U Shape Us: Where Creativity Builds Community
Inspiring the Next Generation to Create and Connect
Inspiring the Next Generation to Create and Connect
What is U Shape Us?
U Shape Us is a card drawing imagination game designed to inspire creativity and connection. It's a unique tool where players invent, share, and create ideas to connect with others.
How It Works: Players draw up to four card prompts, combining them to imagine and illustrate a unique connection idea. Then, share your ideas and provide feedback in an inclusive environment where every voice matters. Whether it’s creating a new game, envisioning a community event, or devising innovative ways to make friends, U Shape Us opens up a world of fun and possibilities beyond imagination.
For Everyone: Suitable for ages 5 and up, U Shape Us is ideal for families and those who work with children. Easy to learn and quick to play, the game’s vast adaptability means each session is distinct and captivating. With 10,000 gameplay variations, U Shape Us is a game that never grows old.
Build Connections: U Shape Us was created to generate and nurture diversity in our communities. By sharing our imaginative side, we reveal our true selves, transcending stereotypes and appreciating each person's unique contributions. This game is a celebration of individual brilliance and a testament to the idea that unity doesn't require uniformity. By imagining together, we dissolve barriers and open doors to empathy, building a world where we're united in our diversity and truly connect with each other.
U Shape Us is a card drawing imagination game designed to inspire creativity and connection. It's a unique tool where players invent, share, and create ideas to connect with others.
How It Works: Players draw up to four card prompts, combining them to imagine and illustrate a unique connection idea. Then, share your ideas and provide feedback in an inclusive environment where every voice matters. Whether it’s creating a new game, envisioning a community event, or devising innovative ways to make friends, U Shape Us opens up a world of fun and possibilities beyond imagination.
For Everyone: Suitable for ages 5 and up, U Shape Us is ideal for families and those who work with children. Easy to learn and quick to play, the game’s vast adaptability means each session is distinct and captivating. With 10,000 gameplay variations, U Shape Us is a game that never grows old.
Build Connections: U Shape Us was created to generate and nurture diversity in our communities. By sharing our imaginative side, we reveal our true selves, transcending stereotypes and appreciating each person's unique contributions. This game is a celebration of individual brilliance and a testament to the idea that unity doesn't require uniformity. By imagining together, we dissolve barriers and open doors to empathy, building a world where we're united in our diversity and truly connect with each other.
Why U Shape Us?
Enhances Creative Thinking: Teaches non-linear creative thinking, encouraging intuition and original thought. This approach is crucial for generating diverse, unique ideas to solve the everyday challenge of feeling lonely and disconnected.
Builds Empathy and Social Skills: Fosters understanding and empathy through shared experiences and using a technique to enhance mind perception - a vital cognitive skill. This reduces bias, enhances empathy, helps in conflict resolution, and improves social skills.
Encourages Family and Community Connection: Strengthens bonds within families and communities, promoting understanding and meaningful interactions in screen-free time.
Promotes Inclusivity: Creates a safe space for all players to feel valued and heard, encouraging inclusive thinking and discussion.
Active Participation: As children engage with the game, their ideas come to life. They know their voice is valued and heard, shaping not only the game but also their sense of belonging and influence in the world.
Flexible and Adaptable: U Shape Us is versatile for various group sizes and settings, perfect for both family game nights and larger group activities. The pack includes ten engaging invention challenges, with six 'how to play' cards. While ideally suited for up to six groups, the game can be expanded to more groups with some adaptation.
Fun and Engaging for All Ages: Designed for children and adults alike, ensuring fun and engagement across generations.
Enhances Creative Thinking: Teaches non-linear creative thinking, encouraging intuition and original thought. This approach is crucial for generating diverse, unique ideas to solve the everyday challenge of feeling lonely and disconnected.
Builds Empathy and Social Skills: Fosters understanding and empathy through shared experiences and using a technique to enhance mind perception - a vital cognitive skill. This reduces bias, enhances empathy, helps in conflict resolution, and improves social skills.
Encourages Family and Community Connection: Strengthens bonds within families and communities, promoting understanding and meaningful interactions in screen-free time.
Promotes Inclusivity: Creates a safe space for all players to feel valued and heard, encouraging inclusive thinking and discussion.
Active Participation: As children engage with the game, their ideas come to life. They know their voice is valued and heard, shaping not only the game but also their sense of belonging and influence in the world.
Flexible and Adaptable: U Shape Us is versatile for various group sizes and settings, perfect for both family game nights and larger group activities. The pack includes ten engaging invention challenges, with six 'how to play' cards. While ideally suited for up to six groups, the game can be expanded to more groups with some adaptation.
Fun and Engaging for All Ages: Designed for children and adults alike, ensuring fun and engagement across generations.
Playing U Shape Us: Testimonials
Tested and Enjoyed by Over 120 People: From kids and teens to parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, community members and child development professionals, U Shape Us has been played and praised by a diverse community.
Tested and Enjoyed by Over 120 People: From kids and teens to parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, community members and child development professionals, U Shape Us has been played and praised by a diverse community.
See 'U Shape Us' in Action
Discover the story behind U Shape Us and how it's transforming the way we connect and create (2:46)
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This quick, engaging tutorial will guide you through the simple yet captivating world of our game (1:44)
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Playing for a Purpose
At U Shape Us, our mission is to nurture the creative spark in children, empowering them to reimagine 'us'.
As a social enterprise, every game we create and every interaction we foster is aimed at building a more inclusive and connected world.
Your support helps us continue this journey, transforming the way we think about community and togetherness.
We invite you to join us in empowering children to shape their own connections.
Start with our game but don’t stop there, because remember - you shape us.
🔗 Connect with Us
Website: www.ushapeus.com.au
Facebook: facebook/ushapeus22
Email: fiona.ushape@gmail.com
You can buy U Shape Us at this link or from the Markets Wanniassa (ACT)
📍 We're Canberra-based, but our reach is global
🤝 Founded By: The mother-daughter duo, Fiona and Molly McIntosh
💡 Our Mission: To nurture the creative spark in children to reimagine ‘us’
At U Shape Us, our mission is to nurture the creative spark in children, empowering them to reimagine 'us'.
As a social enterprise, every game we create and every interaction we foster is aimed at building a more inclusive and connected world.
Your support helps us continue this journey, transforming the way we think about community and togetherness.
We invite you to join us in empowering children to shape their own connections.
Start with our game but don’t stop there, because remember - you shape us.
🔗 Connect with Us
Website: www.ushapeus.com.au
Facebook: facebook/ushapeus22
Email: fiona.ushape@gmail.com
You can buy U Shape Us at this link or from the Markets Wanniassa (ACT)
📍 We're Canberra-based, but our reach is global
🤝 Founded By: The mother-daughter duo, Fiona and Molly McIntosh
💡 Our Mission: To nurture the creative spark in children to reimagine ‘us’