THE

THING
FROM THE
FUTURE PRINT AND PLAY EDITION
VERSION 1.0

1. Print and cut out cards and instructions.

2. (optional) Print and cut out playsheets. Make

enough copies so that each of your players will be
able to play several times.

3. Start playing! Share your favorite ideas on social

media using the #FutureThing hashtag.

#FUTURETHING
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab
 INSTRUCTIONS

The Thing From The Future is an imagination game for 1-6 players. The object of the game
is to use the cards to generate the most interesting, funny or thought-provoking ideas for
artifacts from the future. There are over 3.7 million possible prompts in the deck. For group
play: <1> Form a group of 2-6 players. Shuffle deck well and deal out one dozen cards each.
<2> Starting with the dealer, compose a creative prompt by taking turns placing cards
of different “suits” on the table (suits are indicated by the letter at the top of each
card). Take turns placing cards until the suit letters on the tops of the cards spell the
word, ATOM. A complete prompt has one and only one of each letter. If you can’t
contribute, draw a card. <3> Give a FutureThing Playsheet to each player and record
the four elements of the prompt. Silently produce your own brief description (and
sketch if you wish) of your thing from the future. This gets easier as your imagina-
tion warms up! <4> When everyone is ready, share future thing ideas with the group.
<5> The creator of the group’s favorite idea wins the cards in play. Whoever has earned the
most cards when play ends wins overall. <6> Share your favorite ideas with the gameplay
community using the hashtag #FutureThing.

#FUTURETHING
THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab

KEY CARD

ARC outlines the type of future world that the “thing” comes from,
A and how far away it is from today. There are four types of Arc, each an
umbrella for countless possible scenarios:
Growth - a future in which “progress” has continued
Collapse – a future in which society as we know it has come apart
Discipline - a future in which order is deliberately coordinated or
imposed
Transformation – a future in which a profound historical evolu-
tion has occurred

TERRAIN is the thematic context or location where this object could

T
be found in that future.

OBJECT is the focus for your imagination: a specific cultural artifact

O that reveals something about how this future is different from today.

MOOD suggests how it might feel to experience this thing from the
M
future.

#FUTURETHING
THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab
 A A A
ARC ARC ARC

Collapse Collapse Collapse

A few years A decade A generation

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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A A A
ARC ARC ARC

Collapse Collapse Collapse

Two generations A century A millennium

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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A A A
ARC ARC ARC

Discipline Discipline Discipline

A few years A decade A generation

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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A A A
ARC ARC ARC

Discipline Discipline Discipline

Two generations A century A millennium

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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 A A A
ARC ARC ARC

Grow Grow Grow

A few years A decade A generation

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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A A A
ARC ARC ARC

Grow Grow Grow

Two generations A century A millennium

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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A A A
ARC ARC ARC

Transform Transform Transform

A few years A decade A generation

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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A A A
ARC ARC ARC

Transform Transform Transform

Two generations A century A millennium

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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 T T T
TERRAIN TERRAIN TERRAIN

Agriculture The Brain Childhood

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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T T T
TERRAIN TERRAIN TERRAIN

Citizenship Class Climate

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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TERRAIN TERRAIN TERRAIN

Cloning Communications Court

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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T T T
TERRAIN TERRAIN TERRAIN

Disease Drones The Economy

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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 T T T
TERRAIN TERRAIN TERRAIN

Education Entertainment Environment

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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TERRAIN TERRAIN TERRAIN

Equality Family Fashion

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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T T T
TERRAIN TERRAIN TERRAIN

Flight Forests Genetics

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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TERRAIN TERRAIN TERRAIN

Gender Governance Health

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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 T T T
TERRAIN TERRAIN TERRAIN

Hobbies Home Identity

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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T T T
TERRAIN TERRAIN TERRAIN

Insects Intellectual Journalism

#FUTURETHING
THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab
Property
#FUTURETHING
THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab
#FUTURETHING
THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab

T T T
TERRAIN TERRAIN TERRAIN

Justice Learning Memory

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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TERRAIN TERRAIN TERRAIN

Mining The Moon Music

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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Oceans Oil Old Age

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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T T T
TERRAIN TERRAIN TERRAIN

Pets Power Religion

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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TERRAIN TERRAIN TERRAIN

Robots Sex Shopping

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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TERRAIN TERRAIN TERRAIN

Space Sports Theatre

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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Travel War Water

