id int64 | name string | description string | shared_information list | hidden_information list | possible_answers list | correct_answer string | rationale string |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | evacuation_west_city | You are participating in a study, acting as a community leader of a small village surrounded by mountains and rivers. Most villagers own cars, but there are also elderly people and children who may need additional assistance when walking. Earlier today, heavy rain began to fall, and the local government issued a warnin... | [
"The local government announced that hotels in West City are prepared to accommodate evacuees. While these hotels are fully stocked with food, they may lack medical supplies.",
"The mayor of East Town has offered accommodations for any evacuees. She also ensures that volunteers are available to assist them.",
"... | [
"The supply truck headed to the village from East Town was stuck in the tunnel.",
"A massive fire has blocked the supply truck and all other traffic.",
"The walking trails have been closed since last weekend due to fallen trees.",
"A mudslide just occurred, covering the driveway to North Hill."
] | [
"West City",
"East Town",
"North Hill"
] | West City | null |
2 | evacuation_north_hill | You are participating in a study, acting as a community leader of a small village surrounded by mountains and rivers. Most villagers own cars, but there are also elderly people and children who may need additional assistance when walking. Earlier today, heavy rain began to fall, and the local government issued a warnin... | [
"The local government announced that hotels in West City are prepared to accommodate evacuees. These hotels are fully stocked with food and medical supplies.",
"The mayor of East Town has offered accommodations for any evacuees. She also ensures that volunteers are available to assist them.",
"The school at Nor... | [
"The river level is just below the bridge to West City.",
"The dam upstream will release water in a minute.",
"The supply truck headed to the village from East Town was stuck in the tunnel.",
"A massive fire has blocked the supply truck and all other traffic."
] | [
"West City",
"East Town",
"North Hill"
] | North Hill | null |
3 | evacuation_east_town | You are participating in a study, acting as a community leader of a small village surrounded by mountains and rivers. Most villagers own cars, but there are also elderly people and children who may need additional assistance when walking. Earlier today, heavy rain began to fall, and the local government issued a warnin... | [
"The local government announced that hotels in West City are prepared to accommodate evacuees. These hotels are fully stocked with food and medical supplies.",
"The mayor of East Town has offered accommodations for any evacuees. However, she has expressed concern about a possible shortage of volunteers to assist ... | [
"The river level is just below the bridge to West City.",
"The dam upstream will release water in a minute.",
"The walking trails have been closed since last weekend due to fallen trees.",
"A mudslide just occurred, covering the driveway to North Hill."
] | [
"West City",
"East Town",
"North Hill"
] | East Town | null |
4 | toma_butera_2009 | You are participating in a study, acting as an investigator working on a traffic accident. The collision took place at the St. Georges intersection, on Monday at 7 p.m. The road is narrow and poorly lit. Two cars and one motorcycle are involved.
Your Task:
You will discuss with other participants, who are also acting a... | [
"In the first car, Mr. X—who is 53 years old and has held a driving license for 30 years—and his 17-year-old son return home. The father had just drunk several glasses of spirits during a dinner with his friends.",
"In the second car, Mrs. Y, 27 years old and having held a driving license for only 1 year, is goin... | [
"The guilty person is driving a car. During police inspection, the guilty car owner was discovered to have a 1.5 level of alcohol. The guilty person admits that he was inattentive at the time of the collision.",
"The guilty person is less than 30 years old. Due to inexperience, the guilty person wasn't able to av... | [
"Mr. X",
"Mr. X's son",
"Mrs. Y",
"Mr. Z"
] | Mr. X's son | null |
5 | baker_2010 | You are participating in a study and are on the search team for a new president of Higher Education University, a private liberal arts college in Georgia. Highlights fromthe job posting are provided below. Three candidates have applied and information that you have gathered from resumes, reference checks, candidate int... | [
"Stevens' CV highlights:\n- Currently the provost and executive vice president of a medium-sized university in Florida\n- Previous experience as business dean of a large Mississippi university and Chair of the Information and Technology department at a large Texas University\n- Was Dean in Mississippi when plans we... | [
"Stevens' information:\n- Stevens left the dean position at the Mississippi University beforeraising any funds for building campaign\n- As provost, Stevens teaches a class per year\n- Spouse has a PhD in Spanish and teaches a class or two at college level\nRoberts' information:\n- Has made numerous influential cont... | [
"Stevens",
"Roberts",
"Jones"
] | Roberts | null |
6 | schulz_hardt_mojzisch_2012 | You are participating in a study, acting as a personnel manager in an airline company that is looking to hire a new pilot for long-distance flights.
Your Task:
You will discuss with other participants, who are also acting as personnel managers, to decide who to recruit. You have four candidates:
- Candidate A
- Candida... | [
"Candidate A:\n- can anticipate dangerous situations\n- is able to see complex connections\n- has excellent spatial vision\n- has very good leadership qualities.",
"Candidate B:\n- keeps calm in a crisis\n- known to be very reliable\n- good at assessing weather conditions\n- has excellent computer skills.",
"Ca... | [
"Candidate A:\n- is sometimes not good at taking criticism\n- can be unorganised\nCandidate B:\n- can be grumpy\n- can be uncooperative\nCandidate C:\n- can make correct decisions quickly\n- handles stress very well\nCandidate D:\n- is regarded as arrogant\n- has relatively weak leadership skills",
"Candidate A:\... | [
"Candidate A",
"Candidate B",
"Candidate C",
"Candidate D"
] | Candidate C | null |
7 | graetz_et_al_1998 | You are participating in a study, acting as a member of purchasing executives reviewing three proposals for a new airborne reconnaissance system that could gather sensor readings from beacons placed on the ground. The new system was to include two parts: an air vehicle and an on board computer. Please read the request ... | [
"Franklin Enterprises:\n- (d) Y\n- (e) Y\n- (f) Y\n- (g) Y\n- (h) Y\n- (i) N\n- (j) N\n",
"Starlight Incorporated:\n- (a) N\n- (c) N\n",
"Cape Industries:\n- (g) N"
] | [
"Franklin Enterprises:\n- (b) N\n- (c) N\nStarlight Incorporated:\n- (b) Y\n- (d) Y\nCape Industries:\n- (a) Y\n- (b) N\n- (d) Y\n- (e) Y\n- (f) N\n- (i) Y\n- (j) Y",
"Franklin Enterprises:\n- (a) N\n- (c) N\nStarlight Incorporated:\n- (e) Y\n- (h) Y\nCape Industries:\n- (a) Y\n- (b) N\n- (c) Y\n- (f) N\n- (h) N\... | [
"Franklin Enterprises",
"Starlight Incorporated",
"Cape Industries"
] | Starlight Incorporated | null |
8 | Stasser_Stewart_1992 | You are participating in a study, acting as an investigator in a murder case. Your goal is to figure out who killed Mr. Guion, a well-known car company owner.
The Incident:
Mr. Guion was found dead behind his house on a Saturday morning. It appears he was hit with a crowbar and then fell down the stairs. The autopsy sh... | [
"Eddie said he was dismantling a shed around Guion's house from 6:00 AM.",
"Eddie knew Guion left home for golf around 6:30 AM.",
"The crowbar belongs to Eddie, but Billy's fingerprints were partially on its handle.",
"Mickey knew Guion's house well, as he often picked Guion up for golf.",
"Mickey said he l... | [
"Eddie is hard of hearing and never wears his hearing aid while working at Guion's. Security footage shows Mickey entering the café at 6:30 and leaving at 6:45 AM. Billy admitted touching the crowbar when he found it.",
"Billy borrowed some money from Guion two days before. Nobody actually witnessed Eddie working... | [
"Eddie Sullivan",
"Billy Prentice",
"Mickey Malone"
] | Eddie Sullivan | null |
9 | critical_hospital_transfer | You are on the hospital staff of a rural clinic. A young patient has collapsed with symptoms of a rare but treatable illness. The patient needs to be transferred immediately to a hospital with advanced ICU facilities. There are three hospitals within reach: Hospital A (north), Hospital B (east), and Hospital C (south).... | [
"The main road to Hospital B has been recently repaired and is the most commonly used route. Hospital B is known for its large ICU and currently has at least one doctor on emergency shift.",
"Hospital A has a good reputation but is smaller and sometimes lacks staff at night. The northern mountain pass leading to ... | [
"Hospital C's recent ICU upgrade is incomplete: the oxygen supply system failed last night, and they have posted an urgent request for repairs—no critical care available until fixed.",
"A police alert reported a landslide blocking the last stretch of the main road to Hospital B this morning—traffic is completely ... | [
"Hospital A",
"Hospital B",
"Hospital C"
] | Hospital A | I designed this task to require four participants to pool their unique hidden facts to solve a logistics problem involving a critically ill patient needing urgent transfer to a hospital. The shared information points toward Hospital B as the clear (but incorrect) option: it appears both reachable and appropriately staf... |
10 | emergency_supply_drop | You are emergency logistics coordinators tasked with directing a supply plane loaded with water, food, and medicine to land at one of three regional warehouses after severe flooding hit the area. All main roads are partially blocked, but the pilot can reach any warehouse—they just need a quick decision on where it's sa... | [
"Warehouse B has recently received upgrades to access roads, making it the fastest to reach from the airstrip, and past flights have favored this site.",
"Warehouse A and Warehouse C both have large paved landing zones, but only Warehouse B is adjacent to an emergency response center.",
"Flood maps show that th... | [
"The bridge near Warehouse A has completely collapsed in the flooding, making it impossible for trucks to move supplies out from there.",
"Helicopter pilots report seeing standing water and large debris still blocking the main approach to Warehouse A, making landing physically possible but resupply distribution i... | [
"Warehouse A",
"Warehouse B",
"Warehouse C"
] | Warehouse C | Step-by-step reasoning:
- I chose 4 participants and 3 options, making "Warehouse B" the decoy, favored by the shared information. Shared info suggests B is safest and fastest, which will push everyone toward it at first.
