Curious Conversation Blocks

Welcome to the Launch of Curious Conversation Blocks!

Help us bring meaningful conversations to every young person in the UK!

What are Curious Conversation Blocks?

"Curious Conversation Blocks" is not just a game; it's a conversation starter, a bridge between generations, and a fun way to explore personal and social topics. Developed by Inspire 2 Ignite CIC, we've taken the classic joy of tumbling blocks and infused it with the power of meaningful dialogue to create a unique, interactive experience that helps players learn more about themselves and each other.

A Story from the Inspire 2 Ignite CEO...

Over the past decade, I've had the privilege of having conversations with over 15,000+ young people, from those who are the highest academic achievers, to those who are most underserved. In each interaction, I've asked countless questions, more than 100,000+ in total!

After engaging with young people in various settings, I noticed most of the information they received was directed at them, rather than being extracted from them. My approach to working with young people shifted significantly when I pursued a life coaching course at the University of Cambridge. There, I learnt the art of active listening and knowing when to ask powerful questions at the right time from experts in their field.

From this experience, I’ve distilled my findings into the top fifty-four questions. Each is intentionally designed to promote communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and self-discovery skills that are not activated in young people today through no fault of their own.

This is the journey to how the Curious Conversation Blocks was born.” - Sam Squire

Who Is It For?

• Families: Strengthen bonds, enjoy quality time, and engage in meaningful conversations that go beyond the day-to-day activities.
• Educators: A tool perfect for classrooms that encourages students to open up, share, and develop critical emotional and social skills.
• Youth Groups: Ideal for group activities that require teamwork, understanding, and communication.

How It Works:

Players build a tower of colour-coded blocks, each colour representing a different category of conversation:

• Red Blocks: Challenges
• Green Blocks: Self-awareness questions
• Orange Blocks: Communication questions
• Blue Blocks: Leadership/self-development questions
• Purple Blocks: Vision questions

Roll the "Dice of Life" to select a block colour, remove it without toppling the tower, and then pull a card from the matching category to spark a conversation.

Why Crowdfunding?

We're turning to the crowdfunding community to bring "Curious Conversation Blocks" to life. Your support will help us with production and distribution. More importantly, it will help us share the power of conversation with families, schools, and communities worldwide.

Rewards for Your Support:

• £20 Reward: A personal thank you card from our CEO Sam Squire as well as a lifetime 20% discount on our product
• Pledge £45: Get the basic game set first + exclusive Crowdfunder edition cards. You can choose to keep or donate the product once it is ready.
• Pledge £55: Everything in the £45 pledge + your name in our "Thank You" credits in the box.
• Pledge £90 or more: One game for your use + an additional set will be donated to a youth charity or school of your choosing.
• Pledge £250 or more: Sponsor the delivery of 5 game sets to underserved communities, schools, or youth groups. Receive a personalised thank-you video from the CEO and a digital report on the impact made by your donation. This is for those who want to make a significant impact without receiving the product themselves. 
• Pledge £500 or more: Have your company logo and promotional materials included in the "Thank You" section of the game contents. Receive 5 game sets to distribute to your employees or donate. This is for businesses that want to support the cause and gain some recognition. 

Stretch Goals:

• £10,000: We launch! The first edition of "Curious Conversation Blocks" goes into production.
• £20,000: We'll add two new card categories as voted by the community.
• £40,000: We'll develop a travel version of the game, perfect for those Youth Workers inspiring young people on the move.

Our Promise:

We promise to keep you updated every step of the way. We are committed to transparency and community involvement, ensuring that "Curious Conversation Blocks" not only reaches you but also resonates with you.

Join Us in Fostering Curiosity and Conversation!

Support us today, and let's build a world where conversation brings us closer than ever. Thank you for your support and belief in the power of conversation!

“Inspire 2 Ignite recently attended the CRC careers fair and basically managed to engage almost every passerby and got them talking, thinking and interacting!”

- SARAH FIELDING, Senior HR Advisor, Meridian Trust

 “It has made me realise that I have a future, has given me a goal to reach for and some idea of what I'm going to do with my life after education.”

- YEAR 10 STUDENT

“I am always in complete awe of Inspire 2 Ignite! They just see the magic in young people, especially those who are disengaged and somehow manage to reignite that spark in them! I love watching them work but even more so working with them because I as a professional learn SO much and they inspire me to be better!”

- AMBER WALKER, Careers Lead, St Peter’s School, Huntingdon

Crowdfunding the Curious Conversation Blocks:

We're turning to the crowdfunding community to bring "Curious Conversation Blocks" to life. The support from the community will help us with production and distribution. More importantly, it will help us share the power of conversation with families, schools, and communities worldwide. Proceeds from the Curious Conversation Blocks will go directly to supporting underserved 12–24-year-olds in the UK at risk of not being in education, employment, or training.