Only a Game

"Human Hungry Hippos" is a fantastically fun game, but before rolling it out (pun intended), ask yourself: 

• Does the hidden curriculum here align with my values? 

• If not, how can I be more intentional in my messaging?  

With one minor tweak, the game can promote community and care, as opposed to competition and greed. Here's how: Each group has to obtain an equal number of balls before time is up, or else everyone loses. To accomplish this, groups that have collected all of their colors before time's up, have to work with other groups to ensure no one is left behind. This variation could be called Humane Hungry Hippos. What other variations might work?