Age range: 8–15 years (youth), 55–70 years (elderly)
Number of players: 16–32 participants (divided into teams of 6–8 people)
Duration: 2 hours

Primary focus of the game: This game promotes inclusion and empathy through collaborative activities during a hiking adventure.

• Trail map with checkpoint locations
• Scorecards and pencils
• Blindfolds for checkpoint 1
• Craft supplies (string, leaves, stones) for checkpoint 4

• Teams hike a 3-kilometer trail with four checkpoints
• There’s one game master who will guide teams though the game
• At each checkpoint, they complete a collaborative activity designed to foster inclusion

Checkpoint 1: Guiding challenge – Youth participants guide elderly participants, who are blindfolded, to the next marker on the trail. Youth must carefully lead their blindfolded teammates through the designated trail area. Both the guide and the blindfolded person must work together to navigate successfully. (15 points for successful completion with teamwork, ensuring that the elderly participant reaches the marker safely. The game master will award additional points based on clear communication and how well both generations collaborated).

Checkpoint 2: Cultural story exchange – Teams share personal cultural stories, traditions or values. Each participant has an opportunity to contribute and the team discusses the diversity of experiences. Every team member should share a story or tradition from their culture or family background. After each sharing, the group should reflect on the common themes or lessons learned. (15 points for active participation from all members, ensuring everyone shares a meaningful story. The game master will evaluate the depth of the stories and how the group engages in dialogue, emphasizing inclusivity and learning).

Checkpoint 3: Silent teamwork – Build a tower of stones without speaking. The task challenges participants to collaborate non-verbally, using gestures and body language to communicate effectively. Team members must work together to stack stones into a tower without uttering a single word. They can use gestures, eye contact or physical positioning to guide each other. (15 points for the tower’s stability and the ability to work together without verbal communication. The game master will score based on how well the team adapts to the challenge and maintains cooperation without spoken words).

Checkpoint 4: Flag of inclusion – Create a “team flag” using natural materials found along the trail, symbolizing the unity and diversity of the group. Teams should gather natural materials like leaves, stones and twigs to design a flag that represents their collective identity and values. (20 points for creativity and the use of natural materials. The game master will evaluate the symbolism behind the flag and how well it represents inclusion, as well as the effort and teamwork involved in the creation process).

1. Teams must include input from all members in each task
2. The game master scores creativity, effort and teamwork
3. Bonus points for the first team to finish (+5 points)

• Game master provide stickers or small rewards for every participant, regardless of winning
• Include a selfie spot at each checkpoint to encourage sharing on social media with hashtag #

• Manage tasks at each checkpoint, ensure fairness, and explain activities clearly
• Gather feedback from players about their experience to share during the results announcement

After the implementation, start the conversation with participants about the experience they just had. Check with them what were the most valuable learning points for them.

1. How was it for you?
2. Were the rules of the game clear and simple?
3. How this activity contributes to your understanding of the inclusion?
4. What are the differences between being guided and guiding?
5. Did you noticed any specifics related to how the activity was performed by participants from different generations?
6. What did you learn about different cultures?
7. Was it interesting to combine learning about different cultures in the nature?
8. Did you manage to cooperate with other team members?
9. Was this a result of a teamwork?
10. What did you learn from younger/older team members?
11. Did you manage to have fun on the way?

Intercultural learning https://pjp-eu.coe.int/documents/42128013/47262514/Ch2.pdf/0b364432-7efb-6a45-a4bc-50de19787213

What is inclusion https://shorturl.at/qFtTX