FAQ

What is the premise of The Shape Game?

It's actually pretty simple: use shapes to make a picture that relates to a prompt. Optional challenge cards add another layer of difficulty and fun. 

Who is The Shape Game for?

The Shape Game is a great game for all ages. It requires imagination, so it's a fantastic game for kids. But adults love it too. And the best part, all ages can play at the same time and still have a blast.

What are The Shape Game Expansion Packs?

The Shape Game Expansion Packs are themed sets of prompts. For example, the packs currently available are Halloween and Christmas, which contain Halloween-themed prompts and Christmas-themed prompts, respectively. These prompts can be used with the shapes and Challenge Cards included in the original Shape Game.

This is a simple game. I just want to make my own version. Can I do that?

Sure you can. And if you'd like to use the prompts and challenge cards from the official Shape Game, you can purchase a digital downloade/printable version in the Treich Design shop. 

Is this an educational game? What skills does it help players develop?

The Shape Game is a lot of fun, but it is also a great platform for developing/practicing the following skills: 

• Fine motor skills: players pick up, set down, turn, flip, rotate, etc. small, thin shapes.

• Creativity: while some prompts are straightforward, other prompts are more abstract and require players to think outside the box.

• Storytelling: The Shape Game challenges players to tell stories through images, as well as through verbal communication as they share what they created.

• Self-Expression: After creating a picture out of shapes, players then share their Shape Creation, which allows them to practice articulation and explaining what is in their head. Also, many prompt cards challenge players to reflect on certain aspects of themselves.

• Shape and Color Recognition: The Shape Game contains over 500 shapes in various sizes, shape types, and colors. 

• Size Comparison: players will naturally practice the skill of comparing sizes between shapes as they search for the shapes they need for their Shape Creations.

• Critical Thinking: players must make decisions on what shapes to use, what colors to use, and how to answer the prompt.

• Problem-Solving: players are given a prompt to answer, but must use a limited color palette and a limited number of shapes. If they cannot find a color or shape that they want to use, they must adapt and find another way to accomplish their design.

• Social Skills: players practice both presenting and listening to the other players. 

• Articulation: players must use the shapes to articulate the ideas in their minds, and then must use words to articulate the concepts in their Shape Creation.

• Time-Management and Focus: players have a limited amount of time with which to come up with an idea and then create their Shape Creation.