- Each hidden item rules out exactly one route, and no one hidden item can disprove Warehouse B a... |
11 | emergency_conference_relocation | You are on a committee responsible for an emergency scientific conference that suddenly lost its main venue due to a water pipe burst. You must relocate all attendees within the next two hours—if you can't agree, the event will be canceled. Three possible venues are nearby: City Library, Community Center, and School Gy... | [
"The City Library has a large conference room and claims to be ready; it also has a known backup generator for power.",
"The Community Center is slightly smaller but centrally located; the staff report it's fully accessible and already evacuated in advance of the heat wave.",
"The School Gym has air conditionin... | [
"Library staff admit privately that their backup generator only has enough fuel for 2 hours and cannot be refueled due to a citywide gasoline shortage.",
"The School Gym's restrooms are being restored right now. The on-site janitor confirms that at least two working restrooms (with ventilation and water) will be ... | [
"City Library",
"Community Center",
"School Gym"
] | School Gym | I designed this task to force participants to need all four hidden facts to reach the right answer. The shared information (about the conference venues, weather, and schedules) biases everyone toward choosing the City Library, especially because it looks like the only option with confirmed backup power. However, each h... |
12 | evacuate_park_dilemma | You are serving on an emergency planning team for a scenic region hosting a national outdoor festival. As thunderstorms approach, authorities must evacuate everyone to safety. There are three official evacuation locations, all reportedly equipped and expecting displaced guests: Blueberry Ridge (a woodland lodge), Green... | [
"Roads leading to all three evacuation sites were inspected this morning and declared passable by local highway patrols.",
"Blueberry Ridge lodge has emergency power generators and a medical station; you hear that the lodge has started preparing rooms for potential evacuees.",
"Red Lake community hall has hoste... | [
"Green Valley pest outbreak closure only applies to tourists; local officials have confirmed it remains open for emergency evacuations, with extra staff sent in.",
"An emergency text alert just announced that a sinkhole appeared across the only road to Red Lake, and law enforcement has closed the route.",
"All ... | [
"Blueberry Ridge",
"Green Valley",
"Red Lake"
] | Green Valley | I designed this task for four participants, choosing 'Blueberry Ridge' as the decoy. The shared information steers the group toward Blueberry Ridge because it features lodging and medical support, the road is reportedly recently cleared, and local authorities are preparing for arrivals. However, each participant gets a... |
13 | Laboratory Theft Deduction | You are members of a security review panel at a major university, investigating the theft of a prototype device from a tightly controlled building. The theft took place during a two-hour window last night, and records show only three labs had access to the secure vault. University leadership wants you to identify the l... | [
"The theft could only have occurred using a specialized code machine. Only Lab Alpha is openly recorded as having this tool.",
"All labs reported their staff were present on site during the night, and security footage showed movement in all three corridors during the time of the theft.",
"Lab Alpha has a histor... | [
"Security camera logs show Lab Alpha’s code machine was checked in and never left their lab during the two-hour window.",
"A technician’s badge from Lab Beta was used to enter the building, but building entry and exit logs show no one from Beta ever left until the morning shift change—so they could not have moved... | [
"Lab Alpha",
"Lab Beta",
"Lab Gamma"
] | Lab Gamma | Step-by-step reasoning: I chose a scenario with four participants (so four pieces of hidden info). The options are three research labs where an important piece of evidence is located. The shared information suggests Lab Alpha is the prime suspect due to its unique equipment and suspicious timing—making it a strong deco... |
14 | lunch_group_decision | You are a group of colleagues tasked with deciding where to host your team's celebratory lunch. The team includes vegetarians and one person with a severe shellfish allergy, all prefer a quiet atmosphere, and no one has a car, so the restaurant should be within walking distance. You have three choices: Restaurant A, Re... | [
"Restaurant A is offering a new seafood combo for lunch, but also has its regular vegetarian dishes.",
"Restaurant B just updated its menu with more vegetarian options and is known for being very quiet at midday.",
"Restaurant C has recently renovated its dining area, and offers a mix of cuisines; while they're... | [
"The local health department issued a warning this morning about a norovirus outbreak among cooks at Restaurant A.",
"Restaurant B accidentally cross-contaminated their kitchen with shellfish last night, so today it's not safe for those with shellfish allergies.",
"A private event has booked most of Restaurant ... | [
"Restaurant A",
"Restaurant B",
"Restaurant C"
] | Restaurant C | I chose four participants and three options: Restaurant A, Restaurant B, and Restaurant C. Restaurant B is set up as the decoy because the shared information makes it seem the safest and most appropriate option at first glance (has vegetarian menu, quiet, and easy to reach). Each hidden fact eliminates one option—one r... |
15 | artifact_safe_haven | A priceless ancient artifact has just been unearthed in your city. Authorities task your team with deciding where to safely store it for 24 hours until the national museum can collect it. The city is experiencing rising river levels after days of storms, and several neighborhoods have intermittent power outages. You mu... | [
"The University Library is built on higher ground and has never experienced flooding, making it a trusted location for safe storage of rare books and documents.",
"The City Bank's vault is rated for both fire and water, and a backup generator was recently installed.",
"The Downtown Police Station is acting as a... | [
"A government memo sent to police leadership confirms that a secure evidence room—separate from the public shelter area—remains unused and can be made accessible for artifact storage immediately.",
"The University Library's 24/7 security detail will be off-site for a mandatory citywide training drill tonight, and... | [
"City Bank",
"University Library",
"Downtown Police Station"
] | Downtown Police Station | I designed this task with four participants and three possible options for safe storage of a valuable artifact. The shared information is structured to suggest that the University Library is the best choice: it has security, is well-known, and isn't prone to flooding. However, this is a decoy. Each hidden item eliminat... |
16 | Crisis Backup Decision | Your company’s IT systems have just suffered a major ransomware attack. Senior management is demanding you make an immediate group decision: choose where to send the next full backup copy of all systems. You have contracts in place with three geographically separate data centers—Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie—each with a tr... | [
"Data Center Bravo is currently rated as having the best firewall and intrusion protection according to the latest independent audit report.",
"Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie all report no power outages or physical damage in the past year.",
"The company’s legal department says any site failure could have major regu... | [
"Bravo has just received a legal notice from a government agency about possible asset freezes due to an ongoing investigation; details are not being shared publicly yet, and services may be disrupted pending developments.",
"Construction crews are scheduled to do electrical maintenance near Data Center Alpha with... | [
"Alpha",
"Bravo",
"Charlie"
] | Charlie | I wanted a scenario where the shared information very plausibly points everyone to a seemingly safe (but incorrect) choice, unless all hidden information is pooled. Here, there are four participants. The group must choose the safest site for a company data backup after a ransomware incident, picking among three data ce... |
17 | scientists_animal_base_decision | You are part of an international science team sent to set up a temporary research base in a remote part of West Africa, where a rare animal species was just sighted. You have limited daylight to choose the safest and most practical base location. Conditions include dense jungle, a wide river, and an open high plateau. ... | [
"Riverbank Clearing (Site B) is closest to multiple sighting locations and is described in a local guidebook as level ground with easy river access.",
"Local villagers say the Deep Jungle Site (A) has abundant fresh water and thick forest canopy, which is good for shade, though it's further from the roads.",
"H... | [
"Last week's rain caused mudslides that blocked the only road leading to Hilltop Overlook (Site C), making it unreachable by vehicle for days.",
"Local herders reported that the Deep Jungle Site (A) has become impassable due to recent flooding—current too strong for safe wading or boat access.",
"Plateau Camp (... | [
"Deep Jungle Site (A)",
"Riverbank Clearing (B)",
"Hilltop Overlook (C)",
"Plateau Camp (D)"
] | Plateau Camp (D) | The scenario involves four scientists who must agree on the best location to set up a temporary base to investigate a rare animal sighting in an unfamiliar region. The shared facts highlight Option B (Riverbank Clearing) as optimal: it's described as safe, accessible, and uniquely promising for research. The hidden ite... |
18 | choosing_base_camp | You are leaders of a multi-national research expedition in a mountainous region planning to set up your central base camp for a two-week mission. There are three candidate spots: Camp Summit (high ground near a glacier), Camp Pinecone (forest edge near a river), and Camp Meadow (open grassland below a ridge). Each has ... | [
"Camp Summit is forecasted to have stable weather for the next 72 hours, making it seem the safest immediate location.",
"Site managers last week delivered extra cold-weather gear to Camp Summit, so supplies there should be plentiful.",
"Camp Pinecone had reports last year of bears near the river in early summe... | [
"Wind speed projections for Camp Meadow have been revised upwards—tents there may not withstand the forecasted gale.",
"Delivery of additional food supplies for the expedition is delayed; only Camp Pinecone currently has emergency food rations stored.",
"The glacier overlooking Camp Summit was reported by the l... | [
"Camp Summit",
"Camp Pinecone",
"Camp Meadow"
] | Camp Pinecone | I started by selecting four participants to allow for four unique hidden facts, maximizing the number of necessary clues. I chose three possible expedition camps as the options, with Camp Pinecone as the correct answer and Camp Summit as the misleading decoy favored by the shared info. The shared information mentions a... |
