De onzichtbare stad. Spel

Abstract

This is a card game designed to stimulate discussion about built heritage between residents of Genk. Which buildings are important to preserve? Which buildings support the identity of Genk? The game is played with a specially designed card game (40 picture cards, 6 blank cards, one card questions, two control cards, 6 and 6 Bomb cards like cards), a dice, a kaartenrek, four players and one game leader. The goal is to arrive through negotiation between the players in a dialogue on a piece of built heritage in the city of Genk. The result is visualized using ensembles of buildings (playing cards) that make up a fictional cityscape. Based on these urban landscapes the game also collects local stories about the built heritage in Genk. These stories are recorded during the game (sound) .This game was played with residents in Genk, policymakers and experts and with children in the framework of the Science Week.