The High School Game

In contemporary society, the American high school experience requires students to strike a delicate balance between social and academic pressures. These students wrestle social issues while trying to meet academic requirements that prepare them for the world outside their secondary school microcosm. Typically teens are underprepared for these pressures and are left to face them alone. The High School Game is a solution that creates a safe discussion space for considering strategies for coping with these stresses and maintaining focus on academic achievement. The game exploits inter-generational play, supporting counselors and parents in critical exchanges with students.