The Balloon Game
Short and fun game to raise awareness of the problems refugees must juggle with in a new land.
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The Balloon Game is a short interactive game developed in 2006 by UK charity Student Action for Refugees for UNHCR.
Players are asked to take place in a square of three by three meters.A game leader or other participants throw balloons in the square, each marked with different challenges refugees and asylum-seekers are confronted with, such as Language, Accomodation, Education, Freedom and Food. The goal is to keep the different "challenge balloons" from hitting the ground. Participants cannot catch the balloons with their arms, so they should use their bodies.
The game is timed. After playing, the score is being announced, and the game leader gives participants a debriefing.
Materials available
The Balloon Game Booklet contains all information needed to play the game. It also contains the instructions for the game leader and the briefings and debriefings.
Players need balloons, a timer, and some materials to mark the balloons and mark a playing field.
Age groups
No age defined, but can be played with children in the higher grades of primary education and older.
Languages
The Balloon Game booklet is only available in English.
How to order
The Balloon Game Booklet is available as a free download.