FATE
BULLETINS
Chance
enters your life in this simulation with the following fates. Each project
workday your teacher will allow your country to draw a number from an envelope.
You will check the number drawn and read its corresponding FATE BULLETIN below.
Then you will either add or subtract points from your country’s RUNNING TOTAL
SHEET.
1
Hurricane! A violent hurricane and resulting tidal wave have hit your
country. Subtract 75 points.
2
A new scientific element has been discovered in your country. It is an
excellent new source of power. Add 100 points.
3
Inflation has reached a serious point in your country. Prices are
soaring. Subtract 125 points.
4
Your latest harvest has produced a wheat surplus. You sell your
much-needed wheat to other countries. Each country will subtract 25 points from
its running total and add it to yours.
5
A serious flood has caused your major river to overflow, causing
extensive damage. Subtract 100 points. If you have a dam, subtract 25 points; if
you have a hydroelectric dam, subtract no points. (Receive 50 points from any country with
whom you have a disaster aid alliance. If you have a dam, your country
receives 25 points)
6 You have landed an explorer space craft on Mars, placing your country in the lead in the space race. Add 200 points.
7
Crippling strikes have left your nation’s industries and transportation
systems at a standstill. Subtract 175 points.
8
Your nation has developed a national health plan providing free medical
services to all and guaranteeing a healthy nation. Add 100 points.
9
A tragic earthquake has left areas of your country in virtual ruin.
Rebuilding will be costly and long. Subtract 125 points.
10
You have just completed a new nuclear energy facility with four
powerhouses. Add 150 points.
11
Recurring cases of racial unrest have caused severe riots in your cities.
Subtract 75 points. Add 25 points if you have a fort.
12
You have just secured an economic alliance with the countries in your
world. Your nation will oversee its operations. Receive 75 points from each
country.
13
A government scandal has caused your current system to be totally
revamped. Subtract 50 points.
14
A great scientist has discovered a cure for a deadly disease. Receive 50
points from each country.
15
Tornado! A destructive tornado has ravished your inland city area. Subtract 100
points. (Receive 50 points from any country with
whom you have a disaster aid alliance.)
16
You have signed a new nuclear test ban treaty with all nations of your
world putting you in the lead in nuclear limitations. Add 125 points.
17
Your country has been attacked by a group of radicals attempting to
overthrow your government. Subtract 100 points.
18
Your government has passed an equal rights law allowing men and women to
have equal rights in all cases. Add 150 points.
19
A severe energy crisis has hit your country due to the failure of rains
to bring river water levels up. Your dams are not working at peak efficiency.
Give 25 points to each country to buy needed resources to produce alternate
power.
20
A mass transit system has been established in your country causing ease
of movement from one area to another. Add 100 points.
21
A massive crop failure has forced you to seek other food markets. Give 50
points to each country to buy food.
22
Diplomats in your country have just completed investigations on a nuclear
test ban treaty. Add 200 points.
23
Student unrest has caused severe cultural disorders in your society. The
split between young and old will take many months to heal. Subtract 125 points.
24
Scientists and engineers have developed a supersonic transport plane
capable of crossing continents in a matter of minutes. Add 200 points.
25 Forest fires have seriously depleted your lumber industry. Wood is essential to your economy. Subtract 200 points.