Alien RPG - Anxiety Group 18+
In space, no one can hear you scream. This was the tagline for the 1979 film Alien, and it set the tone for what audiences could expect.
Alien RPG is a heart-pounding, anxiety-inducing, fast-paced group meant to place you and your group in the world of Alien.
Led by the Game Mother (or “Game Master” in other RPGs), you and your group will step into the boots of spacefaring adventurers, facing the ultimate horror: the Xenomorphs. But Xenomorphs are not the only entity you will have to face. For this group, you could come face-to-face with corrupt government agencies, angry colonists, alien entities never seen before, face huggers, and more.
Danger lurks around every corner and the unknown is your constant companion. You will have to overcome your anxiety to survive.
Throughout the game, you'll face a series of challenges, from combat with Xenomorphs to navigating treacherous environments to unraveling the mysteries of the cosmos. You'll roll the dice to see if your actions succeed or fail, but even the best-laid plans can go awry in the face of true terror.
But "Alien RPG" isn't just about survival horror. It's also about storytelling. You'll roleplay your characters, making tough decisions, forging alliances, and confronting your deepest fears. And as the tension mounts and the stakes get higher, you'll discover just what you're willing to do to stay alive.
So, whether you're exploring the ruins of an ancient alien civilization, battling Xenomorphs in the depths of space, or racing against time to stop a deadly outbreak, "Alien RPG" is a pulse-pounding adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
Are you ready to face the unknown?
Can you survive?
1. Understand the impacts of survival horror games on anxiety management.
- Learning Outcome: By the end of the group, players will be able to see how the game 'Alien RPG' is kind of like dealing with real-life stress. Players will notice how staying alert in the game is a lot like being on high alert in real life when you're anxious, and how if not regulated, anxiety can have a negative impact. We'll dive into how the game's story and the way it is played, can actually teach players how to cope and use anxiety when necessary.
2. Explore the concept of escapism through fantasy and gaming during stressful times.
- Learning Outcome: Players will identify and discuss different forms of escapism as coping mechanisms during periods of high stress.
3. Investigate the role of resourcefulness and problem-solving in overcoming fears and challenges.
- Learning Outcome: Players will get to see how their characters solving problems is similar to the strategies they use to deal with tough situations in real life. Think about how different tools and plans are used to handle challenges. We'll explore how what is done in the game can teach some interesting ways to tackle problems outside of it too.
4. Analyze the balance between risk-taking and caution in high-stakes situations.
- Learning Outcome: Players will explore the dynamics between risk and caution in "Alien RPG," understanding when and why it’s necessary to switch strategies from hiding, to collaborating, to confronting challenges head-on.
- Learning Outcome: By the end of the group, players will be able to see how the game 'Alien RPG' is kind of like dealing with real-life stress. Players will notice how staying alert in the game is a lot like being on high alert in real life when you're anxious, and how if not regulated, anxiety can have a negative impact. We'll dive into how the game's story and the way it is played, can actually teach players how to cope and use anxiety when necessary.
2. Explore the concept of escapism through fantasy and gaming during stressful times.
- Learning Outcome: Players will identify and discuss different forms of escapism as coping mechanisms during periods of high stress.
3. Investigate the role of resourcefulness and problem-solving in overcoming fears and challenges.
- Learning Outcome: Players will get to see how their characters solving problems is similar to the strategies they use to deal with tough situations in real life. Think about how different tools and plans are used to handle challenges. We'll explore how what is done in the game can teach some interesting ways to tackle problems outside of it too.
4. Analyze the balance between risk-taking and caution in high-stakes situations.
- Learning Outcome: Players will explore the dynamics between risk and caution in "Alien RPG," understanding when and why it’s necessary to switch strategies from hiding, to collaborating, to confronting challenges head-on.