"Playing The Hand You're Dealt" - Reminiscence Game
- Simon O'Donovan
- 5 days ago
- 1 min read
Here is a new game playing activity, based on reminiscence and storytelling. I've make a set of prompt cards for members to take turns in telling stories based on lifetime reminiscences and reflections. I've tried to keep prompts positive or humorous, coupled with idioms and photos which are interesting and support the questions. The cards probably need to be fine-tuned and I've probably missed a few, so please do give feedback in "Comments". Together we can make a really good pack of cards for widespread use.
Once refined and finalised, I could look into making an actual set of large playing cards to purchase at cost. Would you be interested in this?
There are some obvious song choices included in some of the photo cards - 'Those Were The Days', Mary Hopkin; 'Magic Moments', Perry Como; 'Summer Holiday', Cliff Richard; 'Day Trip To Bangor', Fiddler's Dram; 'Vincent', Don McClean; 'Yesterday', The Beatles
There are also some open ended cards for members' song choices.
PS If you suggest another card, suggest one to take out. Also you can suggest word and photo amendments of existing cards. Thanks
Love these story promts with pictures, would definately use them if they could be put into a printable format. Thanks Diane
What a great idea. These will really go down well