The Conflict Resolution Network's "Conflict Resolution" game is a twist on a traditional debate, in which individuals or teams take a position on a divisive issue and try to "win the argument." In this game, players address a divisive issue, but rather than take opposing stances, they build on other player's points with the goal of finding a consensus or solving a problem. Success is measured by how well players utilize problem solving skills, or how well teams find solutions that benefit everyone.
Teachers often utilize group games to demonstrate a certain principle, such as empathy, to their students. One such game is "Anger Ball Toss," which encourages children to consider the feelings of others. The teacher has the students stand in a circle. She makes a statement such as, "I feel angry when -- someone is mean to me." Then she tosses the ball to the first student, who repeats, "I feel angry when someone is mean to me," and then finishes the sentence for herself, maybe, "I feel angry when -- I have to wait in line." She then throws the ball to the next student in the circle. The process repeats itself until the ball makes its way all around the circle.
Some websites offer online conflict resolution games for children. For example, the Conflict Resolution Education Connection website features an online game in which children can choose a persona and visit a virtual school in the character of the "new kid." Players are presented with provocative statements from other characters and are awarded "tough" points if they respond to these challenges with emotional maturity rather than aggression.
Conflict resolution games are often used in the workplace as a way of encouraging the development of problem-solving skills. Employees may divide into teams of two or more and be tasked with finding the solution to a challenge or problem that can be only be successfully completed if everyone works together. Classic examples are a three-legged race or an obstacle challenge that requires team members to trust their coworkers in order to win.