Make One Teaching Manual

Breaking the Silence on the Real Stuff, And How Make One Helps

In many parts of India, important topics like body autonomy, consent, sex education, and personal agency remain taboo — whispered about in corners or avoided altogether...

Welcome!

Make One is more than just a game — it’s a tool to open up conversations about values, choices, and personal experiences...

Why Use Make One Together?

• Bridge the generation gap — the game’s relatable scenarios make it easy to discuss tough topics in a comfortable way.
• Encourage self-reflection — players explore their responses to real-life dilemmas.
• Build empathy and understanding — by hearing each other’s perspectives.
• Create lasting bonds through shared experiences and open communication.

A Quick Guide for Adults

💡 What Is Make One?

An online story-game that places players in everyday, emotional, often awkward situations...
🔗 Play Make One here

Step 1: Introduce the Game

"This game will help us think about how we respond to different situations, and it’s a great way to get talking about what matters to us."

Step 2: Play the Game Together

• Use a laptop, tablet, or phone
• Take turns reading the scenarios aloud
• Each player picks a response and explains why
• Encourage honesty — there are no right or wrong answers

Step 3: Reflect and Discuss

• What made you choose that option?
• Have you experienced something like this before?
• How do you think this choice affects others?

Step 4: Connect the Dots

• Explore how different choices reflect values
• Discuss what you learned about each other

How to Use Make One in a Group Setting

🛠️ Setup

• Devices with access to makeone.neocities.org
• Pen and paper
• A facilitator

👣 Step-by-Step Plan

🔹 1. Introduction (5–10 mins)

“This isn’t a game about winning or losing — it’s about pausing, choosing, and noticing how we think and feel…”

🔹 2. Individual Play + Label Collection

Players write down the labels they receive: e.g., "Hot Mess", "Boundary Builder", etc.

🔹 3. Small Group Chat

Ask questions like:

• Did you like your labels?
• Would you give them to someone else?
• Have you ever been labeled unfairly?

🔹 4. Large Group Reflection

• Which labels are empowering?
• Which feel limiting?
• What does this say about choice and consent?

💡 Wrap-Up

"We carry many labels — some we earn, some we reject. What matters is how we treat ourselves and others."

Tips for a Successful Session

• Be patient and respectful
• Listen actively
• Use humour when needed
• Don’t force anyone to speak

Bonus: Extend the Experience

• Invite students to write their own scenarios
• Use journaling or roleplay for deeper reflection

Quick Start Summary

• Introduce the game
• Play together
• Discuss openly
• Reflect on insights
• Keep the conversation going