19 | city_storm_shelter_decision | As city council members, you must urgently direct residents of your district to one of three official storm shelters. A category 4 hurricane is hours away. Three locations are approved shelters: Blue River Community Center, Greenfield High School, and Oakridge Library. Under typical circumstances, Greenfield High Schoo... | [
"Greenfield High School has backup generators and is well-stocked with food, water, and medical supplies. City plans list Greenfield as the district's primary hurricane shelter.",
"Blue River Community Center is smaller, has old backup generators, and sits near the river. It was used during the last minor storm."... | [
"Blue River Community Center's basement flooded an hour ago, and now the backup generators are submerged and inoperable.",
"Despite earlier concerns, Oakridge Library’s new roof passed emergency inspection yesterday; it is structurally sound and confirmed safe for shelter.",
"Floodwaters have already blocked th... | [
"Greenfield High School",
"Blue River Community Center",
"Oakridge Library"
] | Oakridge Library | I want the group to face a scenario where the shared information points toward a seemingly safe shelter (Greenfield High School). The hidden facts each undercut one possible escape route at a time. No single hidden fact alone lets someone discover the fatal flaw of the decoy, but together all the hidden facts show that... |
20 | meteor_shower_shelter | You're on the surface of Mars at the research outpost 'Crimson 7'. An urgent planetary alert warns of a high-intensity meteor shower approaching. Your team's only chance of survival is to take shelter in one of three remote shelters: Alpha, Beta, or Gamma. You must choose quickly, because if you pick the wrong shelter,... | [
"Shelter Beta is certified to be the most heavily shielded against impact, with sufficient supplies stockpiled for a week.",
"Shelter Alpha is closest to the main base, but last month there was a minor leak that was reportedly patched.",
"Shelter Gamma is the farthest away but had a new air purification system ... | [
"The repair log for Shelter Alpha indicates that after the leak patch, full pressure tests were completed and results were 'excellent'.",
"Sensors detected faint seismic vibrations beneath Shelter Beta, possibly indicating underground instability, but the report says 'requires further investigation.'",
"Shelter... | [
"Shelter Alpha",
"Shelter Beta",
"Shelter Gamma"
] | Shelter Alpha | I chose four participants to increase the complexity and ensure that no single person can deduce the correct answer without sharing. The shared scenario is urgent and consequential: as members of a planetary science research base, participants must decide where to seek shelter during a sudden, intense meteor shower. Th... |
21 | emergency_transportation_decision | You are coordinators transporting a group of volunteers to deliver urgent medical supplies and food to a remote village experiencing a seasonal flood. Friday evening, heavy storms have blocked local highways, and lodging spots may fill quickly. You have three possible destinations with different transportation modes:
-... | [
"Recent track safety improvements make the train to Aurora statistically the safest and most reliable route in such storms.",
"The main bus line to Borealis has not reported any delays yet this season.",
"The Celestia Airstrip lacks permanent shelters, and recent reports questioned whether it could handle large... | [
"Local authorities just suspended all trains to Aurora after a landslide covered the main track last night.",
"A wildlife alert just closed the main access road to Aurora for emergency protection. No vehicle is permitted through until the alert is lifted.",
"The bus route to Borealis has been rerouted due to a ... | [
"Aurora Train Station",
"Borealis Bus Terminal",
"Celestia Airstrip"
] | Celestia Airstrip | First, I designed a situation relevant to a group with partially overlapping but unique, hidden knowledge. There are four participants and three options: Aurora (train), Borealis (bus), and Celestia (air). Shared information suggests that the train to Aurora is the fastest and safest way because recent regulations impr... |
22 | Antarctic Storm Safe Haven | You and three other participants are scientists at an Antarctic research station. A massive, fast-moving storm is approaching. You must rapidly decide, as a group, which facility to seek shelter in for the next 48 hours. You have snow vehicles and limited time to reach only one location before the blizzard begins. Your... | [
"A radio update confirms Retreat Camp is the closest shelter and is built to withstand severe weather.",
"Supply records say that Retreat Camp offers food, water, and sleeping bags for four people.",
"The snow vehicle has just enough fuel to reach any of the three locations before the storm hits, but not to try... | [
"The most recent supply delivery to Retreat Camp was delayed, so the promised food and water may not be there.",
"Main Base appears to have uninterrupted generator power, working communications, and fully stocked rations according to a direct radio call just before the storm warning.",
"The snow route to Rescue... | [
"Main Base",
"Retreat Camp",
"Rescue Outpost"
] | Main Base | I designed a group decision task involving four participants, set in a research base in Antarctica. The shared information establishes the scenario: a severe storm is coming and only one research facility can be reached before it hits. Initially, the facts given strongly suggest that Retreat Camp (Option B) is safest, ... |
23 | community_banquet_venue_decision | You are a member of a committee planning your community's annual banquet, which needs to be held this Saturday night due to scheduling conflicts. Your goal is to choose a venue that can accommodate everyone (about 90 guests), allow food catering, and is available on short notice. Three venues are under consideration:
... | [
"Lakeview Resort has a history of providing excellent service and is free on most weekends, and is listed as having outdoor seating for up to 120 guests.",
"Grand Oak Hotel usually requires at least two weeks' notice for events but has the largest ballroom in the area and easy parking.",
"Heritage Public Librar... | [
"The only access road to Lakeview Resort is closed due to flooding after this week’s storm and is expected to remain impassable through the weekend.",
"Grand Oak Hotel’s event calendar shows 'unavailable' online, but the events manager reports a scheduling software failure that blocks new bookings from appearing;... | [
"Lakeview Resort",
"Grand Oak Hotel",
"Heritage Public Library"
] | Grand Oak Hotel | I started by choosing a scenario suitable for four participants and three options, with 'The Grand Oak Hotel' as the correct answer. The shared information makes 'Lakeview Resort' look like the ideal venue: it has seating, is scenic, and is typically available. Each hidden clue blocks a different option: one rules out ... |
24 | Critical Data Backup Site Selection | You are IT coordinators at a national research institute. A sophisticated cyberattack is underway, targeting all your digital assets. You must immediately choose a site to physically deliver critical data for offline backup before the attacker can permanently destroy or corrupt systems. There are three candidate facili... | [
"Mountain Server Farm is on an isolated network and has backup generators in the event of a main power loss.",
"Valley Research Annex is monitored by a live security team and is equipped with air-gapped backup systems.",
"City HQ Facility just completed a major infrastructure upgrade, including new firewalls an... | [
"Emergency backup power at Mountain Server Farm was rerouted this morning to support a nearby hospital and is currently unavailable for the servers.",
"The Mountain Server Farm's isolated network has been down for the last 12 hours, and the local team is unable to restore connectivity.",
"The Valley Research An... | [
"Mountain Server Farm",
"Valley Research Annex",
"City HQ Facility"
] | City HQ Facility | 1. Chose four participants and three possible sites for a critical data backup after a sudden cyberattack. Only one is actually secure. The shared facts make 'Mountain Server Farm' (the decoy) seem safest: It's on an isolated network and has backup power, which suggests it's safe from the attack. Each person's unique h... |
25 | select_emergency_shelter | You are members of a four-person emergency team tasked with finding a safe shelter for evacuees after a chemical plant accident in your area. There are four possible shelters within a 15-minute drive: Station Alpha, Station Bravo, Station Charlie, and Station Delta. Each is a former school building with some emergency ... | [
"Station Alpha was restocked with fresh food and bottled water yesterday. It has backup generators and was open for use last week.",
"Station Bravo has enough cots for 80 people and medical supplies but is closer to the chemical plant.",
"Station Charlie is further away and smaller, but is on higher ground and ... | [
"Community hotline reported that Station Alpha's ventilation system was unintentionally exposed to outdoor air after yesterday's accident. Test results show elevated toxin levels inside.",
"Field agent at Bravo reports air sensors detected low but abnormal readings, suggesting possible chemical contamination near... | [
"Station Alpha",
"Station Bravo",
"Station Charlie",
"Station Delta"
] | Station Delta | I wanted to create a decision where the shared facts make 'Station Alpha' seem like the best and safest choice, as it has fresh supplies and backup power. However, every hidden fact eliminates one candidate when considered in total. Alone, each participant will always have a reason to believe Station Alpha is safe, sin... |
26 | manuscript_flood_shelter | Your town is facing historic, fast-rising river floods. You are part of a committee charged with relocating priceless ancient manuscripts from the museum’s basement to one of three possible emergency shelters with minimal time to spare. The town government, museum staff, and local emergency planners are all providing u... | [
"The University Science Library (USL) was built last year with reinforced walls and sealed vaults located on the second floor, well above possible flood water levels.",
"The Hilltop Chapel, at the town’s highest point, has been designated a refuge for emergencies in the past, including prior floods.",
"Town Hal... | [
"Paramedics reported that lightning knocked down a major power line, blocking road access to the Hilltop Chapel. Emergency vehicles are unable to reach the chapel for now.",
"Town Hall’s armory—a potential chemical spill risk—has been completely cleared out for recent renovations, and the records vault doors were... | [
"University Science Library (USL)",
"Hilltop Chapel",
"Town Hall"
] | Town Hall | I set this up with four participants, three answer options, and a scenario about selecting the safest location for storing priceless ancient manuscripts threatened by an impending flood. The shared info suggests all three sites are plausible, but tilts the group toward the University Science Library (USL) as the decoy:... |
