Game Turn
Learning from the 1934 Minneapolis Truckers’ Strike
Game Turn is a book and game project about a major turning point in labor history. Strike of 1934 was a monumental battle for the right to unionize. The book documents the game elements including the game board and cards. It provides background information on the strike including an overview, a map of key locations as well as a collection of portraits that identify participants.
The game was installed at the East Side Freedom Library in St. Paul in 2017 with the support of a Legacy Grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board.
Game Turn Cards
The cards used in the game are in colors and arranged on the board to allow for token chips to be placed on them. Players win by connecting 5 tokens in a sequence. The cards are color coded to categorize aspects of the subject: pros and cons, events, background, problems, solutions and context.
