested in data. Brings to life some concepts that are otherwise tricky to get a feel for. Great for events, workshops and team building as it provokes discussion . But,...
Own It
Played It
Fun
Well Written Rules
Nice Artwork
First: if was great fun, especially the negotiations. We played it with business intelligence experts in the Netherlands. Some observations: - We need to translate it to Dutch for public government. ...
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