Celebrating 100 Years: Rotary Club Creates Interactive Board Game
As we kick off the Centennial year, the Rotary Club of Nairobi Magharibi has taken a unique approach by creating a custom board game titled “Who Knows Rotary Best?”
This is not your average board game. “Who Knows Rotary Best?” is designed to be an engaging and educational tool for various Rotary Club events. It can be used at quiz nights and member training sessions.
More Than Just Fun: A Learning Experience Disguised as a Game
“Who Knows Rotary Best?” is a cleverly disguised learning experience. Inspired by classic card games, charades, and dice mechanics, the game offers a refreshing way to revisit and solidify knowledge about Rotary.
The game caters to both seasoned Rotarians and newcomers. With over 400 questions encompassing Rotary’s foundation, leadership, core values, and even some fun trivia, players can expect to learn and expand their knowledge about the organization.
The game has been developed by Florence Kamaitha, the Projects Director and Alex Kareso, the Family of Rotary Director who together through their dockets saw the need to bring a twist to how we connect as members and to learn more about Rotary through fun and games while achieving the training aspect.
“We are marking the Centennial year in style with a game that is both enjoyable and informative,” explains Rtn Kamaitha, “This is our club’s first contribution to the Centennial celebrations, and we are confident it will spark even more creative ideas across Rotary Clubs as we commemorate this milestone.”
“Who Knows Rotary Best?” goes beyond mere entertainment. It is a culmination of dedicated research, collaborative effort, and a deep-seated passion for the Rotary mission. The game promises a trifecta of fun, learning, and the opportunity to give back.
“We envision this game becoming a staple at Rotary events,” says Alex Kareso. “Not only will it provide a lighthearted learning experience, but it will be used to raise funds for our club’s signature project, the Free Surgical and Cataract Camps.”
A Look at the Game
“Who Knows Rotary Best?” is a complete board game experience. Players will find a game board, dice, tokens, and a deck of 400 cards. These cards are divided into two categories: multiple-choice questions and charades. The multiple-choice questions come with clearly marked answers, ensuring ease of play. All questions are valued at 10 points.
Bringing Rotary to Life: Gameplay
- Gather your fellow Rotarians! The game allows for 2-5 teams, each represented by a coloured token.
- Get ready to move! Teams take turns rolling the dice and advancing their tokens across the board. The board itself features squares in three distinct colours, white, blue and pink.
- Landing on a square triggers a card draw! Teams will pick a card that matches the colour of the square they landed on. The team lead will ask a question from the card and read out the choices. A correct answer gains 10 points. He can continue drawing till time runs out.
- Time is of the essence! Each round is timed with a one-minute timer, keeping the gameplay dynamic and fast-paced.
- The first team to reach the coveted 500 points mark is declared the champion!
This innovative board game is a call to action for all Rotarians. Grab a game for your club and support your Rotaract clubs with one too! Let us celebrate 100 years of service in Rotary together, through this interactive and meaningful game that paves the way for a future generation of informed and passionate Rotarians.
To get a copy, contact projects@rcnmagharibi.org or +254 714 880917 Rt Florence Kamaitha. The game has been designed by Rotaractor Ian Kariuki from the Rotaract Club of Nairobi Magharibi. kariuki@kariukiqreatives.com
