CreativePlus NGO is proud to present the Wellness Boardgame—an engaging, interactive game designed to promote mental health awareness and wellbeing among young people aged 13 and above. Developed as part of the Strategizing You(r)th Wellbeing initiative, this boardgame offers a novel way for youth, educators, and families to explore emotions, practice self-care, and build social-emotional skills together.
What is the Wellness Boardgame?
The Wellness Boardgame is a tabletop game suitable for 3 to 6 players that combines fun, reflection, and wellbeing strategies. Players move through the board by responding to prompts and challenges that encourage self-awareness and emotional expression. The game’s content encourages participants to identify feelings, consider supportive actions, and discuss everyday scenarios related to mental health—all within a friendly, playful environment.
Game Features
- Emotion Exploration Cards: Players describe feelings like happiness, anxiety, shame, or gratitude without using certain keywords, encouraging creativity and emotional vocabulary development.
- Advice and Reflection Prompts: Thoughtful questions and scenarios invite players to share supportive advice, personal experiences, and self-care strategies.
- Movement and Mindfulness: The game includes mini activities such as simple exercises, breathing techniques, and sharing compliments, encouraging players to engage physically and socially.
- Dynamic Gameplay: Unique cards allow players to switch positions, move extra spaces, or challenge others, keeping the game exciting and engaging for all ages.
Visually intuitive with colorful design and clear instructions, the Wellness Boardgame is easy to learn and inclusive. It’s perfect for classrooms, therapy groups, youth clubs, or families looking to foster meaningful conversations about wellbeing.
Why Play the Wellness Boardgame?
Playing this boardgame can help young people develop emotional literacy, resilience, and empathy while reducing stigma around mental health issues. It encourages safe space for expressing thoughts and feelings, promoting mental wellbeing in a non-threatening, social setting.
