The discussion game about ethics allows important topics in Estonian society to be introduced to an international audience

The discussion game developed by researchers at the Centre for Ethics of the University of Tartu has received a remake – the game is now available in English.

The aim of the updated discussion game "A Hundred Choices: A Discussion Game about Ethics" is to expand its usability and reach an international audience. The game encourages participants to reflect on everyday issues and helps facilitate relaxed conversations about real-life situations and value judgments. The discussion game aims to foster the participants' dialogical communication skills, which are necessary to resolve disagreements - such as the ability to listen to each other and reasoning skills. It can be played in various situations, such as for team building with colleagues, in families, or with friends, to discuss ethical issues while also having fun. 

According to the development team, the English version offers new opportunities for users and educational institutions from other countries that wish to incorporate innovative solutions into their teaching or training programs. "The English version of the game makes it easier to conduct cross-border discussions, bringing together people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. We are actively seeking cooperation partners both in Estonia and abroad to promote the wider dissemination and use of the game," said Triin Paaver, the administrative manager directing the game’s development at the Centre for Ethics of the University of Tartu.

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There is also an Estonian version of the discussion game available in print. Additionally, a streamlined digital version featuring fewer game scenarios has been developed, accessible in both Estonian and English. This digital format allows players the flexibility to participate from any location, making it suitable for schools, companies, and interested individuals worldwide. 

The Centre for Ethics of the University of Tartu has created several educational games about professional ethics and communication ethics: Values Game for Teachers (2010), Discovering Values, a values game for students (2013) with extensions on immigration (2016) and health issues (2017), Values Game for Medics (2014). 

The updated discussion game has already been used in conducting workshops at the "ENLIGHT Teaching & Learning Conference 2024" and at the Uppsala University hosted a Staff Week "Impactful Collaboration" within the ENLIGHT framework.

The creation of the discussion game was supported by the Ministry of Education and Research under the program “Value Development of Estonian Society 2009–2013” and its continuation program “Value Development of Estonian Society 2015–2020.” The development of the digital version was supported by the experimental development grant from the University of Tartu Development Fund, “Further Development of Value Games for Use in Virtual Environments.”