Barnga

Subgroup Size

Small Group

Duration

1 hour and 15 minutes

External Cost

No

Lesson Plan

Source

Thiagarajan, S. & Thiagarajan, R. (2006). Barnga: A simulation game on cultural clashes. Intercultural Press.

 

Also found at:

LSA Inclusive Teaching Initiative, University of Michigan: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/inclusive-teaching/sample-activities/barnga/

Tags:

  1. ambiguity
  2. assumptions
  3. conflict
  4. conflict resolution
  5. emotional resilience
  6. jolt
  7. playing cards
  8. power
  9. self-awareness
  10. Thiagi
  11. values

Cards (one "deck" includes Ace, 2 ,3, 4, 5, 6, and 7; all other cards removed), table tents with the table number on each, rules sheets--all on one color of paper, tournament guidesheets on another color of paper, scrap paper/index cards, and pens.