The next Open Game of Intuitive Treasure Hunter will happen in Chicago on Saturday, May 4th at 1pm. Click HERE to reserve a space for an up Open Game and to be alerted about dates.
Intuitive Treasure Hunter is a life-sized game played out in the world that fosters self-trust, group support, creative freedom, and big joy. Playing strengthens the part of you that knows the way, which leads to story-worthy adventures. The game starts with a promise and ends with a treasure.
Created in 2005 as a way to help young people keep open access to their creative intuition, ITH has since been played by people of all ages, from all over the world, for many purposes (some of which are mentioned to the right/just below). In addition to being shared privately, the game has been shared yearly at The Improv Retreat, and used to cap off iO Chicago's Summer Improv Intensives over the past three years.
"This was fantastic!! It has made me want to experience the city like this more. I loved my team and we learned so much about each other and ourselves. I feel like I learned how to see, all over again. Oh, and when it's your turn it's way harder than it looks! In the best possible way. I can't wait to play again."
"Highly recommended! I've done it several times, and each experience has become a treasured memory."
"Playing this was completely mind-expanding, and I know that the world needs it."
"The hunt highlighted that any walk down the street holds hundreds of possibilities. Being open to them leads you to a wealth of experiences, of which any might be your 'treasure'. Yevtushenko said that “No people are uninteresting“. Maybe that’s also true for alleys, storefronts, and sidewalks when you have permission to look and desire to see."
A promise is made at the beginning of this game, which is that if the rules are followed, each person's turn results in discovery of a personal treasure. Treasures may be objects, places, experiences, people, or insights. Below are some things found while playing ITH that had great significance to players. Because unique personal history is what makes something Treasure, these are best related through storytelling. To learn more about that, see THE STORIES page.
The next Open Game of Intuitive Treasure Hunter will happen in Chicago on Saturday, May 4th at 1pm. Click HERE to reserve a space for an up coming open game. Games generally happen monthly, on Saturdays or Sundays at 1pm. We meet at a central location, easily accessible by public transport and with good parking. The location will be emailed to you, along with a welcome and info letter after you register. The game ends by 4pm, and players return after a break to share stories and reflections from the game at 5pm. To join in, click "Register for an Open Game" on the right. There is a $20 workshop fee! Contact us with questions at admin@herechicago.org.
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