Rites of Passage
The Mythical Game of Real Life Adventure
RavenWise has developed a prototype for Rites of Passage, a game that engages you in an adventure from fantasy to reality. It isn’t only a game of characters, it’s a game that builds character. We are looking for partners to scale up production and distribution of this transformative game.
Wise, flourishing cultures have always provided youth with essential rituals, mentors, life skills, character building and gathered knowledge for their transition into adulthood. This educational board game explores multi-cultural myths, totems and sages offering wisdom of the ages and initiates discussions about the journey.
Journey into global mythology and mysteries, traveling with animal guides, courageous guardians, lovers, magicians, formidable foes and wise elders.
Navigate shadows, temptations and challenges to gain honour, vision and purpose. Discover the wisdom of the ages, peer into the mysteries of life, and emerge as your own hero.
Players encounter challenges and emerge more knowledgeable having experienced the journey and the lively discussions. The magic is in the experience. Explore the mysteries and the wisdom of the Earth Tribe.
Roll dice,
cast spells,
and answer questions.
The Magician, Guardian, Elder, and Lover are your guides.
It is the goal of the elders of Rites of Passage Hero's Journey
That upon completion of the program youth will be initiated to adulthood with many skills to support them in any direction their life may go.
These skills include but are not limited to:
1) Excellent knowledge of health and wellness. Without good self care, achievements are few and far between or not sustainable.
2) Problem solving, training the brain to think in solutions and not problems
3 )Communication skills, to both speak and express their visions and talents as well as listen in a heartfelt way to the needs and abilities of others
4) Teamwork, the ability to work well with others for greater achievements but also for an extremely valuable sense of belonging wherever they are.
5) High Self awareness of personal values, life purpose, goals and skills of reassessment of these things as life changes along the way
6) Self regulation on all levels, physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. The ability to redirect and come back to centre when they get off course.
7) Resiliency, the ability to overcome traumas, great challenges and setbacks that life is sure to present
8) Leadership, the ability to pass on the above skills to others in an effective way
9) Good Citizenship in caring for Elders, children and the vulnerable.
10) Stewardship of the Land, a commitment to caring for, honouring and receiving support and bounty from Nature, the Planet and all beings.