Work Hard Play Hard

Work Hard, Play Hard is a board game designed to surface the subtle dynamics of implicit bias in professional environments. Since workplace judgments are often triggered by trivial, surface-level cues, the game embeds these stereotypes into core mechanics: players navigate challenges influenced by arbitrary attributes like footwear, hair length, or communication style.

By gamifying these "credibility markers," the project creates a low-threat, playful space where players can naturally observe the absurdity of stereotype-based evaluations. Rather than a direct confrontation, the experience fosters organic reflection, allowing players to feel the unfairness of systemic bias firsthand and recognize the weight of arbitrary cues in their own decision-making.