27 | research_station_site_selection | You and three colleagues are members of a panel tasked with selecting the site for a new environmental research station. The government wants a location that is safe, accessible, and able to support heavy laboratory infrastructure for at least 10 years. The final decision must be made based on the facts available in to... | [
"Maple Valley has flat, cleared land with existing road access. Local towns have offered logistical support for construction crews. Basic infrastructure can be connected quickly.",
"Copper Lake is 15km from the nearest paved road, requires some land clearing, but enjoys pristine water sources and is sheltered fro... | [
"The only reliable access road to Pine Ridge has been repaired and upgraded recently for forestry vehicles, making it usable year-round for trucks as long as landslides are monitored.",
"Copper Lake's soil cannot support buildings taller than 1 story or heavy equipment without major reinforcement, due to deep uns... | [
"Maple Valley",
"Copper Lake",
"Pine Ridge"
] | Pine Ridge | There are four participants and three possible sites for the new research station. The shared information paints Maple Valley (the decoy) as easily the most attractive option: it's accessible, has basic infrastructure, and is described as easy to build on. Each hidden fact throws doubt onto one or more options, but no ... |
28 | Rescue the Lost Researchers | You are part of a crisis coordination team tasked with sending help to a group of scientists lost after a sudden storm in a remote national park. Their last known location (about 18 km away) is cut off from main roads, and time is running short before nightfall. You must quickly decide which route a rescue team should ... | [
"The River Route has been reported as unusually calm today, and local rescue teams are already stationed at its mouth.",
"The Mountain Pass is well known among hikers, though prone to rockslides during storms.",
"The Forest Trail is the least direct path, potentially requiring extra hours of hiking.",
"Radio ... | [
"A local ranger reported heavy bear activity on the lower end of the River Route, making the path unsafe for unarmed teams.",
"An emergency bulletin revealed that the bridge on the River Route washed out this morning and won’t be rebuilt for at least a week.",
"Weather data predicts renewed strong winds at high... | [
"River Route",
"Mountain Pass",
"Forest Trail"
] | Forest Trail | I started by choosing a familiar group decision scenario involving a lost research team needing rescue. There are four participants; three possible rescue paths (Mountain Pass, Forest Trail, or River Route); and Forest Trail is the correct answer. The shared info is designed so that, at first glance, the River Route se... |
29 | Safe Shelter Selection | You and three other council members must quickly choose which of three locations in your region should be officially designated as the emergency shelter for an oncoming storm. The shelter must be accessible, safe, free of environmental hazards, and have the capacity for hundreds of people. Only one site truly qualifies... | [
"All main roads to each shelter remain open as of the last public update, 20 minutes ago.",
"Mountain Lodge's bridge was inspected last month and passed safety checks; there are no weather alerts for the area.",
"Riverside Park has undergone recent upgrades to its facilities to accommodate large groups.",
"Su... | [
"Due to minor flooding on Oakcrest road, buses can only reach Riverside Park from the north side.",
"A landslide warning was just issued for Summerfield's region by the National Weather Service, effective immediately.",
"There is a confirmed chemical spill in the storage building next to Mountain Lodge reported... | [
"Mountain Lodge",
"Riverside Park",
"Summerfield School"
] | Riverside Park | I wanted to create a task with four participants and three options, with the decoy being the Mountain Lodge because the shared information (about the bridge being recently inspected and no weather alerts) suggests it's both accessible and safe. The hidden facts each provide an independent reason to rule out a possible ... |
30 | the_lead_investor_decision | You are co-founders of a startup that just received three offers from venture capital firms to lead your Series B funding round. Time is tight—you must select a lead investor within 12 hours to avoid losing all momentum. There are three possible firms: Peak Capital, Skylake Ventures, and Northstar Partners. Each seems ... | [
"Peak Capital is known for closing deals quickly; a partner says they can transfer funds within 3 days if terms are met.",
"Skylake Ventures requires at least one reputable co-investor to participate in a round before they can commit any funds.",
"Northstar Partners prefers to lead deals where the company has s... | [
"Peak Capital is being investigated for regulatory issues; their deal execution is currently on hold at the bank, and no new investments have been processed this month.",
"Skylake Ventures just finalized a co-investor partnership with a well-known angel group yesterday, meeting their usual requirements for a deal... | [
"Peak Capital",
"Skylake Ventures",
"Northstar Partners"
] | Skylake Ventures | I started by choosing 3 participants and 3 possible answers centered around a tech company picking a lead investor for their next round. The shared information was crafted so the group initially leans heavily toward 'Peak Capital' (decoy), since it appears best positioned in terms of speed and reliability. Each hidden ... |
31 | weather_sensor_deployment | You are part of a scientific team deployed to investigate unusual atmospheric phenomena. You must quickly decide at which of three sites to install your advanced weather sensor. Each site comes with advantages and risks. Communications are patchy and difficult, so you must rely on available information. Whichever site ... | [
"Alpha Ridge is the highest elevation, with a flat summit suitable for equipment installation. Local forecasts predict intense atmospheric activity nearby.",
"Beta Valley is lower-lying and more sheltered, but there are reports of significant rainfall causing possible flooding.",
"Gamma Lake is accessible by ro... | [
"A radio transmission indicates the bridge to Beta Valley has just collapsed due to floodwaters; all vehicles and personnel must avoid this route until repaired.",
"A recent geologist’s note (found on a desk) says Alpha Ridge’s summit is unstable after last month's landslide, and hauling heavy equipment up could ... | [
"Alpha Ridge",
"Beta Valley",
"Gamma Lake"
] | Gamma Lake | I wanted to create a scenario involving a group of scientists who need to deploy a weather sensor at one of three remote locations. Shared information makes Alpha Ridge look ideal—it's high, stable, and the expected site for strong weather activity, so it's the natural decoy. Each hidden fact provides a unique logistic... |
32 | critical_vaccine_route | You are a logistics coordinator for an international medical response team. A remote Arctic research base radioed in a request for an urgent shipment of a new vaccine after an outbreak. There are three delivery routes: A (Mountain Pass), B (Frozen Lake), and C (Old Supply Road). Each route has previously been used for ... | [
"Weather stations report mild snowfall. Winds are steady but within the normal range for this season.",
"Route A's snowplows were deployed yesterday, and road crews reported all clear as of 6 AM.",
"Route B is known for its reliability, used for most winter deliveries in past years. The base just received a rep... | [
"Route B is under a sudden quarantine order after a suspected case of viral hemorrhagic fever at a midway checkpoint; no unauthorized transit is allowed for at least 48 hours.",
"The main bridge on Route C was inspected in detail after the last snowstorm and certified as structurally safe, able to handle supply v... | [
"Route A (Mountain Pass)",
"Route B (Frozen Lake)",
"Route C (Old Supply Road)"
] | Route C (Old Supply Road) | I chose 4 participants and a scenario involving the delivery of a sensitive vaccine shipment to a remote research base. There are three possible delivery routes, and each one is favored by different features in the shared information. However, the shared info is written to heavily favor the wrong option: Route B, becau... |
33 | Critical Sample Transfer | You are a team responsible for transporting a life-saving, temperature-sensitive biological sample to a laboratory for immediate processing. The sample must be analyzed within six hours or it will be rendered useless. Three well-known research laboratories in neighboring cities have offered to help. You must quickly de... | [
"Lab Gemini processed a record number of similar emergency samples last year; its cooling systems are state-of-the-art and always monitored.",
"Lab Atlas has a great reputation for reliability and always keeps at least two senior technicians on duty at all times.",
"Lab Nova recently completed a major renovatio... | [
"The main highway to Gemini is temporarily closed for repairs; only emergency vehicles are allowed through, but your sample transport van does not qualify as such.",
"Lab Atlas is currently undergoing scheduled maintenance on its freezers, leaving only one with a backup power supply—insufficient for samples as he... | [
"Lab Gemini",
"Lab Atlas",
"Lab Nova"
] | Lab Nova | I wanted to design a task where participants are selecting a laboratory to transfer a crucial, perishable medical sample for urgent analysis. The shared information is structured so that Lab Gemini (the decoy) appears most reliable due to its pedigree and capacity, but this is misleading. Each hidden fact removes the v... |
34 | Safe Haven After the Spill | You are part of a university field team conducting research in a rural region. Suddenly, a chemical spill at a manufacturing plant several miles away has triggered a region-wide alert. Everyone on your team must decide together where to relocate for safety and communication with authorities. You have very little time. ... | [
"Maple Lodge is listed on the evacuation plan as a safe site for chemical-related incidents.",
"Pine Retreat is farther from the spill than where you currently are.",
"Cedar Station is an older building, less commonly used, but the route to it is familiar to everyone on the team.",
"Maps indicate that all sit... | [
"The latest radio advisory said the chemical cloud is drifting north, making Pine Retreat dangerous.",
"Emergency traffic updates say the only road to Maple Lodge has been washed out by heavy rains this morning, making it inaccessible by car or foot.",
"A team member just recalled that Cedar Station has a funct... | [
"Maple Lodge",
"Pine Retreat",
"Cedar Station"
] | Cedar Station | I designed this task for 3 participants in a scenario involving choosing a safe location for a field research team after a sudden hazardous chemical spill in the area. The shared info sets up 'Maple Lodge' as the best site: it is closer, officially listed as an evacuation point, and has food, but doesn't reveal any key... |
35 | the_safe_shelter | A sudden chemical spill in your city forces residents to evacuate to one of three emergency shelters. You and three other neighborhood coordinators must quickly decide which shelter is safest for your residents. The shelters are:
- Red House: east side, has basic amenities.
