ETHIX - a card game for educators to reflect on real-life ethical dilemmas

Aims of the tool

Ethix is an engaging and reflective educational game designed specifically for educators, youth workers, and professionals working with young people which invites participants to debate on various dilemmas we, as educators, might face in our everyday work. It focuses on exploring the gray areas of professional ethics through a dialogue and friendly debate.
Participants are challenged to take a stance on real-life ethical dilemmas commonly encountered in educational or youth work settings as well as develop their argumentation and negotiation skills. The goal is not necessarily to “win,” but to practice critical thinking, empathy, and ethical reasoning while gaining insight into diverse perspectives.

Description of the tool

The game invites players into structured debates around challenging situations, encouraging reflection, empathy, and critical thinking.

Each card presents a realistic dilemma and offers two contrasting viewpoints (Debater A and Debater B).
Players take turns defending each side — sometimes even viewpoints they don’t personally agree with — which fosters perspective-taking and constructive dialogue.

It can be used as a structured game (with rounds, persuasion styles, and scoring), or more freely as a discussion starter, debriefing tool, or training input. It is flexible, multilingual-friendly, and easily adaptable to different group sizes and learning environments.

What’s inside?
✔ 90 Ethical Dilemma Cards
✔ 18 Persuasion Style Cards
✔ Rulebook + Debrief Guide
✔ Reflection Add-ons