Published December 4, 2025 | Version v1
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"How To: Open Source Hardware" Board Game

  • 1. EDMO icon Technical University of Dresden
  • 2. ROR icon Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
  • 3. ROR icon Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Dresden – University of Applied Sciences

Description

This is a serious game to transfer knowledge on the topic of Open Source Hardware (OSH) development. It is a cooperative board game designed for 3 to 6 players. The shared goal is to collaboratively improve and develop an Open Source Hardware idea by guiding it through all stages of its lifecycle. Throughout the game, players encounter challenges, reflect critically, and identify value opportunities in their project. While working together, players can earn Coins by recognizing and articulating specific Value Dimensions. At the end of the game, the team evaluates both their collective progress and individual contributions.

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References

  • de Bono, E. (1990). Six Thinking Hats. London: Penguin Books.
  • Rabis, F. (2019). Open Source Ökonomie - Konzept und Modellierung zur Effizienzmessung unserer Wirtschaft. Diploma thesis.
  • remodel.dk. (2018). Value Dimensions. Retrieved from https://remodel.dk/
  • Wille, T. (2017). Anforderungen an die Technischen Dokumentation bei Open Source Produktentwicklungsprozessen (OSPE). Master thesis.