The Future for Beginners
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On a small peninsula, five towns are preparing to make a comeback. Unjustly forgotten by the world, the community is about to launch a major cultural festival to revitalise the area.
In the hours before the opening ceremony, a tropical storm strengthens into one of the strongest storms in the decade, heading straight for the town.
Now, in the face of a world-changing climate shock, the leaders of these sleepy peninsula need to put on the show of their lives…
The Future for Beginners is a hands-on simulation for up to 30 players. Working together over 80 minutes, players negotiate challenges and make decisions to create an unforgettable cultural event in the face of catastrophe.
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Created by David Finnigan, Melanie Frances and Becky-Dee Trevenen, in collaboration with Chatham House, the London Design Biennale and Coney. Creative consultancy by Matthew Pitfield.
Design by Becky-Dee Trevenen.
The Future for Beginners was launched as part of the 2023 London Design Biennale at Somerset House.
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