Characters
Key Location
Lessons and Values
Gameplay
Cultural Significance
100

Who is the hero that embarks on a journey to rescue Ti Ara?

Who is Rahi?

100

This is the lake Rahi crossed during his journey to rescue Ti Ara.

What is Te Roto?

100

This value reflects the importance of Rahi’s connection with his whānau and allies.

What is whanaungatanga?

100

This team in Ki o Rahi represents Rahi and his allies.

What is Kioma?

100

This Māori worldview focuses on relationships and connections between people.

What is whanaungatanga?

200

Who is captured by an enemy tribe, sparking the central conflict?

Who is Ti Ara?

200

This central structure in Ki o Rahi represents Ti Ara's home.

What is Te Tupu?

200

This theme is demonstrated by Rahi’s determination to rescue Ti Ara.

What is resilience?

200

This team in Ki o Rahi represents the enemy tribe.

What is Taniwha?

200

The pūrākau teaches this about overcoming obstacles through determination and cleverness.

What is resilience?

300

This mythical creature guards Ti Ara in the pūrākau.

What is a taniwha?

300

This term represents the pathways Rahi navigated in the pūrākau.

What is Te Ara?

300

This theme reflects the balance between humans and the natural world in the pūrākau.

What is harmony?

300

This item, essential to gameplay, symbolizes the rock Rahi used for protection.

What is the ki?

300

The game of Ki o Rahi symbolizes balance in this aspect of life.

What is harmony between humans and nature?

400

This group supports Rahi in overcoming challenges during his journey.

Who are his whānau and allies?

400

The posts in the game symbolize the challenges faced by Rahi. What are they called?

What are the pou?

400

Rahi’s ability to outsmart the taniwha highlights this important quality.

What is cleverness or strategy?

400

This gameplay element represents the physical and strategic journey Rahi undertook.

What is Te Ara?

400

This concept reflects the Māori belief in the importance of land and its connection to identity.

What is whenua?

500

This antagonist group is responsible for kidnapping Ti Ara.

Who are the enemy tribe?

500

This area in the game represents the places Rahi traveled to during his quest.

What is the field of play?

500

This value connects the characters and their identity to the land they inhabit.

What is whenua?

500

This circular gameplay structure symbolizes interconnectedness in Ki o Rahi.

What is the rotational playing field?

500

The pūrākau and the game teach this lesson about unity in achieving success.

What is teamwork?

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