A design-led board-game with educational value

CUiB improves the quality of the learning process through its ludic approach and its design. Playful education methods have proved to be more engaging for children and to support a better understanding and responsiveness towards what is being taught. A playing child acts “as though he were a head taller than himself” (Vygotsky, 1978). 

​CUiB simplifies complex issues, allows children to resonate better with current global concerns and increases their level of responsibility towards the environment and their community. Developing the right design is fundamental for enriching kids’ experience and for inspiring them through beautiful aesthetics.

Understanding migration through analogy

CUiB unveils the journey of six different migratory birds, emphasizing their special traits along the way. Throughout the game, the issue of migrant people will either come up organically or it will be purposefully addressed by the teacher; using the analogy with the birds, children will be invited to reflect on the topic of migrant humans,  a phenomenon that is normal and essentially humane.

Positive reflection on global warming and the future

CUiB comes with three alternative boards: 2015 reflects the current time, 2065 describes the near future, while 2165 is a contemplation of the distant future. This gives the participants an idea of how our planet will adapt to accommodate climate change, what resources would still be available over the years, how birds’ trajectories will change due to global warming. The game supports children in this learning adventure, avoiding anxiety through its positive discourse.

Positive reflection on resources, geography, humanity

There are several cards that participants make use of in the game. For example, the Basic Needs Cards underline basic resource readiness while discussing the irregular or unequal access to these resources. The Action Cards raise awareness on how human action/inaction will change natural environments and ecosystems, affecting or supporting their resilience. From building artificial nests to the cleaning of habitats to deforestation/reforestation and pollution to extensive agriculture, the topics could be thoroughly discussed and adapted to the kids’ level of understanding.

Sustainable design and production

Our environmental focus translates into design and production as well, sustainability being a very dear topic for us. The board game is made of recycled materials - wood and recycled paper and we used mineral oil-free ink for printing.