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How to choose a question for Lila
Choose one situation and ask what you want to understand about it or what you can do yourself. A simple starting point is: “What would help me take the next step in…?”
Your question, or intention, gives the game a theme. It helps you connect the squares’ questions with your experience. You do not need perfect wording: choose something you want to reflect on.
Open Lila →A situation, your interest and a next step
- Name the situation. “I keep putting off a new project.”
- Choose what you want to understand. “I find it hard to take the first step.”
- Ask about your own action or approach. “What would help me start this project with one small step?”
Other useful openings include “What matters for me to notice in…?”, “What can I draw on when…?” and “What could I change about my approach to…?” Use words that feel natural to you.
One specific question is easier to keep in mind than several topics at once. Start with the situation that matters most to you today.
Example questions for Lila
These are starting points for reflection, not required or “correct” questions. Replace the words and circumstances with your own.
Work and new projects
- What would help me move from preparation to a first step in this project?
- What matters to me when choosing my next job?
- Which of my strengths could support me in this new task?
Relationships and communication
- What do I want to express more clearly in the upcoming conversation?
- How can I communicate my boundaries calmly and clearly?
- What would I like to try changing about the way I communicate?
Change and choices
- What do I want to keep as I begin a new chapter?
- What small step could help me understand this choice better?
- What information am I missing before making a decision?
Rest and everyday habits
- What helps me notice that it is time for a break?
- How do I want to divide my time between responsibilities and rest?
- Which habit am I ready to try changing this week?
Rephrasing a question
“When will everything get better?” → “What can I do now to understand this situation a little better?”
“Why are they acting that way?” → “How do I respond to their actions, and what do I want to discuss?”
“Should I quit my job?” → “Which working conditions matter to me, and what do I need to find out before deciding?”
The decision remains yours. The game does not know other people’s intentions and cannot guarantee what will happen.
A quick check before you start
- I understand which situation I am asking about.
- There is room for my observations, choices or actions.
- I am open to considering more than one answer.
- I feel comfortable seeing this text on screen during the game.
Read your question to yourself. If it is too broad, add a specific project, conversation or change. If it is long, keep one main idea.
“How can I become a better person?” could become “How do I want to act in a difficult conversation at work?” Being specific does not mean revealing every personal detail.
If you cannot find a question
Try “What matters to me right now?” or “What do I want to pay attention to today?” You can also leave the intention blank and explore the themes on the board.
You do not need wording that supposedly produces a lucky roll. In this version, entry depends on rolling a six. Several unsuccessful attempts do not judge your question.
In a shared game, each player has their own intention. You do not need a common topic or have to share every detail. Remember that notes can be viewed through the interface on the shared device.
Using your question during the game
At each stop, read the square’s question and consider whether it connects with your intention. If it does not, you can record a separate observation or continue without writing. You do not have to force your experience to fit.
Distinguish an observation from a possibility in your journal: “I notice I am postponing the conversation” is an observation; “Perhaps writing down what I want to say would help” is an idea to try.
After five unsuccessful attempts to enter the board, lilagame.app offers you the choice to keep or change your question. The previous wording stays in the intention history. You cannot edit the intention during normal progress across the board.
After the game, choose one thought to explore further or one small action to try. A randomly selected square does not replace information about your situation. Read the Lila online rules for movement, transitions and saving.