{"id":31,"date":"2026-04-06T22:03:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T16:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/127.0.0.1:8080\/?p=31"},"modified":"2026-04-19T16:31:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T10:31:12","slug":"roll-the-dice-for-clean-air-how-a-new-game-makes-environmental-learning-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aq.movegreen.kg\/?p=31","title":{"rendered":"Roll the Dice for Clean Air: How a New Game Makes Environmental Learning Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In a Bishkek classroom, a group of students laughs as they roll dice, trade \u201cresource cards,\u201d and strategize how to save their fictional city from a toxic smog monster. It might look like an ordinary board game night, but the players are learning about real-life issues \u2014 air pollution, climate change, and environmental responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This new tabletop strategy game, \u201cJashoi\u201d<\/strong>, turns environmental education into an engaging and interactive experience for anyone aged 10 and above. Whether played among friends, classmates, or colleagues, the game invites participants to explore the complex web of environmental challenges and discover how cooperation and informed choices can lead to a cleaner, healthier planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Connecting Play and Purpose<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Central Asia faces pressing environmental issues \u2014 from deteriorating air quality in cities like Bishkek, Almaty, and Tashkent to the growing impacts of climate change. Yet, for many people, these topics feel abstract or disconnected from daily life. \u201cJashoi\u201d was designed to bridge that gap \u2014 to make learning about ecology not only accessible but fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Created by the MoveGreen team<\/strong> in collaboration with young board game developers passionate about ecology and environmental protection,<\/strong> \u201cJashoi\u201d reflects a fresh approach to awareness-building. Every element \u2014 from its rules to its visuals \u2014 is crafted to inspire curiosity and reflection. The game\u2019s beautiful illustrations are original artworks<\/strong>, specially created by a talented illustrator to match its theme of harmony between humans and nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How the Game Works<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At its heart, \u201cJashoi\u201d is a tabletop strategy game<\/strong> inspired by the idea of restoring balance between people and the planet.
The goal: collect three Trees of Life<\/strong> by overcoming a series of environmental crises. The first player to achieve this restores harmony in the city and wins the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designed for 2\u201310 players aged 10 and up<\/strong>, the game combines elements of cooperation, resource management, and friendly competition. Players take on the roles of guardians<\/strong> \u2014 such as scientists, engineers, or nature spirits \u2014 each with unique abilities that influence their strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the game, participants use Resource<\/strong>, Energy<\/strong>, and Crisis cards<\/strong> to battle environmental threats, trade, and form temporary alliances. Players learn to think strategically, negotiate, and collaborate \u2014 echoing real-world lessons about environmental action and teamwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What \u201cJashoi\u201d Teaches<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

More than just a game, \u201cJashoi\u201d introduces key environmental topics and vocabulary in an accessible, engaging way. It covers topics such as air pollution, land degradation, climate change, greenwashing<\/strong>, natural disasters caused by human activity, and many more<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Players learn not only to recognize environmental problems but also to discover ecological solutions and understand how personal responsibility and collective action<\/strong> can make a difference. The cooperative mechanics of the game \u2014 building alliances to defeat ecological \u201cmonsters\u201d \u2014 demonstrate how shared effort can solve even the most complex challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Inside the Box<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Each game set is designed with detail and care, using eco-friendly materials and original artwork:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Instructions:<\/strong>\u00a0A printed booklet explaining the setup, gameplay, and rules, with examples for easy learning.
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  • Glossary:<\/strong>\u00a0A reference section defining key environmental terms for quick understanding.
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  • Cards:<\/strong>
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    • Monster \/ Crisis Deck<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 represents environmental disasters such as smog, heatwaves, or desertification.
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    • Energy Deck<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 includes eco-related terms and concepts like Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and natural processes such as trade winds.
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    • Resource Deck<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 focuses on air quality and protection tools, featuring items like PM2.5, N95 masks, and more.
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    • Coins:<\/strong>\u00a0Small,\u00a0leaf-shaped wooden tokens<\/strong>, engraved with denominations of 1, 3, or 5l.
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    • Dices<\/strong>
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      This mix of creativity, sustainability, and hands-on learning makes \u201cJashoi\u201d stand out from traditional awareness campaigns.bIt\u2019s not just another educational tool \u2014 it\u2019s a new way to experience environmental learning through play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Testing, Feedback, and Future Plans<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      The game was tested in four schools across Bishkek<\/strong>, where it sparked great enthusiasm among students. Teachers noted how naturally players engaged in discussions about pollution and environmental protection while competing and cooperating in the game. The game was also piloted with an older audience, yielding similarly positive outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The feedback was overwhelmingly positive \u2014 participants found the game both educational and enjoyable<\/strong>, proving that complex environmental topics can be understood and discussed through gamified learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

       At the moment \u201cJashoi\u201d is available in both Kyrgyz and Russian<\/strong>. Looking ahead the MoveGreen team plans to expand its reach<\/strong> across the region. Future plans include translations into other languages<\/strong> and the development of a digital version<\/strong>, ensuring more people can access and enjoy the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Copies of \u201cJashoi\u201d have already been distributed to project participants, who now use them in their schools and communities. MoveGreen invites schools, youth organizations, and families and any interested parties<\/strong> to bring the game into their activities as a fun and effective educational resource.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      A Game with a Purpose<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      In a region where air pollution often dominates the headlines, \u201cJashoi\u201d offers something rare \u2014 a hopeful, playful, and empowering approach to environmental awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      With every roll of the dice, players learn that their actions matter \u2014 in the game and in real life. By restoring balance on the board, they take the first step toward restoring balance in the world around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The game is developed by PA \u201cMoveGreen\u201d with the support of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) within the framework of the project \u201cNature-based solutions for enhanced resilience to COVID-19 and urban air pollution in the Western Balkans and Central Asia\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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