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Ordinary Object Autopsy

Investigate an everyday object as if its design were an unsolved case.JoyRiders Play library
tinkeringobject playdiscoveryintellectual play
PLAYERSsolo / two people
TIME5–20 min
ENERGYlow
PLACEindoors / outdoors / anywhere
SETUPnone
COMMUNITYNot yet rated

HOW TO PLAY

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YOU’LL NEEDOne everyday object
  1. 1Choose an object with at least two parts and leave it assembled.
  2. 2Find three design decisions you normally overlook.
  3. 3Guess what problem each decision solves, then invent one unnecessary upgrade.

REMIX THE RULES

Complete twists.

Play variationInvestigate why a mug handle has that exact curve.
Play variationStudy a clothespin and invent its unnecessary premium upgrade.
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