Fictional event card
Surprise hackathon
48 hours to build something cool. Sleep is optional. Pizza is included.
The scenario
The management announces a surprise hackathon with a 48-hour deadline. You are told that sleep is optional and pizza is provided to keep you going.
How it plays
This mixed event adds 3 burnout to your total. The combination of tight deadlines and forced energy reflects the chaotic nature of sprint events.
Why it feels familiar
It captures the classic office culture where unpaid overtime is disguised as a fun team-building exercise.
This event has a mixed effect of 3 on the fictional burnout meter.