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What could go wrong

A game to foster creative thinking about what could go wrong with AI systems.

Requirements

30-60
1-6
18+

Description

What Could Go Wrong? - AI Edition

The game that asks the prompts players to ask the uncomfortable questions about our AI future!

We are going to add AI to the product! What could go wrong? This game has players explore the wild, weird, and sometimes worrying world of artificial intelligence.

How it works

Draw a scenario card about AI technology, then compete to play the most hilariously dystopian (or surprisingly realistic) consequence card. Will your smart home become too smart for its own good? What happens when your AI assistant gets a little too personal? The combinations are endless, and so are the laughs.

Perfect for:

  • Product teams looking for a lighthearted way to think about the potential risks with their new AI products
  • Students looking to build their creative hazard analysis skills
  • Instructors looking to teach their students to consider the potential downsides of AI
  • Tech enthusiasts with a sense of irony
  • Anyone who's ever wondered "what's the worst that could happen?" about AI

Originally developed by researchers at CMU an Cornell Tech, this game turns serious AI safety discussions into seriously fun gameplay. Get your physical deck today and discover just how creative (and catastrophic) the future could be!

Warning: May cause excessive laughter, existential dread about robot overlords, and an irresistible urge to unplug your smart devices.

Available now as a premium physical card deck—because some conversations are too important (and too funny) for screens alone.

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Publish Date August 24, 2025
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Why buy this?

  • Helps teams think about possible failure modes of AI
  • Simple rules lead to deeper conversations
  • Academic research meets party game for AI nerds

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Notes

  • This game contains a premium upgrade called UV Coating that makes the printed components more durable.

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