Welcome!
You’ve found your way here because you’ve played or seen our card game Play It Forward. Whether you’re looking to learn more about the game’s origins, how to play, or to order your charms and your own set of cards, you’re in the right place.
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Getting started
Download the complete rules below to learn how to play.
To play the card game, you’ll need a buddy. This could be a friend, a family member, a colleague or even someone you’ve just met.
Don’t hesitate to play with someone new—the conversations and insights that emerge might surprise you both!
Play It Forward: The Origins
Play It Forward was developed by Games for Health as part of the international CUOREMA research program. This card game was designed to support individuals recovering from cardiovascular diseases in maintaining healthier lifestyles.
Research shows that while many people feel highly motivated to adopt healthier habits immediately following a significant health event, this motivation often diminishes once they return home. In fact, after one year, only 20% of patients continue following their prescribed lifestyle programs.
Through our work on the CUOREMA project, we found that motivation increases when connected to personal meaning. When people identify what truly matters in their lives, they find a compelling reason to stay healthy.
Play It Forward offers a simple yet profound way to reflect on your life’s purpose. Through the game, players experience:
- Personal insights about their core values
- Meaningful conversations with others
- Lasting motivation for maintaining healthy habits
For more information about the research project, visit the CUOREMA website .