Why Play?

Earth Matters is an educational board game that brings the outside -- inside.

• Easy to learn and fun to play.

• Set up and take down in minutes.

• Highlights climate solutions and calls to action.

• Inspires storytelling, problem-solving and increases vocabulary.

• Tactile elements include natural shells, rocks, and wooden die.

• Offers a healthy antidote to screen time.

Child holding sign saying "There is no planet B"
rabbit illustration for Earth Matters game

Gameplay supports science, social studies, and language arts core curriculum.

“If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people to collect wood and don’t assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.”

Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Penguin illustration on Earth Matters game card
Leopard card illustration

20% profits donated to environmental organizations working to benefit biodiversity and environmental advocacy.

20% profits donated to environmental organizations working to benefit biodiversity and environmental advocacy.

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Are you a teacher or parent looking for fun and engaging learning opportunities? Learn more about how playing Earth Matters supports Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts curriculum standards.

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Are you a teenager who wants to help the environment? These resources for teenagers offer information, tips, projects, and more. Get involved and create a brighter future for our planet.

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These resources provide valuable knowledge, and fun activities, for kids of all ages. Take an active role and play a part in shaping a more promising future for Earth.

Elementary science students enjoying climate change board game in classroom

“My goal in designing a game about climate change is to take something dense, academic, and anxiety-inducing and give young people hope and understanding through experiential play,” says designer and founder Lori McDonald. “Climate change is the elephant in the room, and I think we owe it to kids to introduce them to the elephant in a non-threatening way,” says McDonald.