Probation Game
Play the Online Card Game—Board Game for Community Awareness Coming Soon
Experience the real rhythm of probation—tasks, check-ins, court decisions, resources, and risks. Start at Probation Begins and aim for Reintegrated. Built by practitioners to teach what actually drives success.
Try the Free Online Card Game
Choose a case type, draw cards, and make decisions that mirror common probation pathways. Each round teaches the tradeoffs between progress and setbacks in a safe, approachable format.
- Task cards: complete classes, document payments, provide verification
- Check-in cadence: miss one and you may draw a risk/violation card
- Court decisions: follow realistic outcomes and learn recovery paths
- Resources: discover services that accelerate compliance
What’s Next: Tabletop Board Game for Community Awareness In Development
We’re adapting the same mechanics into a physical board game designed for classrooms, re-entry workshops, and community events. The goal is to make compliance visible and doable—together.
- Spiral path from Probation Begins to Reintegrated
- Color-coded spaces: Task, Check-In, Resource, Court, Bonus, Risk
- Printable card decks (Tasks, Court, Setbacks, Bonus, Resources)
- Facilitator guide with discussion prompts and local resource mapping
Who It’s For
- Justice-involved individuals and families learning the process
- Teachers, counselors, faith groups, and community volunteers
- Officers, case managers, and re-entry coordinators building orientation programs
How to Use It
- Open the game: oacra.app/probation-game
- Pick a case, read each card aloud, and decide as a group or solo
- Discuss the “why” behind each step—what helps or hurts progress
- Translate lessons into a real-world personal roadmap
Educational tool only. Not legal advice. Always follow your court orders and your officer’s instructions.
Ready to play? Launch the Online Card Game
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