House of Talking Drums aims to unite you with the rich culture and teachings of the African continent. Through storytelling – preserving the oral traditions passed on generation by generation, across Africa and its diaspora.
Full of traditional guidance and wise words, the ‘African proverb game’ offers a modern twist on oral traditions, prompting meaningful discussion, inviting players to broaden their minds, share memorable experiences and consider new perspectives! A game for the family, a conversation starter amongst friends, a group teaching tool, and a chance for inward personal reflection.
House of Talking Drums invites everyone with an ear to listen and a heart to receive its wisdom, to tell their story.
THE AFRICAN PROVERB GAME
Full of traditional guidance and wise words, the ‘African Proverb Game’ prompts meaningful discussion, inviting players to broaden their minds, share memorable experiences and consider new perspectives! A game for the family, a conversation starter amongst friends, a group teaching tool, and a chance for inward personal reflection.
Inside are 100 cards, which share ancestral African wisdom, guidance, and advice from across the five regions of Africa. As well as a custom dice to prompt conversation, and a timer to aide play. With linguistic and cultural differences across the continent, these proverbs can be interpreted differently and are up for discussion.
HOW TO PLAY:
There are three ways in which to play and engage with this card set and customised dice. Which are the following listed below:
1) Discuss & Decipher:
The card set encourages meaningful discussion, whilst the customised dice aides players to confidently share different perspectives and listen to others.
2) Teach & Talk:
Used as a teaching the cards encourage students of life to think, share, discussant illustrate lessons learned.
3) Meditation & Mindfulness:
The set of cards can be used as a source of self-care, encouraging personal reflection through traditional wisdom! Pick a card, pin to a board or post on a mirror and reflect!
For more information please visit www.houseoftalkingdrums.com
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