Talk it out with our Therapeutic Board Game
What is it?
Help yourself and others cope with stress better. This is a 2-4 player game where it allows individuals to open up their problems, whether big or small, and talk about it.
Remembering and reflecting back on a situation they encountered, what actions they took, and how they felt can help not only themselves, but also help the people around them to better handle certain situations for better stress management.
The game also helps remind what they have accomplished in their life and recalling the good times can help reframe their thoughts in a more positive light.
How to Play
Starting Out
All players begin with 1 token at the start of the game.
Begin from the START space. Roll the dice and advance corresponding to the number rolled.
Take the Main Route
Follow the main route (thick lines) first to proceed.
When a player lands on one of the coloured spaces, they will draw a card from the same coloured deck.
Fly By with Shortcuts
When a player lands on a clear space, they will slide to the shortcut path (thin and dotted lines) and advance through the map until they return back to the main route.
Playing Cards & Activities
The player who draws the card is suggested to carry out the exercise on the card. A token will be given for each activity carried out. This will be labelled on the card.
​Game Objective
First person to collect 10 tokens wins the game!
Occupying the Same Space
There are no penalties when a player occupies the same space as another player.
Don't Forget to Take your Free Token!
Take a token from the bank after passing through the START space.
Turn Order
The turn order is up to the players themselves, however, all players must move at least once before they cycle through the same individual again unless a drawn card says otherwise.
Rules & Gameplay
Tranquility Cards
When a player draws a tranquility card, all players are suggested to participate in the activity.
Clear Space Mechanics
When a player lands on a clear space, they will follow the dashed line and proceed to slide into the following space, where they will draw the card of the corresponding colour.
Taking Tokens
When there is a player that has no remaining tokens and a player is told to take a token from them, the player will remain at zero tokens and the player who drew the card will not receive the additional token.
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Tokens are also an "opt-out" option. When an exercise is directed to an individual who does not want to participate, they may put one token in the bank to opt out from
the activity.
Card Scenarios
Awareness
Remember, reflect, and reframe. Share your experiences with others to improve your stress management. We're all here to help each other.
Tranquility
Share your happiness with others! These cards remind you about your accomplishment and goals you have completed in your life and the happy times you've experienced.
Luck
Make people's lives harder or give them a hand! It's up to you what kind of path you decide to take.
You can help a player advance through the game or give them a challenge to undertake. The power is in your hands!
Energy
Make the game more fun and challenging!
Share the glory with others or take it all for yourself. These card abilities help players advance through the game much easier.