- Blue House: downtown, larger and recently r... | [
"The city government announces that the Blue House is currently open, the lights are on, and volunteers have started arriving.",
"Red House suffered flooding earlier this month, which caused minor water damage, but repairs were reportedly completed last week.",
"Supplies are limited at Green House, but the elec... | [
"An energy company alert says a fallen line is blocking the north-side exit, making Green House temporarily inaccessible by car; repair crews estimate 4+ hours before road access returns.",
"The main bridge into downtown (toward Blue House) is closed for emergency inspection following a strange odor detected at t... | [
"Red House",
"Blue House",
"Green House"
] | Red House | This problem uses four participants and three possible answers (Red House, Blue House, Green House). Shared information is designed to suggest the Blue House is safe: the government says power is on, people are arriving there, and there's food. However, each hidden clue subtly undermines each location in a different wa... |
36 | datacenter_emergency_migration | You are IT administrators for a large company whose main datacenter has been crippled by a sudden fire. As a team, you must decide where to immediately re-route all mission-critical operations. Three separate backup datacenters are pre-configured as potential failover sites: Datacenter Alpha, Datacenter Beta, and Datac... | [
"Datacenter Beta is fully online, was just upgraded last month, and currently has low utilization.",
"Staff at Datacenter Alpha confirmed that their on-call engineers are present and have no scheduled maintenance today.",
"Datacenter Gamma is in a region with a minor flood warning but has never experienced sign... | [
"Datacenter Beta's recent upgrade involved new security software, and only yesterday a major vulnerability was discovered—which is not yet patched at Beta, but is patched everywhere else.",
"Due to a national internet routing issue affecting the city's main ISP, Beta faces possible external connectivity problems ... | [
"Datacenter Alpha",
"Datacenter Beta",
"Datacenter Gamma"
] | Datacenter Gamma | I designed this task for four participants, giving each an essential hidden fact. The scenario is a company deciding which datacenter to move critical operations to after a failure at their main site. The three options (Datacenter Alpha, Beta, or Gamma) seem equally plausible, but shared facts make Datacenter Beta look... |
37 | emergency_warehouse_selection | A severe storm has knocked out power and damaged roads in your region. Emergency relief supplies (food, water, blankets) must be distributed as soon as possible from one central warehouse. You and three other team leaders must pick which of three available warehouses will function best as the main distribution hub for ... | [
"Central Depot is closest to the highway and has a modern loading dock system for fast truck turnaround.",
"Hilltop Storage's security fence was damaged in the storm but the building appears intact.",
"Bayview Warehouse is further from the main population center but reports say access roads are clear.",
"Powe... | [
"Bayview Warehouse lost half its roof in the storm and cannot keep supplies dry in tonight's rain.",
"Local government inspectors found the foundation of Central Depot is at risk after nearby flooding.",
"Central Depot's backup generator was destroyed by lightning and can't be fixed for several days.",
"Hillt... | [
"Bayview Warehouse",
"Central Depot",
"Hilltop Storage"
] | Hilltop Storage | I designed this task for four participants. The scenario is a disaster response setting where a town must decide which warehouse to use as the main distribution center for emergency relief supplies. There are three warehouse locations: Bayview Warehouse, Central Depot, and Hilltop Storage. The shared info clearly sugge... |
38 | storm_recovery_clinic_site_selection | You are members of an emergency medical relief team sent to a region recently struck by a severe storm. Your role is to choose the best location for setting up a temporary medical clinic. Local authorities pushed for a quick decision to maximize the chances for rapid care delivery. There are four possible sites. You ha... | [
"Site A is in an open field with a large, undamaged tent structure already set up. The field is flat and local authorities suggest this location. Road access is clear, and it is closest to the main hospital.",
"Site B is a community sports center on the west side of town, featuring indoor plumbing and generator p... | [
"The only bridge that ambulances can use to access Site D was damaged in the storm—emergency vehicles cannot reach the library at this time.",
"Despite power at Site B, mold was rapidly found in the lower level and several people got sick after being there for only an hour.",
"Structural engineers have identifi... | [
"Site A (Open field with tent)",
"Site B (Community sports center)",
"Site C (Hilltop park)",
"Site D (Library)"
] | Site C (Hilltop park) | I chose a four-person task about selecting a safe site for a humanitarian medical clinic after a major storm. The decoy in the shared information is clearly Site A: all shared facts paint Site A as the best idea (flat ground, large tent, easy access, nearest hospital, local authorities recommend it). However, each hidd... |
39 | emergency_aircraft_landing_site | A passenger aircraft has experienced engine trouble and needs to make an emergency landing. There are three possible landing zones within range: LZ Alpha, LZ Bravo, and LZ Charlie. Each has its own pros and cons. Weather conditions are worsening rapidly. The pilot requests that you (the coordination team) quickly selec... | [
"LZ Bravo is the only site with full fire and medical crews standing by, and it has a recently resurfaced runway.",
"Local ATC reports that all approaches to LZ Bravo are currently clear of air traffic.",
"LZ Alpha is a basic airstrip used mostly for cargo flights, with minimal ground support.",
"LZ Charlie i... | [
"Despite reports of open runways, LZ Charlie's emergency power just failed, disabling all runway lighting and navigation aids.",
"A previously scheduled cargo flight to LZ Alpha was just diverted elsewhere, leaving the runway and landing approach completely clear for this arrival.",
"Flooding has just been obse... | [
"LZ Alpha",
"LZ Bravo",
"LZ Charlie"
] | LZ Alpha | I designed this task with four participants and three possible landing zones for an emergency aircraft—Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie. The shared information is intended to make Landing Zone Bravo appear to be the safest and best equipped, thus serving as the decoy that will heavily attract initial consensus. Each participa... |
40 | emergency_hospital_transfer | You are a team of paramedics tasked with transferring an accident victim who needs urgent surgery within the next hour. There are three hospitals in range. The patient cannot survive transport longer than 45 minutes. You must together choose which hospital to drive to. Traffic disruptions have occurred elsewhere in the... | [
"Lakeview Hospital is known for its large surgical team and usually has available ICU beds.",
"Riverbend Medical Center is smaller but specializes in trauma cases and is only 20 minutes away.",
"Meadow Valley General is 30 minutes away and recently upgraded its surgical facilities.",
"There is one ambulance w... | [
"Riverbend Medical Center lost power recently and is running on backup, with non-critical operations diverted.",
"Lakeview’s only on-call trauma surgeon just departed on an emergency airlift and won’t be available for four hours.",
"Lakeview ICU beds filled up in the last thirty minutes due to a multi-car pileu... | [
"Lakeview Hospital",
"Riverbend Medical Center",
"Meadow Valley General"
] | Meadow Valley General | The scenario revolves around choosing the correct hospital for transporting a patient who needs urgent surgery. The shared information is crafted so that Lakeview Hospital appears the best due to its surgical capacity, ambulance availability, and proximity. Each participant receives one hidden fact: three eliminate acc... |
41 | Space Evacuation Decision | You are officers on a space station orbiting the Moon. A sudden solar storm has been detected, and you have only a short window to evacuate to a safe location before it hits. You receive a system-wide alert: all ground links are unstable; rapid decision-making is crucial. Your team must decide where to evacuate before ... | [
"Orion Station's docked shuttle is prepped for immediate departure and is ready to launch at a moment's notice.",
"Lunar Base reports reinforced shielding capable of withstanding solar storms for at least 24 hours—but no confirmation if air recyclers are working.",
"Mars Colony is farther away and requires a lo... | [
"An engineering message says the docking clamps on Orion Station's shuttle are jammed and would need 2-3 hours to unfasten under current power.",
"A message from Mars Colony says their landing pads have just been cleared for arrivals, and their backup life-support system is verified safe for incoming evacuees.",
... | [
"Orion Station",
"Lunar Base",
"Mars Colony"
] | Mars Colony | I designed the task to follow the structure. There are four participants and three possible answers: Orion Station, Lunar Base, and Mars Colony. The shared information is intentionally written to make participants favor 'Orion Station' as the logical evacuation point: its shuttle is docked, there's an announcement conf... |
42 | safe_haven_decision | A wildfire is rapidly approaching the rural town of Pine Valley. Local authorities have ordered an immediate evacuation. As leaders of four volunteer teams, you and your peers must select the safest shelter to which all residents can be moved within the next 3 hours. There are three potential shelters:
- Mason's Cabin:... | [
"Riverside Shelter is currently the easiest route from town, and emergency food deliveries are expected to arrive there in 2 hours.",
"Eagle Ridge Lodge sits at the highest elevation and is the furthest drive. It has backup generators, but there's uncertainty if they've been refueled for this season.",
"Mason's... | [
"The local clinic's doctors and ambulance are stranded on the west side of the river, unable to reach Riverside Shelter due to road closures upstream.",
"An inspection team confirmed this morning that Eagle Ridge Lodge's backup generators are fully fueled and operational, despite earlier uncertainty.",
"A rocks... | [
"Mason's Cabin",
"Riverside Shelter",
"Eagle Ridge Lodge"
] | Eagle Ridge Lodge | Step-by-step, I designed a scenario with 4 participants (so 4 hidden facts), three options (Mason's Cabin, Riverside Shelter, and Eagle Ridge Lodge), and made Riverside Shelter the main decoy. The shared info is crafted to make Riverside Shelter look most reliable: it's newly renovated, currently accessible, and expect... |
