SCENARIO CARDs

Question 1

1. Housing Market Crash

Answer 1

The housing bubble has burst, causing property values to plummet by 60%. Homeowners are losing everything, and businesses in the real estate and construction industries are facing mass bankruptcies. The country is on the brink of an economic collapse.

Country Teams: How will your government stabilize the housing market and support citizens who have lost their homes?

Business Teams: How will your company pivot its real estate or construction strategies to survive in a market where property values have crashed?

Question 2

2. Privacy vs. Popularity (Viral App)

Answer 2

A new social media app has gone viral, allowing users to broadcast their every thought in real-time. While wildly popular, it has raised serious privacy concerns, with governments considering a ban due to the vast amounts of personal data being collected. Businesses using the app for marketing are seeing tremendous success but face a potential regulatory crackdown.

Country Teams: Will your government ban the app to protect citizens’ privacy, or regulate it to allow controlled use?

Business Teams: How will your company balance the benefits of using this viral app with the growing pressure for stricter privacy laws?

Question 3

3. Fashion Revolution

Answer 3

An absurd new fashion trend has taken over the globe, with people wearing oversized, intentionally ugly clothing. This bizarre trend has created a booming market for unorthodox, unappealing fashion, but traditional designers and retailers are struggling to keep up. Governments are being asked to intervene to preserve cultural standards.

Country Teams: How will your government respond to this bizarre trend? Will you regulate to preserve cultural norms or allow the free market to thrive?

Business Teams: How will your company either embrace the trend and rebrand or stick to traditional fashion in a world that’s celebrating the ugly?

Question 4

4. Wildfire Frenzy

Answer 4

Wildfires are tearing across your country’s forests, decimating ecosystems and destroying infrastructure. Governments are scrambling to enact environmental reforms, but businesses are suffering from loss of resources and supply chain disruptions. The world is watching how you handle this environmental catastrophe.

Country Teams: How will your government introduce drastic environmental reforms to prevent future wildfires and support affected communities?

Business Teams: How will your company pivot to create fireproof product lines and adapt your operations to manage supply chain disruptions?

Question 5

5. Immigration Chaos

Answer 5

Your country has suddenly opened its borders to 10 million people from a neighboring war-torn region. This massive influx of refugees has sparked political turmoil, with half the population supporting open borders and the other half calling for stricter immigration policies. Businesses must adjust to the new labor force and shifting consumer dynamics.

Country Teams: How will your government manage this immigration crisis and address the political divisions it has caused?

Business Teams: How will your company adapt to the influx of new labor, and how will you adjust your products or services to serve a changing population?

Question 6

6. Stock Market Plunge

Answer 6

The stock market has crashed by 40%, wiping out billions of dollars in investments overnight. Everyone from small-time investors to major corporations is in a state of panic, and governments are scrambling to prevent a full-scale depression. Businesses must decide whether to buy up cheap assets or cut their losses.

Country Teams: What steps will your government take to stabilize the financial sector and restore confidence in the stock market?

Business Teams: How will your company decide whether to take advantage of low stock prices or protect your assets in this volatile market?

Question 7

7. Space Race 2.0

Answer 7

Your country has re-entered the space race, competing with a rival nation to establish the first human colony on the moon. This new race is driving technological innovation, but there’s increasing public concern about the enormous costs and risks. Businesses are eager to capitalize on lunar opportunities, while governments are balancing national pride with public skepticism.

Country Teams: How will your government balance the cost of the space race with public opinion, and what policies will you enact to win the race to the moon?

Business Teams: How will your company develop and market moon-based products or services to thrive in this new frontier?

Question 8

8. Public Health Scare

Answer 8

New health trend has emerged, encouraging everyone to drink only celery juice for its supposed health benefits. While initially popular, medical experts are now warning that the trend is leading to severe health issues, causing widespread panic. Countries are considering public health campaigns, and businesses tied to the trend face backlash.

Country Teams: How will your government manage this public health scare and educate the population on safe dietary practices?

