PLAY2DISConnect

PLAY2DISC is an Erasmus+ small-scale partnership in adult education that helps families build healthier digital habits, especially during leisure time, by offering a practical alternative to excessive mobile phone use: modern board games as a structured, meaningful way to strengthen family cohesion and intergenerational learning.

The project brings together community-based family expertise (APPC, Romania) and educational game-based methodology (EIMBG, Spain) to create resources, run pilot actions in real educational settings, and leave behind sustainable community spaces where families can keep playing (offline) beyond the project.

GOALS

raise

Raise awareness on responsible digitalisation by informing parents and educators about the risks of early and excessive mobile phone use.

PILOT

Pilot and refine the methodology in four educational centres, delivering 16 workshops (four per centre).

Disseminate

Disseminate results openly, through a project website, digital resources, and public events to maximise sustainability and replication.

DEVELOP

Develop a board game-based educational methodology that creates sustainable non-digital leisure habits and strengthens family cohesion.

CREATE

Create two family meeting spaces in Câmpia Turzii (RO) and Valladolid (ES) to ensure long-term community engagement.

How does PLAY2DISC work?

STEP 1. AWARENESS CAMPAING

We run a campaign to help families and educators understand digital wellbeing, screen-time balance, and the impact of excessive mobile phone use on family life.

How can families use PLAY2DISC?

BOARD GAMEs

Replace “default screen time” with structured play: guided board game sessions that promote dialogue, teamwork and shared decision-making.

OFFLINE

Create regular offline family moments: simple routines that help build sustainable non-digital leisure habits.

Learn by doing

Learn by doing: practical strategies from workshops to reduce dependency on digital devices and increase quality time together.

JOIN

Continue beyond the project: join the meeting spaces in Câmpia Turzii and Valladolid to keep the habit alive and connect with other families.

Why is PLAY2DISC important?

Excessive mobile phone use is increasingly linked to challenges such as reduced face-to-face interaction, weaker family communication, and broader wellbeing risks—especially when screens take over leisure time at home.

PLAY2DISC responds by empowering parents and educators with awareness, tools, and a tested alternative: board games that encourage meaningful interaction, strengthen family bonds, and support healthier digital habits through positive, enjoyable offline experiences.