I run bespoke workshops on communicating a message through games. By the end of a day-long workshop, the group will have a draft of a game on a poster, flyer, or greetings card. This game will communicate their messages and can be used as a campaigning tool.

Communicating Messages through Games: an example of a workshop in Lancaster.

I can also provide workshops on zoom or in person on the themes below. Please contact me at howtodissent@gmail.com or dissentgames@gmail.com, or by phoning 07763 854706.

I also provide the following free set of workshop games and exercises for both experienced protesters and those new to dissent. This are simple sheets which can easily be printed or photocopied.

Speaking Truth to Power: a quick workshop exercise for the start of day to get groups thinking about different approaches in campaigning. 10-20 minutes, any group size, scene setting

MP Roleplay: a longer exercise, which can be replayed many times, to practice meeting with people in power. Up to 90 minutes, groups of 4 or 5, immersive

Rainbow Communication: how to work out if your group really is all on the same page. 30 minutes, groups of 2-10, core work

Idea to Message: a longer exercise to get groups thinking about effective communication. 60 minutes, groups of 1-5, core work

Someone Else’s Shoes: a short exercise for deciding how to frame your message appropriately for your audience. 10 minutes, groups of 1-5, scene setting

Building a Community: a workshop exercise to think about networking with others. 30 minutes, groups of 1-5, core work

Wormhole: a social deduction game for groups of 9-20 people, particularly useful for the end of a long day. 30 minutes, groups of 9-20, just for fun