Bürostuhl

Description

The game ‘Bürostuhl’ addresses the generational conflict in the workplace, combining entertainment with social reflection. It aims to encourage dialogue and a shift in perspective, showing that generations are more alike than media and people often believe. Our master’s thesis examined how viral content (memes) influences stereotypical thinking and expectations. The result: they distort perception and fuel ideological conflicts. One example is the generational conflict, whose existence cannot be factually proven, yet is widely felt. These very contents inspired the crude humour and clichés featured in the game.

The goal is to meet the identical needs of the four game characters (Baby Boomer, Gen X, Y & Z). Bürostuhl’s unique feature is that while each player can win individually, everyone loses together — a conflict between self-interest and the common good.