Europe Game

Aims of the tool

*Learn in a practical way the basics of the functioning of a country and of the European Union, democratic processes and international relations
*Stimulate teamwork and communication competences
*Encourage creativity

Description of the tool

Step by step process:
Ep.1 Each team designs their "Island Country". Design not just the physical space arrangement, but the teams have to decide:
1. Three "national treasures" that are physical or immaterial
2. A brief description of the people
3. A set of three laws that define the country
4. One thing that is missing in the country (whether physical or immaterial)

Ep.2 After the presentations and the "diplomatic" exhibition of the countries, through 1/2 representatives elected for each group, each country will find the way to get something from one or more of the other countries in the most profitable way. Teams must also find infrastructure solutions to gain access to such products (roads, airports, etc.) and use available materials.

Ep. 3 The facilitator observes how the whole "Union" is evolving. After that, the facilitator introduces an event that affects / destroys / produces difficulties (natural disaster, socio-economic crisis, disappearance of a certain thing etc.) or one of the country's national treasures in order to destabilize and see how the teams repair situations.

Undergoing the experience, participants can better understand the European Union's way of functioning and its importance for each one. The stimulation of active citizenship and responsible European citizens is followed, as the awareness of being a part of mechanism has increased.