Five cards. Three colours.

A construct and needs-mapping game by Je'anna L Clements.

CARDS makes human needs visible and navigable. Assign a colour to each card. Which are Red? What do you need?

C

Competence

What I can do; capability; mastery; understanding.

C
A

Autonomy

My choices; agency; being myself without masking.

A
R

Relatedness

Belonging; connection; love; "we are together".

R
D

Dignity

Respect; fair treatment; freedom from shame; being seen.

D
S

Safety

Freedom from danger; physical/emotional security; comfort.

S

How to Play

Diagnostic

Check in with yourself. Which CARDS are Green? Which are Red?

Simulation

Test a decision. Which path gives you the most Green?

Strategise

Plan support for someone. Which of their CARDS need attention?

Debug

Understand someone's behaviour. Which of their CARDS might be in Red?

Detect

Spot manipulation. Which of your CARDS were targeted?