A Conversational Card Game

Older: A Renewable Life

Older isn’t just a game. It’s an experience that opens doors to conversations we don’t usually get to have. If you’ve ever wanted a way to talk about aging, your own or with others, in a way that feels natural, curious, and even joyful, this game is for you.

Here is the secret:

As you play, you’re unknowingly practicing what it takes to become wise. It’s built right into the game, reflection, curiosity, laughter, and listening.

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Get To Know The 5 Card Types

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Beyond Ageism

BEYOND AGEISM CARDS are research based data that challenges limiting notions about aging and death.

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Wisdom

WISDOM CARDS are quotes that inspire. You draw one to spark a new perspective on the question you have drawn.

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Question

QUESTION CARDS are the heart of the game. They prompt you to examine your past and discover what really matters now.

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Experience

EXPERIENCE CARDS are two minute relaxing group activities that take you from thinking to being present.

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Wild

WILD CARDS are when you want more time, answer a question you didn’t draw, or want input from other players.

With Each Card

You Will...

Spark meaningful conversations about life, aging and what matters most.

Connect more deeply with friends, family, or groups you play with.

Discover fresh perspectives on aging – your own and others.

Celebrate the wisdom, humor, and humanity that come with growing older.

Be inspired to take steps you've been putting off.

Exploring The Art Of Growing Older. Together.

Players find themselves embarking on a shared exploration of the intricacies of growing older, engaging in meaningful dialogues and fostering connections with others who share the same journey. This unique experience encourages you to reflect on your own experiences, listen to the stories of your fellow players, and, most importantly, discover what truly matters in the later chapters of life. 

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Grandparents and grandchildren both tell me this game lets them have the  conversations they’ve always wanted, but didn’t know how to start.

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Kat Miller

Co-creater, The Older Game

Older, allowed me to explore beliefs, possibilities and alternatives for aging.

Kelley

A game that cleverly and creatively invites you to open into truths you need to see at this stage of life and to recognize how much we all share in common.

Mat

I want to play this game with my children and grandchildren as a easy way to share our lives.

Veronica

The game is about so much more then aging. As the game was played, it became about intimacy, compassion and appreciation.

Alice

A game that cleverly and creatively invites you to open into truths you need to see at this stage of life and to recognize how much we all share in common.

Brenda

I was sorry to see the game end. I loved taking a deeper dive than the normal talk we usually do with each other.

Greg

I saw myself in a brand new way and came away deeply inspired to live my best life.

Debbie

I had an exceptional time playing the game with four strangers!

Ronald

The game is one of the best I’ve ever played that explores inner self and sharing and getting to know the other players!

Carol

I would recommend this game to anyone who is interested in exploring new depth and alternative thoughts about aging.

Stephany

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Sharing emotional experiences with complete strangers and finding common ground was completely unexpected.

Virginia

Through playing the game meaningful relationships develop and meaningful conversations happen.

Andrew