Interactive Scenario Game and Teaching Tool

Abstract

Disclosed is an educational tool that teaches self-control and anger management skills during an argument. The game comprises at least two players, at least one deck of cards and a lip cover for each player involved in the game. A card is drawn between two players, wherein the card includes a scenario in which a confrontation may ensue or one that may draw an emotional response during discussion. The two players act out the scenario and discuss a resolution, while all other players monitor the discussion. If one of the other players believes the conversation is becoming too emotional or out of control, that player may initiate the lip covers for all players, allowing time for each player to think without speaking to regain self-control. This game may be used as a confrontation or human resources teaching tool, or a therapy tool for families to discuss topics while learning self-control.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 545,843 filed on Oct. 11, 2011, entitled “Lip Clip.” The patent application identified above is incorporated here by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to an anger management tool and role playing game that teaches self control during confrontations for the purposes of reaching a conclusion that does not result in damage or further animosity between the parties involved. More specifically, the present invention pertains to a role playing game having a set of scenarios that are acted out and a means for preventing outbursts or further vocalization of thoughts, providing for thought gathering and emotional control during an argument, wherein the game is useful for human resources purposes, confrontation management and improving one's personnel or so...

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Benefits of technology

[0015]In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of confrontation teaching tool now present in the prior art, the present invention provides a new interactive scenario game wherein the same can be utilized for providing convenience for the user when learning impulse and emotional control during arguments, discussion or confrontations.

[0019]Another object of the present invention is to provide an interactive scenario game that can be utilized by families, in business and work settings, for teaching negotiation skills and other situations in which confrontation management and communication skills are required.

[0020]Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an interactive scenario game that includes a plurality of lip covers that can be clipped or otherwise attached to each player's lips in order to silence the player, providing a momentary break in the role playing to allow though gathering before proceeding.

Problems solved by technology

The Ruff device, while providing a question and answer educational game having a game board, does not disclose emotional control and confrontation management development using a game board as a means to educate users.

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