Life Reimagined Game Night with the Chicago Donut Economics Coalition

What future do we want for Chicago — and how do we get there?

Come join the Chicagoland Donut Economics Group for a night of connection, imagination, and play as we dive into LIFE Reimagined, the cooperative board game from the Doughnut Economics Action Lab.

Inspired by the classic Game of Life, LIFE Reimagined flips the script: instead of racing to accumulate the most wealth, players work together to create the most meaningful change — building a world of social and climate justice without burning out along the way. Think storytelling, strategy, and solidarity around a game board.

But this isn't just game night. After we play, we'll gather to retell "Our Story" — the collective narrative that emerges from the game — and use it as a springboard to channel our hopes (and our anxieties) into real-world action. We'll explore what a Doughnut Economy could look like for Chicago, and how we can support the grassroots movements already working to get us there, with the urgency the climate clock demands.

Whether you're a seasoned systems-thinker or just Doughnut-curious, all you need to bring is yourself and your imagination.