uncover your ikigai with irada: a purposeful card game

irada is a conversational card game that helps players discover their Ikigai — their purpose for living! 

Irada Card Sample

irada
Combining connection, purpose and joy

Irada Card Sample 2
Irada card deck
People playing irada
irada 3 cards

science behind the game

Harvard’s longest study on human health shows that positive relationships and purpose are the two cornerstones of happiness.

 based in Japanese framework of IKIGAI

irada diagram

8 psychological principles

70+ playful prompts to spark conversations

IKIGAI has been linked to better mental health and increased happiness.

how to play

irada card 1

Keep away all distractions and sit in a circle.

irada card 2

Pick a card from Level 1 and answer it. Go around the circle until every player has had a turn. Move on to Levels 2 & 3 when ready.

irada card 3

Once you have played enough cards, draw the IKIGAI diagram and fill it in!