Description: This exceptionally versatile game can be used in numerous ways to facilitate discussion, exchange ideas, examine issues, develop skills, therapy work, and training, in fact almost anything! It allows the user to have complete control over content and for players to feel it is totally relevant to them. The main activity of the game is around conversation or story telling. The group leader uses a list of 10 prepared questions pertinent to the subject to be discussed. Players answer questions, air views, exchange ideas, discuss topics in a non-threatening, easy to understand environment. This is an ideal way to encourage involvement and independent thinking about any aspect of life, environment or activity. The accompanying facilitator’s booklet includes full instructions and examples of application.

Author: Carol Bristow

Publisher: Speechmark Publishing Ltd/TANDF

Format: BOARDGAME

Target: classroom; workplace; staffroom; care homes; therapy sessions; groupwork;

Keywords: conversation; storytelling; encourage debate; generate ideas; problem solving; gather information; clarify thinking;