| Duration: 20 min Number of players: 2-8 Materials: Card Set Links: https://tiltfactor.org/game/buffalo/ |
Learn some more about diversity…
Short Description
A card game of quick wits and zany combination, buffalo: the name dropping game asks you to name-drop faster than your friends, collect the most cards, and win! How fast can you name a vain artist? How about a glasses-wearing heartthrob? Don’t be surprised if you find yourself surrounded by curious players eager to name an annoying conqueror or perky religious figure!
Educational Value
- Develop personal and professional skills –tolerance, empathy, communication, active listening, strategy
- Raise awareness about prejudice
Recommendations for use
- Perfect for all age groups
- Icebreaker
Tips and tricks
How to adapt game for different groups, topics, occasions/needs: Introduction for further discussions about discrimination, privilege and prejudice
Feedback questions
What can I learn from this activity?
What prejudice do I know?
What did you learn new about discrimination?
How can these insights help you be more tolerant of others?
What values does society try to impose on us?
Further discussion topics
- Discrimination
- Openness
- Tolerance
