Sohum is a values-based card game that invites players to Seed Kindness & Harvest Happiness. Rooted in the meaning of Sohum that means, “You are, therefore I am”, the game places players in charge of neighbouring farmlands where they make choices, manage resources, and balance material and ethical outcomes. Players spend and earn Kshamata tokens (financial power) while cultivating Samata tokens (equanimity), learning to navigate trade-offs between profit and purpose. Inspired by the virtues of Jain dharma, Sohum rewards decisions made for the maximum benefit of all, creating a playful yet profound experience that builds empathy, responsibility, and conscious leadership.
Visuals by Sheena, Kashvi Trivedi, Amrita Hasija and Layout by Aparna Chakravorty
Designed for Arham Dhyan Yog and Arham Games
Co-designed with Forgotten Greens, the game builds awareness of overlooked greens and works beautifully in classrooms, community settings, and workshops, helping participants reconnect with nature and reimagine sustainable futures through play.
Visual and concept support by Labonie Roy
Game supported by The Pollination Project, Keeday Makudey Collective