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TAYO NA SA TALIPAPA (Workshop Game) MECHANICS OF THE GAME: 1. Each participant will be given goods in the form of picture cards with corresponding point-values. 2. The players are grouped into three hierarchical categories defined by their initial point totals. 3. Players are to act like traders trying to barter surplus goods among themselves in exchange for goods they need, thereby increasing his/her total points. As in any normal market situation, each should try to profit from exchange by garnering as many points as possible. 4. Bonus points are given to persons who acquire three or more of a kind. TALIPAPA GAME KIT:  Color coded envelopes representing three (3) groups dependent on point values: Taga-bayan (well-to-do); Taga-baryo ((average); Taga-bundok (poor).  Each envelope contains cards representing commodities with corresponding point values.  Extra card commodities which are to be introduced into the market later on in the game.

Point System Baka Baboy Manok Isda Gulay Saging

75 points 30 points 20 points 15 points 10 points 5 points

Bonus Points Bonus Points are given to special combinations: 3 of a kind 4 of a kind

plus plus

5 points 10

5 of a kind

plus

15

points points

Preparation  Distribute the envelopes to the players.  Without making them reveal their goods to each other, ask them to tally their points and be categorized into subgroups.  Post the names of the players and their starting totals on the board under their predetermined categories.  Ask them to group together accordingly. General Rules It is important to explain some rules before trading time.

1. Trading can be done with anybody, but only at a given time, called “Araw ng Tiange” which last for about 2 minutes. 2. Trading done outside the given time will mean confiscation of goods. 3. Only one-on-one trading is allowed. 4. An on-going transaction is signified by the two parties locking arms. 5. Trading partners must agree verbally on trading conditions. 6. Only when they have agreed can they unlock arms. 7. Refusal to trade is signified by crossing the arms. Starting Play  The main facilitator invites the participants to trade by saying: “Tayo na sa talipapa!” Participants then commence trading among themselves. The main facilitator warns off and announces the end of the trading session.  After the session, participants go back to their groups and report their points to their respective facilitators who record these on the board.  The facilitators distribute 3 bakas to each group. The of each group decide how the 3 bakas will be distributed.  When the bakas have been distributed, the new points will be reported. The facilitator changes the groupings according to the new points.  The 3 traders who got the highest scores will now become the taga-bayans. Their ceiling and floor scores will be used as range for their categories.

 The next 5 highest scorers will be the tagabaryos. Again ceiling and scores will determine range of their class. The rest will be the tagabundoks.  The facilitator grants the taga-bayans the power to amend or make new rules of trading. The other groups must abide by the rules set by them.  Thereafter, score assessment and reclassification will be done after every trading time. The group with the highest scores is given the power to change the rules after each trading.  The number of trading sessions will depend on the dynamics of the group.

Processing 1. The following guide questions may be used for discussions and processing: a) What were your significant experiences during the trading sessions? How did you feel? Why? b)Do you see patterns regarding the following aspects in the game I. Distribution of goods/grouping of people II. Mobility between social groupings III. Decision-making power in setting rules c) Judge the objectives and the structures of the game using the principles of Authentic Christian Humanism as criteria.

d)What parallels with the actual Philippine situation can you draw from the game? 2. The participants are divided into small groups for sharing and discussion. 3. A representative from each group reports the main points in their discussion. 4. The facilitator synthesizes all the group reports. Sample Synthesis 1. Patterns observed:  Taga-bayans got richer while taga-baryo and tagabundok got poorer, gap between rich and poor widened.  Only the taga-bayans were allowed to make rules and they set rules to benefit themselves.  Bluffing allowed to help increase points but those who were already rich.  Poor people generally unenthusiastic to play the game towards the end. 2. Judgment of objectives and structures of game against the ACH:  The objective to increase own points makes people forget others and emphasizes possession.  Distribution of points was unequal even at the start.  Rules limited relationships and violated equal opportunities.  3. Parallels to actual Philippine situation:  Laws are made by the rich for their self-interest.  Structured cheating: bluffing, monopoly, corruption  ivity of people  People grouped together to fight against rich