An open game for dissent: towards critical tools for collaborative processes of production of space

Abstract

This paper presents the conception and application of a game designed for and p teenagers living in a slum area in Brazil that is currently under structural inter large spatial transformation project. The conception of this game is based on the segregation of the city. Players have been invited to deconstruct such a propo encouraged to imagine other forms of occupation and enjoyment of their environment RanciŁre’s account of dissent will be discussed as a counterpoint to the cons current participatory policies in an attempt to reveal their limitations regard potential. Flosser’s concept of open game will also be discussed as an alternative of critical tools for collaborative processes of production of space. The outcome presented in order to discuss the capacity of games to overcome social obstacles