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Why a game?
As the use of immunotherapy, (IO), and particularly checkpoint inhibitors, (ICIs), is increasing, the ability of healthcare teams to support patients on ICIs is important. This is increasingly relevant across haemato-oncological services, including pan-tumour teams and acute oncology.
However, supporting staff to implement news ways of working is challenging. There is a need for engaging and effective educational resources, that address this subject.
The Immuno-Oncology Game is a game-based educational tool developed by Focus Games Ltd in partnership with Dr Anna Olsson-Brown and the IOCN.
It focuses on the recognition, investigation and management of immune related adverse events, (irAEs), secondary to checkpoint inhibitor therapy.
The game encourages players to discuss and answer a series of questions, allowing them to acquire knowledge and understanding, share ideas and learn from each other. Peer discussions are what helps players to enhance their learning.
What’s New in This Version?
Co-Created with the IOCN — Leaders in IO Education
The IOCN is a UK-based charity dedicated to improving clinical care for patients receiving immuno-oncology treatments by enhancing education, training, and clinical support for healthcare professionals. In collaboration with IOCN experts, the game now reflects the very latest clinical teaching, practical irAE management insights and service delivery considerations from a national interdisciplinary network.
Updated Scenarios & Challenges
- Updated patient case studies and decision points
- Expanded questions informed by IOCN clinical priorities
Learning Outcomes
The Immuno-Oncology Game is intended to build awareness, knowledge and understanding among healthcare professional of IO. It demonstrates what IO is, and how it differs from other interventions. The game will help clinicians to develop an understanding of areas including:
- What is oncological immunotherapy
- Mechanisms of IO therapy
- Types of IO therapy
- What a patient journey looks like
- Potential long-term impact of IO and associated toxicity
- Episodic nature of toxicity
- Management of toxicity and how this is evolving
- Patient perception of risk and benefit
- Short/Long term response
- Personalised medication approach
The delivery of immunotherapy teaching is increasingly commonplace but none, as yet, use the medium of games. IO meetings provide an initial, established platform to deliver the game; whilst providing an educational resource that can go beyond the impact current teaching structures achieve.
As awareness of the game expands it could be used as a standalone educational tool across the NHS. IO is a complex field with multifaceted considerations. By playing this ‘serious’ game it will help to make the concepts accessible and expand knowledge to both oncological and non-oncological teams.
Better Digital Engagement
Alongside the board game, we have 2 NEW digital versions:
Why the Immuno-Oncology Game Works
The game harnesses a world-class “serious games” educational approach to help teams build confidence and capability in IO care. Designed for groups of 4–12 players over 30–60 minutes, it:
- Stimulates safe, engaging discussions
- Encourages shared learning across clinical roles
- Supports both formal and informal workplace training
- Requires no expert facilitator to run successfully
Whether you’re a doctor, nurse, pharmacist or physician associate, the game fosters confidence in applying IO principles every day.
Learning Outcomes You Can Expect
Players will build knowledge and clinical fluency in:
- What immuno-oncology is and how it differs from conventional therapies
- Patient pathways and treatment responses
- Recognising and investigating irAEs
- Strategies for management and escalation
- Patient perception of risk and benefit
- The evolving landscape of personalised immunotherapy care
These outcomes support safer, more effective care and complement continuing professional development.
Ideal for Teams and Training Programmes
This updated edition is perfect for:
- Multidisciplinary team workshops
- Education days, IO study groups and departmental training
- Induction training for new staff
- Service improvement initiatives
Supported by the IOCN’s mission to boost IO capability in the NHS and beyond, the game helps bridge gaps between theory and practice.
How to get the game
Board Game
New Edition - Available for purchase or request for NHS and recognised training organisations.
Price of game:
£120.00 exc. VAT, P&P
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*Upgrade pack - If you already have a version of the board game issued 2022 - Oct 2025, you can opt to purchase an updated card pack consisting of 30 questions and 13 case studies.
PRICE = £57 plus VAT and delivery.
Join the Future of IO Education
With this game and the IOCN partnership, we’re transforming how immuno-oncology knowledge is shared and applied — making complex science accessible, practical and collaboratively learned.
Patient support
In association with IOCN we are offering a patient information booklet and clinic support information cards. For more information go to Immunotherapy Patient website:
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