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Minosia Labyrinth is an educational role-play and simulation gameabout migration in Europe. It aims to raise awareness on thecomplexities of the migration process and the difficulties migrantsand refugees face in Europe. By letting participants “step in thefootsteps” of a migrant, refugee - or for example a lawyer,journalist or immigration officer - the reality of migrants andrefugees becomes more comprehensible. The game createsempathy and enhances understanding for the people affected bymigration and offers a multidimensional approach to reflect onprivileges, racism and stereotypes. Minosia Labyrinth is a non-formal educational tool that can be usedin multiple settings and at any location. The target group for thegame is broad and can range from youth in schools and students tonon-profit organisations or professionals working in migrationrelated fields.

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This is a really impactful game, everyone who works in the field of

migration should experience this.

PART ICIPANT FROM ITALY

This game is a good awareness tool to provoke actions for change.

PART IC IPANT FROM MAURITANIA

This game is not a game, it's an everyday reality. I have been in this

situation, and still am. We have to work together to make a change.

We have to break the borders between people.

PART IC IPANT FROM THE NETHERLANDS

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TOOLKIT Minosia Labyrinth is available in a toolkit. Itcontains a handbook with instructions and manydocuments to represent the bureaucraticprocedures and scripts to get into the role of thecharacters.

MINOSIAMinosia (inspired by the Greek mythology of theisland Minos) is the name of the fictitious countryin which the game takes place. The labyrinthrepresents the bureaucratic web of laws andregulations of Minosia, which are based on anyEuropean country, and in which many migrantsoften feel trapped.

LOCATION &DURATION

Minosia Labyrinth is a station based game, whichmeans participants will move and interactaround the space, visiting different "stations".The game can be played at any location that fitsthe group size. The duration of the game isbetween one or two days, depending on thecomplexity level.

PLAYERSThe game is designed for different target groupsfrom diverse backgrounds, such as students,social workers, policymakers, NGO's, volunteersand other professionals working in migrationrelated fields. The game requires a minimum of25 and a maximum of 40 players. The minimumage is 16+ or 18+, depending on the complexitylevel.

EDUCATIONALROLE-PLAY GAMEMinosia Labyrinth is an interactive andeducational role play- and simulation game. It isan experience based non-formal educational tool.Through interactive play, an open environment iscreated to learn, reflect and exchange ideas,experiences and new approaches to the topic ofmigration.

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