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This paper critically examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of merging supply chain and social deduction game mechanics. From a practical standpoint, designing and implementing such a game requires careful calibration to ensure a balanced and engaging experience for all participants. Ethically, concerns arise regarding the potential for collusion and its impact on fairness and trust within the game. Additionally, legal implications may arise if the game inadvertently promotes or facilitates unethical behaviour or violates anti-competition laws. Ultimately, our aim is to encourage further exploration in this area while promoting responsible game design and fostering a conducive learning environment.
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Niemeijer, R., Buijs, P., Szirbik, N. (2023). Towards Novel Ways to Improve and Extend the Classic MIT Beer Game. In: Alfnes, E., Romsdal, A., Strandhagen, J.O., von Cieminski, G., Romero, D. (eds) Advances in Production Management Systems. Production Management Systems for Responsible Manufacturing, Service, and Logistics Futures. APMS 2023. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, vol 690. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-43666-6_31
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