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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TERRAIN TERRAIN TERRAIN

Wealth Women Work

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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T T T
TERRAIN TERRAIN TERRAIN

Zombies The Zoo Wildcard

Topic or location of your
choice

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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O O O
OBJECT OBJECT OBJECT

Advertisement Artwork Beverage

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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OBJECT OBJECT OBJECT

Book Bottle Box

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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O O O
OBJECT OBJECT OBJECT

Brochure Building Candy

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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O O O
OBJECT OBJECT OBJECT

Clothing Corporation Device

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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O O O
OBJECT OBJECT OBJECT

Document Event Festival

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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OBJECT OBJECT OBJECT

Flag Game Gift

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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O O O
OBJECT OBJECT OBJECT

Headline Implant Instrument

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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O O O
OBJECT OBJECT OBJECT

Jewellery Kit Law

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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O O O
OBJECT OBJECT OBJECT

Logo Lotion Machine

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
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OBJECT OBJECT OBJECT

Magazine cover Map Mask

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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O O O
OBJECT OBJECT OBJECT

Monument Passport Pill

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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O O O
OBJECT OBJECT OBJECT

Plant Postcard Poster

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
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O O O
OBJECT OBJECT OBJECT

Product Prosthetic Public service

#FUTURETHING
THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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announcement
#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING
THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
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 O O O
OBJECT OBJECT OBJECT

Relic Ritual Show

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
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O O O
OBJECT OBJECT OBJECT

Slogan Snack Song

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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O O O
OBJECT OBJECT OBJECT

Souvenir Statue Sticker

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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OBJECT OBJECT OBJECT

Symbol T-Shirt Tattoo

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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Tool Toy Vehicle

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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O O O
OBJECT OBJECT OBJECT

Video Weapon Wildcard

Artifact of your choice

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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M M M
MOOD MOOD MOOD

Admiration Alienation Amusement

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
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MOOD MOOD MOOD

Anger Anxiety Awkwardness

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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MOOD MOOD MOOD

Calm Charm Cheer

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
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MOOD MOOD MOOD

Contentment Curiosity Decadence

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab

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Delight Dignity Disgust

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab

M M M
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Dread Embarrassment Excitement

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab
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Exhilaration Fascination Fervor

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab

M M M
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Frustration Gratitude Happiness

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab

M M M
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Hilarity Hope Longing

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab

M M M
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Malaise Melancholy Melodrama

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab
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Nostalgia Optimism Outrage

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab

M M M
MOOD MOOD MOOD

Pathos Pleasure Pride

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab

M M M
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Rationality Relief Resentment

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab

M M M
MOOD MOOD MOOD

Respect Sadness Satisfaction

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab
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Serenity Shame Shock

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab

M M M
MOOD MOOD MOOD

Sorrow Surprise Unease

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab

M M M
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Warmth Weirdness Wellbeing

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab

M M M
MOOD MOOD MOOD

Wonder Worry Zen

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab
 #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING
THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab

#FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING #FUTURETHING

THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE THE THING FROM THE FUTURE
A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson A game by Stuart Candy and Jeff Watson
2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab 2015 CC-BY-NC-SA | situationlab.org | @sitlab
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THE THING FROM THE FUTURE @sitlab THE THING FROM THE FUTURE @sitlab

1) YOUR CARDS ARC TERRAIN OBJECT MOOD 1) YOUR CARDS ARC TERRAIN OBJECT MOOD

2) DESCRIPTION 3) SKETCH 2) DESCRIPTION 3) SKETCH

The Thing From The Future Playsheet | BY-NC-SA 2015 | Stuart Candy & Jeff Watson | situationlab.org The Thing From The Future Playsheet | BY-NC-SA 2015 | Stuart Candy & Jeff Watson | situationlab.org

#FutureThing #FutureThing
THE THING FROM THE FUTURE @sitlab THE THING FROM THE FUTURE @sitlab

1) YOUR CARDS ARC TERRAIN OBJECT MOOD 1) YOUR CARDS ARC TERRAIN OBJECT MOOD

2) DESCRIPTION 3) SKETCH 2) DESCRIPTION 3) SKETCH

The Thing From The Future Playsheet | BY-NC-SA 2015 | Stuart Candy & Jeff Watson | situationlab.org The Thing From The Future Playsheet | BY-NC-SA 2015 | Stuart Candy & Jeff Watson | situationlab.org