7 Gates is a short psychological self-reflection game with 7 stages.
It helps when things feel tangled inside — repeating patterns, a sense of being stuck, or general lack of clarity in daily situations.
The format is inspired by psychological techniques such as SCORE and future-shift, but transformed into a short metaphorical 7-step scenario you can complete in about 10 minutes.
Each stage offers a simple question, a small shift in focus, and a chance to look at the situation from a different angle.
7 Gates works well when you want clarity — an understanding of what’s happening and where you might want to go next.
Examples of situations where this game is helpful
- wanting to see situations in relationships, work or personal decisions differently — and respond with more awareness;
- feeling stuck and wanting to understand what’s holding you in place;
- needing clarity about your next step (work, relationships, project);
- having an inner conflict and wanting to “unroll” it from different sides;
- needing to shift into a more resourceful, grounded state.
What results you may get from the 7 Gates game
- clarity and a fresh sense of how the situation looks right now;
- reduced procrastination as a result of the future-shift techniques (see more on the Research page);
- a more resourceful, energized state after finishing the game;
- a formulated next step that feels realistic;
- the game takes only 10 minutes, can be repeated regularly for different topics, and over time may increase awareness and emotional energy.
You can play it for the first time for free together with Celestia — the AI guide who keeps the structure, asks helpful questions, and supports your thinking process.
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