43 | The Artifact Delivery | Your team is tasked with ensuring the safe delivery of a vital energy artifact needed to restore the region's power grid after a blackout. There are three facilities that could receive the artifact: Aurora Station, Beacon Post, and Canyon Depot. Each site has been used for similar deliveries in the past, but complex co... | [
"Aurora Station broadcasts the only still-active emergency signal requesting delivery and appears to have security personnel on-site.",
"Road sensors suggest recent vehicular traffic toward Aurora Station but not toward other sites.",
"Beacon Post and Canyon Depot both lacked updated communication logs as of an... | [
"Security personnel at Aurora Station were evacuated in the last 30 minutes due to a hazardous chemical leak.",
"Beacon Post's loading bay was blocked by a landslide this morning; only Canyon Depot has an accessible loading area.",
"The energy artifact requires a functioning climate control system: Aurora Stati... | [
"Aurora Station",
"Beacon Post",
"Canyon Depot"
] | Canyon Depot | I designed the task for four participants, with three possible locations for an artifact to be delivered: Aurora Station (decoy), Beacon Post, or Canyon Depot (correct). The shared info strongly suggests Aurora Station is the best choice, as all environmental signals point there, and logistical data hints at it being t... |
44 | Choosing the Safe Offsite Venue | You are part of a four-person team planning a critical company offsite event set for tomorrow. The event must proceed as scheduled, and all the most important clients and company leaders are set to attend. However, a city-wide transport crisis has just broken out: major subway lines are shut down, roads are jammed due ... | [
"Downtown Hotel is on the main metro line with many taxis queued up nearby.",
"The Riverside Conference Center has backup power and is outside of the most congested traffic zones.",
"Hilltop Retreat is accessible by two highways and has plenty of parking, though it lacks standard public transport connections.",... | [
"The city power company advises that the Downtown Hotel's generator needs immediate refueling, and with traffic at a standstill, fuel can't reach it in time. The hotel risks blackouts if the outage lasts more than an hour.",
"The main bridge to Riverside Conference Center has just been shut for emergency repairs ... | [
"Downtown Hotel",
"Riverside Conference Center",
"Hilltop Retreat"
] | Hilltop Retreat | I started with a scenario involving four coworkers tasked with choosing the best venue for an important company offsite during a sudden city-wide transportation crisis. I chose three possible options (Downtown Hotel, Riverside Conference Center, Hilltop Retreat), with the shared facts strongly favoring the 'Downtown Ho... |
45 | Safe Lab Choice After Earthquake | You are four scientists tasked by the government to analyze a dangerous new virus as quickly as possible to inform emergency pandemic responses. Three laboratories—Lab Alpha, Lab Beta, and Lab Gamma—are available. An earthquake struck earlier today, causing possible damage throughout the facility. Time is critical: you... | [
"Lab Alpha contains specialized virology equipment but is located in the basement.",
"Lab Beta is on the second floor and was recently reinforced for earthquakes; all chemical storage in Beta remains secure after the quake.",
"Lab Gamma is on the top floor, farther from emergency exits, but has an independent a... | [
"Structural engineers found a major crack in a supporting beam underneath Beta’s floor that worsened since initial inspections—unexpected aftershocks are expected within the next 24 hours.",
"All scheduled deliveries of reagents for virus research were mistakenly routed to Gamma and have now arrived there—but hav... | [
"Lab Alpha",
"Lab Beta",
"Lab Gamma"
] | Lab Gamma | I chose a scenario where four scientists must identify the only safe laboratory for conducting urgent research on a new virus after an earthquake. The shared information makes Lab Beta look like the obvious safe choice (it's built for earthquakes and has secure chemicals), while the other two have plausible-sounding bu... |
46 | emergency_evacuation_center_choice | You are a member of an emergency coordination team tasked with directing a group of visitors to the safest available evacuation center after a sudden chemical spill in your town. Three centers are prepared: Riverside School Gym, Hillside Community Center, and Downtown Library Hall. A recent flood warning has complicate... | [
"All three evacuation centers have enough space to hold the evacuees.",
"Hillside Community Center has working power and backup generators.",
"Riverside School Gym is closer to the river and sometimes floods during heavy rain.",
"Downtown Library Hall is farther from the spill and on high ground, but it's old... | [
"A water main break means that the Hillside Community Center currently has no potable water or restrooms available.",
"Tests of local air quality show that the air inside the Downtown Library Hall has high levels of chemical vapor due to faulty air intake filters.",
"Fire department reports confirm that the Riv... | [
"Riverside School Gym",
"Hillside Community Center",
"Downtown Library Hall"
] | Riverside School Gym | I designed this task for 4 participants and 3 possible evacuation centers. The shared facts strongly imply that Option B (Hillside Community Center) is the safest and most practical choice: it’s open, has power, and a backup generator, plus it’s familiar to most participants in emergencies. However, each hidden fact re... |
47 | Find the Missing Prototype | You are part of a crisis response team at a technology company the morning after a high-security incident: the company's new prototype device disappeared overnight. The CEO has called a meeting to coordinate the investigation and recover the prototype before the press arrives in three hours. The device is too large to ... | [
"The prototype device was last reported being wheeled down the main hallway toward the storage room late last night.",
"Security camera footage shows no suspicious activity in the hallways during the night.",
"The storage room and conference room are both located on the east side of the floor, while the CEO's o... | [
"Reviewing badge swipe logs, you see none of the team members entered the storage room during the night or early morning.",
"According to cleaning staff schedules, the CEO's office is the only room that was not entered by any cleaning staff during the night – all others were cleaned between 2:00-5:00am.",
"Duri... | [
"Conference Room",
"Storage Room",
"CEO's Office"
] | CEO's Office | STEP 1: I chose a 4-person scenario, with three possible locations to hide the company’s missing prototype: Conference Room, Storage Room, or CEO’s Office. I made the decoy (Storage Room) seem most plausible according to the shared facts.
STEP 2: The shared info mentions the prototype was last seen wheeled toward the s... |
48 | missing_lab_sample | You are all senior researchers in a laboratory working with sensitive, potentially hazardous biological samples. This morning, a technician returned the key from Cold Storage B, claiming to have finalized her sample drop-off last night. However, when inventory was conducted, a vial containing an experimental virus samp... | [
"The technician who handled the sample last night usually stores samples in Cold Storage B after use.",
"Temperature sensors indicated Cold Storage B was briefly opened around the time the technician finished.",
"Lab 2’s inventory log shows no record of the missing sample’s entry or removal in the past two days... | [
"A maintenance worker reports that the door sensor on Cold Storage B has been malfunctioning all week and frequently gives false open/close readings.",
"The Decontamination Room's cleaning log, when checked closely, indicates a cleaning occurred unexpectedly after midnight, but the supervisor noted it as a routin... | [
"Cold Storage B",
"Lab 2 Bench",
"Decontamination Room"
] | Lab 2 Bench | I wanted to construct a scenario that was high-stakes and believable, so I chose a scenario around a missing scientific sample in a laboratory, where it's crucial to deduce exactly where a dangerous substance ended up. There are four participants, and three possible locations. The shared facts are designed to strongly ... |
49 | choosing_the_safe_field_station | You are part of a scientific expedition team about to cross a forested region to reach a field station for an urgent wildlife survey. Time is tight, and you can't afford to be delayed. There are three possible field stations to pick as your base: Riverside Station (accessible by the main bridge), Hilltop Cabin (accessi... | [
"A new bridge to Riverside Station was opened last month, and routine checks showed it was in good condition just this morning.",
"All supplies for tonight are already delivered to the three stations.",
"The park's main highway crosses both the river (to Riverside) and leads to the outpost (Valley Edge).",
"W... | [
"A fire department bulletin: the only small bridge giving alternate access to Valley Edge from the north is closed for urgent repairs until tomorrow.",
"A car radio alert: There's a sudden emergency at the upstream hydro dam, prompting evacuation orders for all stations directly downstream (including Riverside)."... | [
"Riverside Station",
"Hilltop Cabin",
"Valley Edge Outpost"
] | Hilltop Cabin | I chose a scenario where a team of scientists must select the safest field station for a critical wildlife survey. There are four participants and three site options: Riverside (the decoy), Hilltop, and Valley Edge. The shared info is crafted to make Riverside seem safest and most convenient: it's got a sturdy new brid... |
50 | secure_meeting_room_decision | You are members of a company’s crisis management team. A critical, confidential meeting must take place in the next hour to approve a response to a possible data breach. Three conference rooms are available: Alpha, Beta, and Gamma. Only one room meets all safety and security requirements for such a high-stakes meeting.... | [
"Conference Room Alpha is next to a construction site, so there might be noise disturbances, and the security team noted occasional disruptions.",
"Conference Room Beta was recently upgraded with soundproofing and was cleared by the IT team for secure devices. The IT team noted a scheduled system upgrade in the a... | [
"A security audit report (just released) confirms that Conference Room Gamma’s new locks have been installed and tested – it's currently the most secure room in the building.",
"The building’s fire alarm system is being tested in the zone containing Conference Room Beta at exactly the meeting's starting time, whi... | [
"Conference Room Alpha",
"Conference Room Beta",
"Conference Room Gamma"
] | Conference Room Gamma | 1. Number of participants: 3.
