In the year 2020 during the worst phase of the pandemic, a family game was invented!
An idea was born from the question someone thought of: “How can people play and exercise while still maintaining social distancing?”
SD20 is a game like no other. It can be played physically, digitally and as a board game.
It has been reviewed by physiotherapists and psychiatrists as a game that ticks many boxes; suitable for developing and maintaining physical and mental fitness.
SD20 is family game that can be played by everyone – the young and old, organisations, schools, teams etc
It helps in development of cognitive skills, team building, decision making, family bonding etc….
Are you interested in learning more and playing the game?
Social Distancing Game from a Psychiatrist’s point of view
SDG (Social Distancing Game) is a form of non contact sports which requires a lot of concentration and agility. It is an enjoyable game which helps in improving both physical and mental well-being.
SD20… A Physiotherapist’s Review
I enjoyed observing the social distancing game. I would definitely like to participate in full when the opportunity presents itself again.
The Social Distancing game is a game that impacts on the players physical and mental well-being. I observed the use of balance, coordination and agility in an age group where youngest was 6years old. The SD game involves the synergy of core muscle groups in the legs – Gluteus, Quadriceps and Hamstrings. It is a low-medium paced game and so reducing the risk of injuries to these muscle groups and this also means it can include a variety of people with different levels of physical fitness.
The instructions appear a bit technical but once grasped the Social Distancing game is very easy to follow. I enjoyed watching the players display communication, trust, leadership and sportsmanship. It is a game that keeps you mentally engaged throughout – very good for team building exercises.
I would recommend some vitals signs are recorded before and after a set of games or in between each 5minute run to assess the body’s response (blood pressure, pulse rates etc) to the game. It would also be of interest to determine if the social distancing game can have an impact on common conditions e.g. does it have an impact on reducing low back pain.
I would highly recommend this game to both adults and children. The Social Distancing Game increases your physical activity, improves your mental wellbeing and is lots of fun.
Yetunde