Gamestorming 2.0
The Change Lab exists to cultivate civic imagination and collective action. Gamestorming 2.0 offers the facilitation tools to help us get there—by helping people connect across difference, think in systems, and create shared pathways forward. Whether designing workshops, guiding coalitions, or prototyping new futures, this book is a core tool in our civic toolkit.
Gamestorming 2.0 is the updated and expanded edition of the bestselling toolkit for innovators, facilitators, and changemakers. Written by Dave Gray, Sunni Brown, and James Macanufo, this book is more than just a resource—it’s a method for turning meetings, strategy sessions, and community gatherings into dynamic engines of creativity and connection.
Rooted in design thinking, systems thinking, and play theory, Gamestorming 2.0 offers a field-tested collection of visual tools, activities, and frameworks that help groups move from idea to action—especially in environments where collaboration across difference is essential.
What It Offers
100+ Updated Games
Activities to support brainstorming, mapping, empathy-building, prioritization, storytelling, decision-making, and visioning.Design Frameworks
Helps users design experiences that move participants through phases of exploration, alignment, and action.Toolkits for Inclusion & Innovation
Includes new games that support equity-centered design, belonging, and psychological safety in groups.Real-World Applications
Tools used by teams at Google, IDEO, LEGO, and grassroots organizations alike.Flexible for Any Setting
Whether you're hosting a board retreat, a community roundtable, or a youth dialogue, these games can be adapted to fit.
Why It Matters
Gamestorming 2.0 provides practical methods for making collaboration joyful, inclusive, and effective. In a world that often defaults to rigid meetings and top-down decision-making, it champions creativity, co-creation, and the power of structured play.
Connection to The Change Lab
The Change Lab exists to cultivate civic imagination and collective action. Gamestorming 2.0 offers the facilitation tools to help us get there—by helping people connect across difference, think in systems, and create shared pathways forward. Whether designing workshops, guiding coalitions, or prototyping new futures, this book is a core tool in our civic toolkit.