2. Possible answers: 'Conference Room Alpha', 'Conference Room Beta', 'Conference Room Gamma'.
3. Correct answer: 'Conference Room Gamma'.
4. Decoy favored by initial info: 'Conference Room Beta'.
Shared information establishes that Beta seems ready and safe, but Gamma and Alpha have risk... |
51 | emergency_supply_distribution | You are the logistics team for Disaster Aid Response, assigned to distribute urgent relief supplies to a small city after a severe ice storm. Three local storage sites (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie) hold different types of supplies. Your warehouse lost power several hours ago. You have one truck available, and must pick only ... | [
"Alpha Storage is the closest and is known to have backup generators for refrigeration; it is also reported to contain both food and medical supplies.",
"Bravo Storage is about 10km away, and only accessible via a steep road; it mostly stores canned food and dry goods.",
"Charlie Storage is furthest away and si... | [
"Bravo Storage's power is still out, but it only contains canned/dry goods (which are not urgently needed for the hospital or shelters), and neither food needing refrigeration nor medicine.",
"The temperature at Alpha Storage rose above safe refrigeration levels overnight; most perishable food there has begun to ... | [
"Alpha Storage",
"Bravo Storage",
"Charlie Storage"
] | Charlie Storage | I structured this task with four participants and three possible locations (Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie Storage). The shared information points strongly toward Alpha Storage (the decoy), since it appears to have power and is nearby, and everyone knows there's a risk of spoiled supplies and food at the other locations. Ea... |
52 | mountain_storm_shelter | Your hiking group is unexpectedly stranded in the mountains due to a rapidly approaching windstorm. You must immediately choose one place to shelter for the night before the storm intensifies. There are three well-known shelters within reach: Blue Lake Cabin, Red Cliff Lodge, and Green Valley Outpost. Only one option i... | [
"Blue Lake Cabin has a recent delivery of emergency rations, medical kits, and blankets. It is accessible by crossing a bridge, which the ranger station repaired last week after a minor landslide.",
"Red Cliff Lodge is a solid stone building that usually withstands harsh weather, but contact was lost with its car... | [
"A sign near the Blue Lake trailhead warns that an upstream dam release is set for tonight, which will further raise water levels and could worsen the bridge collapse situation.",
"A new weather alert (missed in earlier updates) says the storm will hit Red Cliff Lodge directly, with extreme, possibly structural-d... | [
"Blue Lake Cabin",
"Red Cliff Lodge",
"Green Valley Outpost"
] | Green Valley Outpost | I chose four participants, three possible destinations for the team, and made the decoy (Blue Lake Cabin) appear safest according to shared info. The shared facts set up that the storm is coming, and Blue Lake Cabin looks great: it's got supplies, and the only official update says the bridge route was recently fixed. T... |
53 | sensor_placement_decision | You are scientists on a team tasked with locating a critical weather sensor in an area prone to sudden climate events. The sensor must be accessible for service teams and avoid any known hazards during the next week of volatile weather. There are four candidate sites: Ocean Bluff, Mountain Ridge, River Valley, and Fore... | [
"Ocean Bluff is on stable ground, directly accessible by the main road, and currently clear of debris.",
"Mountain Ridge is elevated but requires a winding path for access, which is reported to be passable now.",
"River Valley is usually dry in the summer, and there have been no recent floods reported.",
"For... | [
"Recent rockslides have made Mountain Ridge's path potentially dangerous for heavy equipment, but light vehicles can still navigate with caution.",
"The River Valley's soil test from yesterday showed dangerous instability—heavy equipment could get stuck or trigger further collapse if used there.",
"A new wildli... | [
"Ocean Bluff",
"Mountain Ridge",
"River Valley",
"Forest Edge"
] | Mountain Ridge | I chose a scenario where a research team must select the best site for a critical meteorological sensor. The shared info intentionally points the group toward Ocean Bluff (the decoy) by presenting it as safe, stable, and having open access. Each hidden fact eliminates one option (one for Ocean Bluff, one for Mountain R... |
54 | island_research_base_choice | You are part of a team of engineers tasked with selecting the site for a new field research base on an isolated island. The island recently experienced a major earthquake. There are three possible sites (A, B, and C), and each has its own pros and cons. All team members must agree on the safest and most viable option f... | [
"Site A is close to the harbor and supply routes, with newly built infrastructure reportedly up to seismic standards.",
"Site B is located on high ground, safe from flooding, but farther from the harbor and supply routes; existing buildings are old but considered stable.",
"Site C is located in a valley near th... | [
"Significant flooding and water contamination have been detected at Site B; heavy equipment cannot access the site and health risks are high.",
"The radio blackout at Site C is being caused by damaged antennas, not by terrain or long-term technical barriers—portable equipment can restore communications within hou... | [
"Site A",
"Site B",
"Site C"
] | Site C | I designed a scenario involving four engineers tasked with choosing the safest site for a new research base on an island after a recent earthquake. The shared information strongly favors Site A, which seems the safest at first glance. The hidden facts are each unique: one about a gas leak near Site A, one about floodin... |
55 | emergency_drone_delivery | A medical crisis has struck your town. An organ for a critical transplant is being delivered by special drone within the next hour. The drone pilot has requested you (the town’s response coordinators) select the landing site. There are three designated landing zones: the large public Park, the rooftop Helipad at the Sc... | [
"The Park’s open field is usually large enough for drone landings and has the simplest access for ground vehicles.",
"The School helipad was recently resurfaced and is officially cleared for use by civil defense.",
"The Hospital’s open lot is often kept clear, but part of it is currently being used for construc... | [
"The school’s helipad is within 100 meters of a student sports event happening this afternoon; school policy strictly forbids landings during any outdoor student activity (violating this could delay the transplant with legal complications).",
"Construction equipment in the hospital lot currently blocks the main v... | [
"Park",
"School",
"Hospital"
] | Hospital | I started by choosing four participants and three options for an urgent delivery task involving possible drone landing sites (Park, School, Hospital). The shared information favors 'Park' as the landing site, making it look best—ample space, easy access, and enough volunteers. Next, I designed four unique hidden facts,... |
56 | Secure the Masterpiece | You are a member of a four-person emergency response team at a large city's art district. There has been a sudden chemical leak from a nearby industrial plant, and local authorities have ordered an immediate lockdown. The team must decide where to move a priceless painting, currently displayed in the main public galler... | [
"The chemical leak is expected to spread with the wind to several nearby blocks within 30 minutes.",
"The City Art Museum's Disaster-Proof Storage is specifically designed to withstand emergencies such as fires, flooding, and vandalism, and it is unoccupied today.",
"The University Science Building's Secure Lab... | [
"The main generator for the University Science Building is scheduled for maintenance today; backup power is sufficient for lights but not the laboratory's HVAC system.",
"A protest is occurring on the street that provides access to the Government Records Vault, delaying vehicle access by roughly 10 minutes.",
"... | [
"The Government Records Vault",
"The City Art Museum's Disaster-Proof Storage",
"The University Science Building's Secure Lab"
] | The Government Records Vault | I wanted to design a case where the shared facts suggest Option B (The City Art Museum) is the safest location for a valuable painting during a sudden citywide chemical leak emergency. The shared information makes B look best, since it explicitly claims the museum is built for disaster protection (fire and flooding) an... |
57 | archaeological_dig_site | You and three colleagues are archaeologists tasked with selecting a site to salvage crucial artifacts before construction begins. There are tight time constraints: you can only pick one location, and you must choose by the end of the hour. There are three candidate sites: Site A, Site B, and Site C. You must maximize y... | [
"Site A: Riverbank, frequent flooding in spring, unknown artifact depth.",
"Site B: Plateau, stable ground, topsoil is soft and undisturbed.",
"Site C: Woods edge, soil is rocky, some evidence of rodent burrows.",
"The main developer has announced all construction will start tomorrow, but precise order is unk... | [
"In a recent survey, Site C’s rodent burrows were found to be abandoned, with no damage to deep soil layers.",
"You overheard that Site A is predicted to flood tonight due to sudden rain upstream.",
"You have seen construction crews preparing explosive charges at Site B because blasting for foundations is sched... | [
"Site A",
"Site B",
"Site C"
] | Site C | I designed a four-person group task around selecting the right location for a time-critical archaeological dig. The shared information hints strongly toward 'Site B,' since its topsoil conditions seem best for preserving artifacts. If you add any single hidden fact, Site B still comes out on top because its unique risk... |
58 | secure_negotiation_site_selection | A city is on high alert due to an imminent threat. You and three colleagues must urgently decide where to hold confidential negotiations with several key stakeholders to ensure maximum safety as well as the ability to communicate with the outside world. Three potential locations are under consideration:
- Riverside Con... | [
"The Riverside Conference Center is currently under heavy military guard, and most previous government functions have been relocated there during this crisis.",
"The City Hall Annex boasts reinforced doors and windows, and its communication infrastructure is reported to have survived recent cyberattacks.",
