Collectible characters bring to life the interactions and situations that help or hinder us as we climb Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
Our energy can get poured into mismatched situations—moments where neither person really thrives. Meanwhile, the interactions that could have lifted us higher? They sometimes get missed.
Those experiences shaped the Youth Instinct card game. This game is built on Maslow’s pyramid of needs, but instead of being prescriptive, it’s playful. Characters represent different strategies—sometimes helpful, sometimes draining—depending on the situation.
Situation cards mix things up: the same character can give you a huge boost in one moment but hold you back in another. Just like real life, it’s not about “good” or “bad” labels—it’s about the fit between energy, needs, and connection.
Youth Instinct turns that framework into fun, curiosity, and conversation. Every playthrough is a chance to laugh, explore, and reflect as you climb the pyramid of needs together.
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