"When we set out to develop Kokology, our first and foremost goal was to make it fun. After all, who in their right mind would want to play a game that isn't? The basic concept was already there --- or plan was to create a game where people would imagine themselves in everyday situations and unusual scenarios and respond to simple questions. The answers are interpreted from a psychological perspective and tell us something about the way that person's mind works. It's kind of like a Rorschach test that uses words instead of inkblots". -- Tadahiko NagaoEight Tips For Playing Kokology
- Say the first thing that pops into your head. The game works best if you don't hesitate or agonize over your choice of words. There is no right or wrong answer.
- Play with other people if you can.
- Don't try to predict the answer.
- Be honest with yourself. Kokology may be only a game, but like any good game, it can teach you something about yourself if you let it. Don't be afraid to accept the truth when a minor fault or shortcoming of yours is exposed.
- Be prepared. Some of the quizzes will ask you to write something down or draw a picture, so it's a good idea to have a pen or pencil and some paper handy before you start.
- Don't read ahead. Don't be tempted to skew your answers by peeking at the interpretations. What fun is that?
- Watch people's reactions (including your own).
- Keep an open mind. As in life, it's important when playing Kokology to keep things in perspective. There are no correct answers and there is more than one way of reading any situation.

Whale Watching
You are standing on the deck of a small whale-watching boat. The great blue ocean surrounds you on all sides as far as the eye can see. The salt spray mists your face as you lean over the rail to try to catch sight of these mysterious creatures of the deep. And then there they are--a family of whales has surfaced just a short distance away!
Which of the following best describes the family?
1. A small baby whale swimming behind its gigantic mother.
2. A baby whale snuggling close to its mother's belly.
3. A father and mother whale swimming with their baby.
4. A baby whale blowing a water spout as it swims off alone.
Which of the following best describes the family?
1. A small baby whale swimming behind its gigantic mother.
2. A baby whale snuggling close to its mother's belly.
3. A father and mother whale swimming with their baby.
4. A baby whale blowing a water spout as it swims off alone.
Don't read ahead before you write down your responses!
Key to Whale Watching
The whale is a common instance of Jung's "Great Mother" archetype. The relationship you imagined between the whales in this scene is linked to the feelings you have about your own relationship with your mother.
1. A small baby whale swimming behind its gigantic mother.
1. A small baby whale swimming behind its gigantic mother.
- The role of the mother is almost overwhelmingly important to you. It may be that your own mother is influencing the way you are and think even now that you're an adult. It might be a good idea to cut away some of those apron strings and work toward a new level of independence. After all, your mother didn't raise you to be a child forever.
- You crave physical affection. It's natural and normal to feel the need for human warmth, but you feel that need more than others. Men who gave this answer should be especially careful not to look to their partners to play the role of the surrogate mother- playing Mommy's little boy is no way to run a mature romance.
- You have an equal appreciation for the roles of both your mother and your father (the father is often forgotten about in these types of imaginary scenes). As a child your home life was most likely happy and secure, and the result is your balanced outlook on life.
- You have achieved personal autonomy and are well on your way to real growth as an individual, but your insistence on being your own person can sometimes make you appear to be willful, headstrong, or just plain selfish. Take care not to be so individualistic that you alienate people around you.
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