Adventure Games

Adventure games can be found in the real and virtual world. There are board-based games, outdoor games, night games and educational games.

Competitive games can usually be dressed up in one of three ways, according to youth-practise.com

1. Fighting games: The hero vs villain story. Teams are pitted against each other where combat of some kind is used to win. For example Dungeons and Dragons which is criticized for it's violence but be a perfect way to start off with when working with teenage boys.

2. Smuggling games: Something must be smuggled somewhere. This could be turned into a co-operative game. (see below)

3. Treasure hunt: Problem-solving games to find a hidden treasure. Games like Ravenchase or the Amazing Race This also could be turned into a co-operative game.

Cooperative games require cooperation to achieve the tasks that are set. There is no competition between team players. You can create your own version of this once you understand the dynamics. Take into account ways that people can only win, if others win. Where each person or team has something that others need, and visa versa. It may be a talent, a skills, information, opportunity, a relationship, an insight etc.

When I was studying experiential learning at university, one of the games we were taught in developing negotiation skills required sharing of information in order for the problem to be solved. It was called the egg and the medicine problem.

One example of a cooperative game I found is “Wildcraft!.” Apparently it requires cooperation between players, and develops teamwork and imagination. You cannot win the game if you don’t work together. The game promises adventure and excitement. If you play the game, we would love a review. Go to Wildcraft

For some virtual possibilities, go to online games.

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