"The... | [
"The Old Museum Basement, while rarely used, contains a sealed tunnel known only to a few staff, which allows quick, discreet escape to a neighboring street if needed.",
"All official phones and internet connections in City Hall Annex are currently jammed, with no estimate for restoration, and personal devices li... | [
"Riverside Conference Center",
"City Hall Annex",
"The Old Museum Basement"
] | The Old Museum Basement | I designed a task for four participants where the group must select the only feasible safe site for confidential negotiations in a city during a security threat. The shared information is engineered to favor a classic decoy (the 'Riverside Conference Center'), which seems safest due to military presence—so everyone is ... |
59 | last_minute_move | You and three colleagues have been tasked with quickly finding a trustworthy moving company for your employer’s urgent relocation. You must book one out of three shortlisted companies in the next 20 minutes to avoid extra costs. Each company claims to be able to complete the move on time and has good reviews. However, ... | [
"Alpha Movers has the largest fleet and advertises guaranteed on-time arrival, but they use a route that is sometimes impacted by city traffic.",
"Bravo Moving Co. only has a medium-sized van fleet but is known for careful handling of valuable items and has excellent online reviews.",
"Charlie’s Transport has t... | [
"Charlie’s Transport currently has half their staff deployed at another out-of-town job until tomorrow, so any move today would be under-staffed and late.",
"A road accident has blocked Alpha Movers' usual approach route into downtown, likely causing a 2+ hour delay just for them, as they do not have alternate tr... | [
"Alpha Movers",
"Bravo Moving Co.",
"Charlie’s Transport"
] | Bravo Moving Co. | I wanted a scenario where the shared facts naturally (but incorrectly) favor a specific answer. Here, all the information suggests that the best company to hire is Alpha Movers, mainly because of their promise to arrive on time, their staff numbers, and positive reviews. Each participant gets a different hidden complic... |
60 | The Elusive Bird Sighting | You are part of a research group searching for the recently spotted rare Bluecrest Thrush in the large Greenwood Nature Reserve. The park is divided into three main sections: Area A (the Oak Woods), Area B (the Wetland), and Area C (the Meadow). A trusted park ranger reported sighting the bird yesterday at sunrise, but... | [
"The trusted ranger noted that the sighting took place in a grassy clearing with dew on the ground, and that songbirds could be heard nearby.",
"In Area A, the Oak Woods, the last official survey found no evidence of Bluecrest Thrush for the past season.",
"Area B, the Wetland, is partially flooded due to recen... | [
"Area B’s main trail has been entirely underwater since the storm, making it physically impossible to cross it on foot or for the ranger to have entered there yesterday.",
"The only patch of ground in Area C that is suitable as a 'grassy clearing' is currently under maintenance and was cordoned off completely yes... | [
"Area A (the Oak Woods)",
"Area B (the Wetland)",
"Area C (the Meadow)"
] | Area A (the Oak Woods) | I chose a scenario involving four research teams investigating a rare bird sighting in a nature reserve. There are three possible areas—each plausible based on shared evidence. The shared information makes Area C seem like the best choice, as all the sighting conditions reported by park rangers are said to match Area C... |
61 | power_outage_island | You are a four-person technical team sent to a remote research island. Overnight, power was lost across critical systems, affecting experiments and communications. Your mission: identify the location where the root cause began, so specialist engineers can be dispatched directly. Time is critical—delays could risk irrev... | [
"Power readings indicate the main generator is offline. Emergency lights in the lab are still on, running on backup batteries.",
"Multiple research loggers lost connection to the network exactly at midnight; this is when the main generator alarms sounded.",
"Earlier in the evening, an engineer found nothing unu... | [
"When backup generators were switched on, communication remained down island-wide, but water pumps worked.",
"After midnight, instruments in the water pump facility still reported water flow until 1:15am, despite the generator already being offline.",
"Engineering records show the Communication Tower has a sepa... | [
"Main Generator Room",
"Water Pump Facility",
"Communication Tower"
] | Communication Tower | 1. I chose a scenario involving a research crew investigating a mysterious power outage on a remote island, with 4 participants and 3 location options. I want the shared information to strongly suggest the 'Main Generator Room' is the source of the issue (the decoy). Each hidden fact seems unrelated or, at most, insuff... |
62 | company_acquisition_decision | Your investment firm must choose one of three technology startups to acquire. Each has shown interest in the deal, and you have only 24 hours before a competitor starts bidding. The acquisition is a major commitment: making the wrong choice could risk millions and damage your firm’s reputation. Each team member has con... | [
"Industry analysts say Option B has a stable revenue base and recently announced strong sales growth.",
"Option C just lost one of its major customers, dropping its current revenues.",
"Option A is rumored to have unresolved legal disputes over intellectual property, making it controversial.",
"Venture capita... | [
"Option B's chief engineer, responsible for the core product, will resign immediately after any acquisition, and she is not under a non-compete agreement.",
"Option C's lost customer had already announced a plan to return if the founders remain on board post-acquisition.",
"Option A's key patent, responsible fo... | [
"Option A: Biomedical startup",
"Option B: AI hardware startup",
"Option C: Logistics software company"
] | Option C: Logistics software company | I started by choosing 4 participants and 3 possible company acquisition targets. Option B is the decoy toward which shared information steers the group: it seems financially stable and poised for growth. The shared facts all support this decoy (Option B), making it look safer than A (high risk) or C (doubtful leadershi... |
63 | Emergency Event Relocation | Your team is in charge of relocating a major university event due to an unexpected power failure at the original venue. You must choose a new location from three options within the campus, each with pros and cons. Time is tight: the event is in two hours, so you must act quickly. Each possible venue must accommodate 20... | [
"Garden Hall has a small roof leak reported overnight, but staff have placed buckets to catch any water. The main hall was not inspected this morning because staff prioritized the Pavilion and Lodge.",
"River Pavilion is fully set up, and security has confirmed it is dry and free of flooding. Pavilion staff are o... | [
"The access road to Mountain Lodge was completely blocked by fallen trees at 8am, and campus maintenance does not expect it to be cleared today. Also, the roof leak at Garden Hall is only over the storage closet; the main hall is confirmed dry and ready.",
"A Pavilion staff member disclosed privately that mold wa... | [
"Garden Hall",
"River Pavilion",
"Mountain Lodge"
] | Garden Hall | 1. Basics: There are 4 participants and three options (Garden Hall, River Pavilion, Mountain Lodge). The decoy option, River Pavilion, looks best based on shared facts: it seems to be dry, accessible, and is ready for the event. The correct answer is Garden Hall.
2. Shared Information: These facts make River Pavilion l... |
64 | Office Outbreak Mystery | You are employees on the safety committee of MetroLoop Inc., called together urgently to advise management after 12 people fell ill at company headquarters. The company cafeteria is under scrutiny, but the source of the outbreak isn’t yet confirmed. Your team must quickly identify the likely cause to guide containment ... | [
"All 12 sick employees had lunch in the company cafeteria on the day symptoms began.",
"Several cafeteria staff are also reporting mild symptoms.",
"Water samples from office faucets showed no immediate contamination in preliminary tests.",
"Symptoms included nausea and dizziness, reported by all affected emp... | [
"I didn’t eat anything from the cafeteria that day, but I developed the same symptoms as the others.",
"The building’s air vents have been malfunctioning for two days, with an unusual odor reported throughout the open-plan office area, but not in the cafeteria itself.",
"A client visiting from another city beca... | [
"Cafeteria Food",
"Contaminated Water Supply",
"Airborne Toxin from HVAC"
] | Airborne Toxin from HVAC | I want the group to work on identifying the correct cause of a mysterious illness outbreak within a company office. The shared facts clearly suggest that the cafeteria (and thus food poisoning) is the culprit, pushing everyone toward 'Cafeteria Food' as the cause—this is my decoy. However, each participant has a hidden... |
65 | Missing Medicine Delivery | You are staff members at a small town's emergency management center. Yesterday, a medical drone dropped off a package of vital medicines intended for vulnerable families amid a local outbreak. There are three main drop-off points: the Pharmacy, the Clinic, and the School Gym (which is currently serving as a relief shel... | [
"The Pharmacy is the established primary delivery point for urgent medicines and was originally designated to receive the package.",
"Staff at the Clinic and School Gym both have prior experience handling medical packages dropped by drones.",
"Security cameras at all three locations are malfunctioning—the foota... | [
"A staff member at the Pharmacy discovered the medicine cart had been stolen from the loading dock before 7:00am, and was not replaced until after 9:00am.",
"According to the Pharmacy owner, the front entrance was locked for inventory from 7am-8am, and no deliveries were expected during that hour.",
"A temporar... | [
"Pharmacy",
"Clinic",
"School Gym"
] | School Gym | I chose a 4-participant scenario involving a lost delivery containing essential medicines, creating a collective puzzle in a supply chain context. The three delivery locations (Pharmacy, Clinic, School Gym) each seem plausible, but the shared information strongly favors the Pharmacy as the delivery point. Each hidden f... |
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