Play.
Reflect.
Grow Stronger.
THRIVE is the ultimate wellbeing board game designed to help students navigate the complexities of daily life with resilience and mindfulness.
Manage Stress: Identify stressors and learn practical coping mechanisms through interactive gameplay.
Build Resilience: Develop the mental strength to bounce back from challenges and pressure.
Practice Mindfulness: Experience breaks that teach grounding techniques and awareness.
Make Healthy Choices: Learn to balance stress and wellbeing through smart decision making.
1
Roll & Move
Roll the dice and start your path through daily school life!
How to Play
Learn THRIVE in 4 simple steps!
2
Pick a Token
Every space offers you an opportunity to build your resources
3
Draw a Card
Cards reveal Stress Storms or Actions that change your journey!
4
Thrive On
Balance your stress and wellbeing to win the game!
Stress Storm
Unexpected Life Challenges that increase stress
Every Card Shapes Your Journey
THRIVE uses three unique card types that challenge, support, and
guide each player
Protective Action
Healthy habits and support systems that help you grow.
Mindful Break
Pause, Breathe, Reflect, and Regain balance
Inside the World of THRIVE
Every piece is designed to support play, reflection, and growth.
Character Pieces
Choose your animal companion and embark on your journey.
Game Dice
Roll to move, make choices and shape your path.
The THRIVE Board
Navigate Challenges, make empowered choices, and thrive on your path
Tokens
Gain tokens based on your decisions and where you land on the baord.
Card Decks
Powerful tools that challenge, guide reflection, resilience, and mindful choices
Sand Timer
Take a moment to breathe, reset, and return to the game with clarity.
Burnout Meter
Keep track of the times you cannot complete a task.
WHY THRIVE MATTERS
Building Mental Well-Being Through Play
THRIVE is a research-informed board game that transforms evidence on student wellness into an interactive experience. Designed for university students, the game helps players explore how self-management, social support, physical activity, and mindful pauses can strengthen well-being and reduce stress in everyday life.
Focus & Self-Management
Players learn the importance of planning ahead, managing limited resources, and making choices that support long-term success under pressure.
Social Support & Connection
Players learn the importance of building connection, seeking support, and strengthening relationships that help reduce stress and boost mental well-being.
Energy & Physical Activity
Players learn the importance of protecting their energy by making choices that promote movement, balance, and overall emotional well-being.
Mindful Breaks & Reflection
Players learn the importance of taking a pause for mindful breaks, reinforcing how even short moments of grounding can improve mood and restore balance.