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The Silver Bullet
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Game 06

The
Silver Bullet

Circular Economy · Waste Governance · Labour Justice

Navapur generates 1,750 tonnes of waste a day. The landfill is nearly full. But the real crisis is not the landfill — it is that the city has never treated waste as an economic system. One with workers, routes, materials, and value already embedded in it.

The question: Can we see waste beyond a municipal problem — and design a governance system that centres worker dignity?
Game details
RoleCity Governance Advisor
Decisions15 across 5 arenas
Crises & events5 crises · 7 wild cards
DimensionsGovernance · Justice · Circularity · Legitimacy
Play time8–12 min
Arena 1 · Governance Design
"Three bids. Eighteen months before the landfill breaches capacity. Citizens now choose the model."
Three credible bidders are offering three different theories of waste management. This is not just a procurement choice. It is a decision about labour, infrastructure, and who captures value from the waste stream.
The bars track system strength across four dimensions: Governance, Justice, Circularity, and Legitimacy.
Time
60
Time expired — a choice was made for you.
"The largest misstep was treating waste purely as a municipal problem rather than an economic system." — Rozita Singh
Time
60
Time expired — a choice was made for you.
Tip: each option shows likely gains and likely risks. These are directional, not exact.
🔴 Crisis — Immediate Decision Required
Time
35
Time expired — a choice was made for you.
Crisis Response
Your City, 18 Months Later
"No country can claim circularity while outsourcing its environmental burden to the poorest citizens." — Rozita Singh