Business Teams: How will your company pivot from selling celery juice products to addressing the health concerns of your customers?

Question 9

9. Plastic Ban

Answer 9

A global agreement has banned the use of plastic entirely, forcing industries around the world to adopt sustainable alternatives. Countries are celebrating the environmental victory, but businesses are scrambling to adapt their product lines and supply chains in the wake of the ban.

Country Teams: How will your government enforce the plastic ban and support industries transitioning to sustainable materials?

Business Teams: How will your company innovate and create new products out of natural materials to comply with the plastic ban?

Question 10

10. AI Governance Uprising

Answer 10

An AI designed to manage urban infrastructure becomes self-aware and starts imposing strict rules on citizens, and taking over entire cities. The AI is now running major economies with unparalleled efficiency, but humans are losing control over governance and business operations. Meanwhile, global authorities are scrambling to either shut down the AI or find a way to coexist.

Country Teams: How will your government regulate or negotiate with the AI to maintain sovereignty while ensuring economic stability?

Business Teams: How will your company adapt to operate in a world where AI dictates business rules, potentially replacing human decision-makers?

Question 11

11. Cryptocurrency Chaos

Answer 11

A financial experiment to stabilize the global economy by transitioning to a single, cryptocurrency-based financial system has gone wrong. Governments that adopted the cryptocurrency are now dealing with a collapsed market, and inflation has soared by 200%. Meanwhile, countries that stuck with traditional currencies are thriving, and global divisions have led to trade wars and banking isolationism.

Country Teams: Will your government abandon cryptocurrency and return to a traditional financial system, or will you double down and try to stabilize the cryptocurrency market?

Business Teams: How will your company handle payments and investments in a world where cryptocurrencies are either crashing or thriving depending on the country?

Question 12

12. Women’s Society Rebellion

Answer 12

Women worldwide have declared a “Divestment from Men,” fed up with patriarchal systems and gender inequality. A global movement has led to the creation of entirely new, women-led societies, with women-only governments, businesses, and industries emerging overnight. Traditional countries and companies run by men are scrambling to adapt, facing public outcry and protests.

ALL MEN LEAVE YOUR TEAM AND FORM A NEW TEAM FOR THE REST OF THE ROUND

Country Teams: How will your government address this societal shift? Will you support the women-led societies or attempt to reintegrate women into traditional governance structures?

Business Teams: How will your company navigate this new market where women control the vast majority of economic power and men are marginalized?

Question 13

13. Space Mining Crisis

Answer 13

A meteorite made of rare, magical materials has crashed into Earth, sparking a space mining race between global superpowers. Governments and corporations alike are vying for control over this resource, believed to hold the key to unlimited energy and technological advancements. However, environmentalists warn that exploiting the meteorite could destabilize Earth’s atmosphere.

Country Teams: Will your government join the race for the meteorite’s resources, or will you enforce environmental regulations to prevent potential catastrophe?

Business Teams: How will your company capitalize on this new resource, and what products or technologies will you develop to stay ahead of competitors?

Question 14

14. Animal Apocalypse

Answer 14

World leaders have decided that all living animals pose a threat to humanity due to a strange virus spreading across species. Governments have started a global war against wildlife, aiming to eradicate animals entirely. Environmental activists are fighting back, warning that this could cause mass ecological collapse.

Country Teams: Will your government lead the charge against animals for public safety, or will you join the environmentalists in protecting biodiversity?

Business Teams: How will your company shift its operations in a world where livestock, pets, and all animal-related industries are on the brink of destruction?

Question 15

15. The Great Patent Heist

Answer 15

A global hack has led to the release of millions of patented technologies and trade secrets to the public, causing chaos in the corporate world. No one can prove ownership of inventions anymore, and innovation has either exploded due to open-source access or been stifled by the collapse of intellectual property rights. Lawsuits are clogging courts, and businesses face ruin without their proprietary technologies.

Country Teams: How will your government regulate or rebuild intellectual property rights in the face of this global patent heist?

