The last player left “alive” in the game “wins.” The game uses vignettes as well as facts and quotes to emphasize the consequences amassed in the game (see sample cards below). Each player takes the role of a person who continues to abuse drugs throughout his/her lifetime. The Downward Spiral game focuses on the consequences of substance abuse on a person’s family, finances, self-esteem, health, legal status, and life expectancy (or lack thereof). The objective of the game is to stay alive, without losing all social and financial resources due to substance abuse - a task that becomes more challenging the longer the player stays in the game. In a game format that resembles the well-known Monopoly™, players roll dice to move across a board filled with potential downfalls related to family, health, friendships, finances and self-esteem, which are described on game cards that players draw. The game provides substance abuse counselors with an innovative way to motivate clients and open up discussions about the consequences of addiction on themselves and their families. Terms of use apply.ĭownward Spiral is a sole survivor board game, developed by researchers at the Institute of Behavioral Research at Texas Christian University. Important: Please note that the entire Downward Spiral board game, including the gameboard, cards, and all other materials, is copyrighted by Texas Christian University and cannot be used for any commercial purpose.
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