The Ubuntu Game board
How the ubuntu game is played
Players traverse the board using mini cultural icons by rolling a die. They land on spaces that trigger questions and conversations in six categories that matter, including diversity, equity, inclusion, connection, understanding our differences, our similarities, controversial topics and fun facts. A mobile app is used to add context, enlightenment or information to kindle the conversation. Players can play as individuals, as pairs or teams. Some players will spin to see what kind of barrier to play they will experience.
Additionally, players will get to role play as "Avatars" and see themselves, literally, through a Virtual Reality experience, as someone from another culture, creed or place in life. Augmented Reality with accentuate some of the images they're familiar with in their surroundings.
Players will also participate in activities, one on one or with the group, solving riddles about society and diversity, work collaboratively towards a common goal or even just have fun pitching in together to make a recipe!
The game is over when every player reaches the end of the board. The player, pair or team with the highest score wins. Winner get to spin the "Breakthrough" wheel landing on various options to explain what's changed in their perceptions and what actions they will take.
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Teens learn about each other and cross the barriers of different race, creed, color, and every other conceivable diversity by playing and experiencing.
Question Categories
Multiculturism
healing our world
Multiculturism
Sample Questions:
1.) How would the world be different if you could not tell what culture/race/ethnicity someone was just by looking at them?
2.) What culture are you from and what is unique about it?
3.) How important is knowing/practicing your culture to you and your family? What would you do if you did not have a way of finding out where you are from (ex. if you were adopted)?
include me
healing our world
Multiculturism
Sample Questions:
1.) Are mother-son and father-daughter dances a good activity to have in schools? How could this make students who do not have a mom or a dad feel? Does this create isolation of some students?
2.) Do you believe people with disabilities are treated differently in the retail / work place and that they are more often victims of crime as they are easy targets?
3.) Was there ever a time you felt out of place or like you did not fit in? Why? How did you solve this?
healing our world
healing our world
Viva La Difference!
Sample Questions:
1.) How can we encourage the protection of endangered animals? Look up an animal that is almost extinct. What is one thing that could help save that animal?
2.) Forced to flee due to climate change: The fate of climate refugees - Governments don't feel that it is their duty to offer protection - what do you believe we can do?
3.) There is so much "alleged "Fake News", misinformation, etc., such that it is difficult to determine what real or true news is in today's world. How do we determine if news is fake or true ?
Viva La Difference!
Viva La Difference!
Viva La Difference!
Sample Questions:
1.) What would you do if there was a fire in the school and there was someone in your classroom who wasn't able to respond immediately i.e. used a walker or calipers or was in a wheelchair?
2.) You call a child who has lost his/ her parents an orphan and you call a person who has lost his/ her spouse a widow/widower. But there is no specific word for a parent who has lost his/ her child. Why do you think that is?
3.) Describe the stars to a blind person
knowledge reboot
Viva La Difference!
knowledge reboot
Sample Questions:
1.) What is Synesthesia? It is the ability to hear colours - a 360 degree experience.
2.) Did you know? Neptune’s moon, Triton, orbits the planet backwards.
3.) Did you know? The first rollercoaster was used to transport coal down a hill.
don't label me
Viva La Difference!
knowledge reboot
Sample Questions:
1.) What is something interesting that people would not know about you just from looking at you?
2.) What do people who know you call you and why?
3.) Was there ever a moment you were extremely proud of yourself and the 'label' you were given? (Like being called a 'Boff' because you did well in a subject.) Were other people proud of you?
collaborative activies
Qwests
wild card
Qwests
Sample Qwest:
1.) HERITAGE: Ask your parents (if you do not already know) about where your family immigrated from. Research 3 cultural traditions that you did not know about from the places your family is from. Are there any traditions that your family practices that you did not realize were from your culture?
2.) LANGUAGE: Learn how
Sample Qwest:
1.) HERITAGE: Ask your parents (if you do not already know) about where your family immigrated from. Research 3 cultural traditions that you did not know about from the places your family is from. Are there any traditions that your family practices that you did not realize were from your culture?
2.) LANGUAGE: Learn how to introduce yourself in three new languages. Which languages did you pick and why? How could this be beneficial to know?
3.) INCLUSION: On your next lunch break or recess, invite someone who is by themselves to sit or play with you. How do you think your action would affect that person's day? How would you feel if someone invited you to sit or play if you were alone?
Debate
wild card
Qwests
Sample Debate:
1.) Cyber Bullying Vs. Physical Bullying: Do you believe there is any difference? Do you believe that society needs to recognize the dangers posed by cyber bullying and enable the voices of victims? Do you know anyone, or have you, yourself been a victim?
2.) Which is better? Chocolate or vanilla? Why?
3.) Psychological a
Sample Debate:
1.) Cyber Bullying Vs. Physical Bullying: Do you believe there is any difference? Do you believe that society needs to recognize the dangers posed by cyber bullying and enable the voices of victims? Do you know anyone, or have you, yourself been a victim?
2.) Which is better? Chocolate or vanilla? Why?
3.) Psychological abuse vs physical abuse: Debate how the tongue can do more permanent damage than bruises from a beating.
wild card
wild card
wild card
Sample Wild Card
1.) CHALLENGE: Play the game Telephone without using your voice. The player who drew this card will select a word or phrase. Select a song to play loudly to prevent whispering. They will then mouth the word to the player next to them ONE TIME. Everyone else should cover their eyes. This process will continue through the wh
Sample Wild Card
1.) CHALLENGE: Play the game Telephone without using your voice. The player who drew this card will select a word or phrase. Select a song to play loudly to prevent whispering. They will then mouth the word to the player next to them ONE TIME. Everyone else should cover their eyes. This process will continue through the whole group until the last person has been told the word. Turn the music off and have the last player say what they think the word or phrase was. Is this easier or harder than regular Telephone? Why?
2.) CHALLENGE: Try to complete one of your daily tasks only using your non-dominant hand (brush your teeth, write a letter, etc.). Was it easier or harder than you expected? If you broke your dominant hand and had to wear a cast or if you lost your arm in an accident, how would you adapt to be able to complete simple tasks?
3.) CHALLENGE: Think of 3 ways of getting a Deaf person's attention. Are there good and bad ways of getting someone who is deaf's attention? How would you want someone to get your attention if you could not hear?
