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title: "The No-Fault Zone Game - Center for Nonviolent Communication"
description: "The No-Fault Zone Game - \"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I will meet you there.\" —Rumi. The No-Fault Zone Game fosters connection and communication for all ages. Created by Victoria Kindle Hodson and Sura Hart"
url: "https://www.cnvc.org/store/the-no-fault-zone-game-en"
date: "2026-09-19T12:42:41+00:00"
language: "en-US"
---

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#  The No-Fault Zone Game

#  "Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I will meet you there." —Rumi

#  Available Editions - click to purchase on seller site

[ ###  Learning Tool

English

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**The No-Fault Zone Game** uses a [mat](https://thenofaultzone.com/nfz-map.html) and [card decks](https://thenofaultzone.com/card-decks-all.html) to guide you,
step by step, to the clarity, understanding and connection you want—
within yourself and with others. It makes conversations visible, tangible,
and fun for ages 5-95 and across the sometimes-great divide between:

- Parents & children
- Spouses & partners
- Siblings
- Students
- Business and Work associates

**The No-Fault Zone Game** has many ways to play.
You choose what you want to do with it:

- Practice self-compassion
- Resolve inner turmoil
- Have a conversation one-on-one,
    at your own pace
- Get to the source of problems & conflicts
    quickly
- Resolve a conflict mutually & peacefully
- Learn & practice Nonviolent Communication skills
- Improve family and workplace communication
- Make up your own games for connection, learning & fun

**Each No-Fault Zone Game comes with:** 2 Mats; 2 Card Decks (each deck includes a set of Feelings Cards, Need Cards, and Choice Cards); a token; a booklet of ways to play; a tote bag for storage.

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#### REVIEWS

*"I’ve not yet found a more friendly, simple, portable, effective and elegant entre into the world of Nonviolent Communication than the No-Fault Zone® Game." -* **Douglas P. Dolstad**, certified Nonviolent Communication trainer for 20 years

*"The No-Fault Zone Game is flexible and dynamic, adapting to the organic process of the individuals doing the work. It provides a powerful kinesthetic experience that facilitates self-knowledge, self sharing, and change."* **- Nelle Moffet**, University of California, Psychology Professor

*"This is brilliant! Having the visuals, the cards makes NVC do-able. If I’d had this Game in school I wouldn't be in prison now."* **- Inmate**, Twin Rivers Correctional Institution, WA

*"By putting the conflict on the table, the Game provides an objective perspective and a safe way to proceed." -* **Rick Bower**, Professional Mediator

*"This is a fabulous tool for the counselor's office! Kids really enjoy it." -* **Elizabeth Dequine,** school counselor,
Bainbridge, WA

*"In a period of less than an hour playing the game, we uncovered some very core needs for my daughter and me." -* **Mercedes Frace**, Sarasota, FL

*"We regularly use the* No-Fault Zone *in our family as we collaborate to solve challenges." -* **Jessica Smith**, Glouster, OH

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