Ritual games
for mental and relational health
RUNA is a community dedicated to teaching about and playing ritual games.
Ritual games — completely personalized to individuals and small groups — support mental health and inspire more playful and regenerative ways of living and working together
Hi, I’m Zoë!
I’m the Creative Director and Founder of RUNA, where I draw on over a decade of experience in ritual and rites of passage, participatory design, storytelling, theater, and embodiment. I live in Curitiba, Brazil, on the ancestral lands of the Guarani, Kaingang, and Xetá peoples.
Ritual games:
Invite simple, natural moments of play for adults
Bring the power of our imaginations to all kinds of challenges
Reveal hidden beliefs and storylines
Make visible the tools, practices, and relationships that support us
How do I book a ritual game?
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This 30-minute call is a chance to meet each other, learn about ritual games, reflect on how you’d like to play, and share any challenges you're currently navigating.
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Start the game design process by completing a short form about your local economy and making a meaningful donation to a Black, Indigenous, or People of Color–led organization of your choice. This serves as your “deposit” for the game.
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Within 1 to 2 weeks of your mini consult, you’ll receive your personalized version of the game, along with a short guidebook and a YouTube tutorial to help you get started.
At this point, the $125 balance or skill exchange agreement (with a lower rate) is due. The exchange includes:
Support via text or email for 6 weeks
An optional 30-minute live check-in
A live closing and integration call
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You’ll play the game in 5-10 minute daily play sessions and/or in longer sessions a few times a week. I’ll check in via messaging to help it stay fun, purposeful, and doable. You have the option to book another 30-minute session halfway through.
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At the end of the game, we'll have a 60-minute live session where we'll wrap up the game in a playful way and reflect on what you learned.
“Building a ritual with Zoë was incredibly transformative. I left feeling so much more centered and grounded than when I began.”
— K. G., 2024 participant
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