# Inclusive Diverse Board Games Safehaven Presents the Where Hope Lives Board Game By Amy Duong | Published 2025-07-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-hope-lives References: [safehavenstore](https://www.safehavenstore.ca/)  Toronto-based company [Safehaven](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-in-100-initiative) introduces the Where [Hope Lives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ounce-of-hope-thc-seltzers) [board game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toddler-plus). It is developed to help parents discuss more about the topics of disability, inclusion, and accessibility with their children. It was released last week and allows families to engage in an interactive way to explore these topics. Lindsey Mazzam, a disability advocate, explains, “We need to model inclusive language and respectful behaviour every day. Just like we teach our kids that people come in all skin tones and body shapes, we need to talk openly, and in age-appropriate ways, about all kinds of differences. Books, games, movies, and media are great tools to help normalize what they see. And most importantly, we should create space for them to ask questions.” Image Credit: Safehaven ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 44% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Inclusive-education Tools:** Games like Where Hope Lives are transforming educational tools by enabling children to learn about diversity and inclusion in an interactive manner. - **Disability-awareness Games:** The rise of board games focused on disability awareness represents a shift towards play-based education to sensitize young audiences to differences. - **Interactive Family Learning:** Family-centric games introducing complex social themes are emerging as powerful tools for fostering open discussions at home about diversity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Educational Toys Industry:** The educational toys industry is expanding to incorporate products that drive conversations about inclusion and social awareness among children and families. - **Board Game Sector:** The board game sector is evolving with products that tackle social issues, creating opportunities for games that educate and empower diverse narratives. - **Family Entertainment Market:** The family entertainment market is witnessing a trend towards inclusive content that encourages dialogue and understanding of diverse perspectives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mental Health Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindscape.md) - [Age-Inclusive Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-5.md) - [Disability-Focused Gaming Databases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-i-play-that.md) - [Adult Board Game Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ageless-innovation-hasbro.md) - [Realistic Lifestyle Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disparity-trap-board-game.md) - [Family Storytelling Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidquest.md) - [Psychologist-Designed Educational Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therapeutic-games.md) - [Colorblind-Accessible Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorblind-accessible-games.md) - [Emotional Processing Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emo.md)