Food and Famine: A Game Simulation.

This game simulates trade and food production in the West African region of the Sahel which is susceptible to drought. Players are divided into teams of two and four persons, each team assuming the role of a farming household in the Sahel. Teammates collaborate on production and trade decisions under conditions of dearth and plenty. The game carries players through seven years of decision making in two to three hours. Intended for classroom use, the simulation is particularly suited to use in secondary and college level courses dealing with the Third World, peasant agriculture, or famine. Sample game pieces and complete instructions are included. (Author/APG)