Why COVID The Boardgame?

COVID The Boardgame is a light-hearted, historical record of Aotearoa/NZ’s events during the Covid pandemic.

It’s FUN for all ages, from 5 to 105!!

Games bring people together.

Playing games can help process difficult experiences (think murder mysteries, comedy).

Play this game with your family, your mates, even if they have opposing views of how the pandemic should be handled – it will promote discussion in a fun, safe and relaxed environment.

Playing together builds connection – we all went through this pandemic together, whatever your viewpoint.

Games can offer “a rich field for risk-free, active exploration of serious and intellectual problems.” (Clark C. Abt, in his book Serious
Games
1970)

Most of all, it can be FUN to be FRUSTRATED!!

Read the Rules

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Te reo Māori version coming soon!

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Not from New Zealand? Do you have some great ideas for a version based in your country or language? We'd love to hear them! Australia and UK versions are already in the planning stages, so get in quick if you have ideas for those.

Contact us to share your ideas.