Erasmus+ Small Partnership
Journey of Optimising Well-being through Fun and Unique Learning
2023-2-DE02-KA210-ADU-000178079
The latest board game for wellbeing in NGOs
WELLBEING
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How to play Joyful?
What is the Joyful Project?
The Joyful Project is a fun and educational initiative designed to help workers in non-profit organizations feel better and improve their mental health. It focuses on teaching important topics about well-being and psychology through a board or card game.
Who is it for?
This project is primarily for employees and volunteers of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The game will help them think about their own well-being and how they can support each other in their work.
How does it work?
In the game, players work together as a team. They will share their experiences, tackle challenges related to stress, and learn new ways to manage their mental health. By playing, they will promote important ideas about well-being and measure their success along the way.
Goals of the Project
The main goals of the Joyful Project are to:
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Create a fun board or card game that teaches about well-being.
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Help NGO workers improve their mental health and avoid burnout.
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Provide trainers in NGOs with a useful tool to teach and engage their teams.
Why is it important?
Many people working in NGOs face high levels of stress and pressure. The Joyful Project aims to support their well-being, recognizing that when they feel good, they can do better work for the communities they serve.
Join us in making the workplace happier and healthier through the Joyful Project!
Results
The Joyful Game
The game was developed as an educational board or card game aimed at improving the well-being of employees within NGOs. It is a tool that facilitates meaningful learning and engagement around well-being concepts, potentially helping individuals understand strategies to avoid burnout and enhance their mental health.
The game was designed by Dracon Rules Design Studio, leveraging their expertise in game mechanics and educational structures. The creation process involved several steps, including brainstorming, research for relevant mechanics, drafting the game, alpha and beta testing, and final improvements. The game components as cards and board games are easy printing materials. Alongside this, materials such as a rule book, training guide and an illustrative video was developed to support users in understanding the game.
Joyful Trainers Guide
The Trainer Guide is a comprehensive resource designed for trainers who will facilitate a well-being-focused board game called "Joyful." Its primary aim is to provide educators, particularly those in NGOs, with guidance on how to effectively use the game as a psycho-educational tool to enhance participants' understanding of mental health and well-being.
Joyful Rulebook
The rulebook serves as a comprehensive guide for the Joyful Board Game, designed to facilitate understanding and playing of the game. It contains an introduction that outlines the game's purpose, which is to aid NGO staff in enhancing personal and group well-being through engaging interactions and educational content. Players collaborate as a team, focusing on promoting well-being topics while sharing experiences and measuring their success throughout the gameplay.
The rulebook includes a section on additional game rules that highlight specific actions related to the Domain symbol on cards. These rules allow for varying difficulty levels tailored to players' experiences. Players are required to narrate how new Growth cards can assist them during gameplay, integrating personal insights to foster deeper engagement and understanding among team members.
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