Victory in Vitality: The Multi-Mechanic Duel ICU Board Game

Abstract

Victory in Vitality: The Multi-Mechanic Duel invites players to experience a unique synthesis of clinical reasoning and gamified strategy. Each participant takes on the role of a healthcare professional (e.g., Physician, Nurse, Therapist, Administrator), tasked with guiding patient outcomes while navigating an array of randomized and strategic challenges. The game environment draws heavily on actual rehabilitation processes, including: Structured Rehabilitation Process & Multi-Phase Assessment: Reflecting real clinical workflows, each turn consists of diagnostic, planning, action, and risk management phases. Use of Rating Scales: Scales such as the Barthel Index and mRS Score are integrated to quantify patient progress and clinical status. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Different roles each have unique abilities and event cards, encouraging teamwork and role-based strategy. Risk Assessment & Resource Management: Players juggle risk tokens, resource tokens, and intervention modifiers to maintain patient “vitality,” a stand-in for clinical stability. Adaptive & Predictive Strategies: Randomized elements (dice, roulette spins, event cards) simulate the unpredictability of patient care, while players use planning and investment tokens to mitigate uncertainty and optimize outcomes. Whether employed as a teaching tool for medical trainees or an engaging exercise for seasoned professionals, Victory in Vitality offers a hands-on opportunity to practice core aspects of clinical decision-making and collaboration. By gamifying elements such as risk mitigation, resource allocation, and multidisciplinary teamwork, it fosters an immersive learning environment where players can refine strategies, explore the impact of interventions, and ultimately vie for “victory” in guiding their patients to the best possible outcome.