Gita Game β€” Rules

Gita Game is a transformational board game inspired by the Bhagavad-gita As It Is by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada. Developed by the Gita Institute.

How to play play

Transform your self-discovery into play. Learn how to experience the Gita Game step by step.

πŸ‘₯ 1–8 Players ⏳ 45–90 Minutes

🎯 Game Objective

Each player begins the game with a personal inquiry β€” a life situation, inner conflict, pattern, or deep question to explore. The goal is to reach deeper self-understanding and transformation by recognizing personal qualities and receiving intuitive guidance that influences outer life.

🧩 Game Setup

Each player formulates a personal question or request. The inquiry should focus on internal change β€” when transformation happens within, external situations begin to shift naturally.

Examples:

  • Instead of: β€œHow can I improve my relationship with my husband?”
    Try: β€œWhat can I change within myself to make my relationship with my husband more harmonious?”
  • Instead of: β€œHow can I improve my financial situation?”
    Try: β€œWhat qualities should I develop and what actions can I take to change my relationship with money?”
  • Instead of: β€œWhy am I not appreciated at work?”
    Try: β€œWhat is preventing me from feeling my own worth, and how can I change that?”

Each player receives:

  • A token
  • A sheet for personal notes (optional)
  • Access to card decks: Character Traits, Actions, Accelerations, Obstacles, Clues
🎲 Game Turn β€” How to Play

On your turn, roll the dice and move your token forward by the number shown. Depending on where you land, draw a card from the corresponding deck:

  • Character Trait: A quality to develop to help resolve your inquiry.
  • Action: A step or behavior to move forward.
  • Acceleration: A strength you already have that supports progress.
  • Obstacle: An inner belief or habit that stands in the way.
  • Clue (Association): Draw an image card and name your first association β€” this becomes a symbolic message for your question.
  • Meeting with the teacher: This field means that a significant encounter is about to happen in your life. The teacher may appear in many forms β€” as a person, a book, a video, a lecture, or even a conversation in which the right knowledge is revealed to you. Remember: The teacher appears when the student is ready. If you received this field, stay open and attentive β€” observe who or what comes into your life and what message is being brought to you.

Reflect briefly: β€œWhat does this card reveal about my situation? What do I need to realize?”

πŸ” Continuing the Game

Players continue moving around the board and collecting cards. Each card is a part of the puzzle β€” together, they reveal a clearer picture of your inquiry and how to transform it from within.

πŸŒ€ Ending the Game

The game ends when the time is up or when a player reaches the final space. Each player reviews their cards β€” qualities, actions, accelerations, obstacles, and associations β€” and creates a chain of insights. This reflection shows what inner work is needed so the outer situation can naturally shift or be accepted with peace.

✨ Reflection Questions
  • What themes or patterns repeated throughout the game?
  • What was the main message I received from all the cards?
  • Which qualities should I focus on developing right now?
  • What actions can I begin taking today?
  • What did I realize about myself and my inquiry?

Gita Game is a transformational board game inspired by the Bhagavad-gita As It Is by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada. Developed by the Gita Institute.

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