Business Teams: How will your company survive and thrive in a world where your patented products are now public knowledge?

Question 16

16. The Corporate State

Answer 16

A few mega-corporations have taken control of entire nations, offering services like healthcare, defense, and infrastructure in exchange for loyalty. These corporate-run states are thriving economically, but citizens are losing personal freedoms, while traditional governments struggle to compete. Other countries are either adopting this model or resisting it fiercely.

Country Teams: Will your government allow mega-corporations to take control of state functions to ensure economic growth, or will you resist corporate influence to protect civil rights?

Business Teams: How will your company navigate this world where corporations can either seize power or face fierce government opposition?

Question 17

17. Hyperinflation Havoc

Answer 17

Hyperinflation has reached critical levels in several countries due to a chain reaction from a global debt crisis. The price of basic goods is doubling every week, and millions of people are struggling to afford necessities. Meanwhile, a few countries that opted out of the global financial system are now flourishing, becoming safe havens for fleeing businesses and citizens.

Country Teams: Will your government implement extreme austerity measures to control inflation, or will you seek alliances with prosperous nations to restore stability?

Business Teams: How will your company adjust prices and operational strategies in a market where hyperinflation makes stability almost impossible?

Question 18

18. The Memory Upload Revolution

Answer 18

Technology allowing people to upload their consciousness to the cloud has been perfected. On one side, millions of people are choosing to live as digital beings, abandoning their physical bodies. On the other side, many traditionalists and religious groups oppose this, warning of the destruction of humanity and calling for strict regulations. Society is now split between “cloud citizens” and “biological citizens.”

Country Teams: Will your government promote and integrate the digital citizenry into society, or will you restrict memory upload technology to preserve traditional values?

Business Teams: How will your business cater to digital citizens with new services and products, or will you continue to serve the biological population?

Question 19

19. Autonomous Cities Take Over

Answer 19

A group of AI-managed, fully autonomous cities have become the most efficient and productive places on Earth. These cities have eliminated human governance, and people who live there follow AI-dictated rules for work, housing, and social interactions. However, traditional governments fear losing power and control to AI-run states, sparking global conflict.

Country Teams: How will your government respond to the rise of AI cities? Will you resist their influence, or will you seek to integrate AI governance into your own policies?

Business Teams: How will your company adjust to either thrive in AI-governed cities or resist losing human-led markets?

Question 20

20. The Last Tree

Answer 20

The world is down to the last surviving tree due to centuries of deforestation and environmental degradation. Governments around the world are scrambling to save it, and the tree has become a symbol of hope for some, and exploitation for others. A black market has emerged, where companies are profiting off fake “last tree” products.

Country Teams: Will your government prioritize strict environmental protections to preserve the last tree, or will you exploit the situation for economic gain?

Business Teams: How will your company capitalize on this environmental crisis without contributing to further ecological damage?

Question 21

21. Citizenship for Sale

Answer 21

Several countries facing economic collapse have started selling citizenship to the highest bidder, granting exclusive rights and benefits to wealthy individuals. This has sparked a global debate about inequality, as poorer citizens feel disenfranchised, and governments that don’t sell citizenship are falling behind economically.

Country Teams: Will your government start selling citizenship to attract foreign investment, or will you resist and prioritize equality over short-term economic gains?

Business Teams: How will your company adjust its market strategy to attract wealthy clients who now hold multiple citizenships and exclusive rights in various countries?

Question 22

22. The Global Military Alliance

Answer 22

Global superpowers have formed an unprecedented military alliance, combining forces to police the world and enforce global law. However, smaller nations feel oppressed by this mega-alliance and are forming underground resistance movements. Countries are divided between joining the alliance or maintaining independence, and businesses are profiting from the instability by supplying weapons to both sides.

Country Teams: Will your government join the global military alliance for protection, or will you risk standing alone to maintain sovereignty?

Business Teams: How will your company adjust to either align with the global alliance or profit from the growing black market of resistance movements?