Dossier 2124
In a world where digital memories have vanished following the mysterious "Great Crash" of 2100, societies are striving to reconstruct their past to understand how they arrived at this moment in history. Dossier 2124 is an investigation and critical-thinking game in which players take on the role of archivists, tasked with piecing together history and uncovering the major events that transformed society. Through the analysis of documents, articles, and fictional testimonies, players dive into a scenario inspired by real scientific and sociopolitical issues, leading them to question the dynamics of change and the consequences of our collective decisions.
An Investigation and Deduction Game
Dossier 2124 is designed as an immersive investigation where each player or team must analyze fragmented documents and decode clues to reconstruct the key events that led to the transition toward a more sustainable and cooperative world.
During the game, players will:
- Examine historical archives and press articles detailing the social and climate upheavals of the years 2020-2100.
- Decipher encrypted and partially destroyed documents due to the global digital collapse.
- Compare different sources and debate possible interpretations of history.
- Collaborate to propose a plausible reconstruction of the past and compile a final report.
The goal is not to find a single "true" version of history but to understand how narratives and data shape our perception of the past and influence our choices for the future.
Why Use Dossier 2124 in the Classroom?
This game serves as a dynamic educational tool, allowing students to:
- Develop critical thinking skills by evaluating sources and recognizing potential biases.
- Understand sociopolitical and environmental challenges through a simulation of real-world consequences.
- Experience historical and scientific inquiry by reconstructing a narrative from fragmented information.
- Encourage teamwork and discussion by debating different perspectives and justifying their conclusions.
- Explore the implications of ecological and technological transitions in an engaging and immersive way.
Game Progression
The game follows several phases:
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Introduction and Context
- Players are designated as archivists of the Commission for Future Archives.
- They receive an official speech explaining their mission: reconstruct the key events that shaped their current world.
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Document Analysis
- Each team receives a set of historical documents containing facts, testimonies, and major events from the 21st century.
- Some documents are partially destroyed or coded, forcing players to cross-reference sources and interpret clues.
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Debate and Hypothesis Confrontation
- Players share their findings and debate different possible interpretations.
- They must justify their reasoning and compile a final report explaining how society evolved.
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Presentation and Final Discussion
- Each team presents their conclusions to the group, discussing the similarities and differences in their reconstructions.
- A collective reflection follows on the lessons to be learned from this fictional history and its relevance to our present and future.
Game Materials Provided
- An introductory speech from the President of the Commission for Future Archives.
- A collection of documents, including newspaper articles, diary excerpts, fictional interviews, data reports, posters, and media clippings.
- Mission and analysis sheets to guide reflection and structure the final report.
- Decryption tools for partially destroyed or coded documents.
- A teacher’s guide to help facilitate discussions and post-activity reflection.