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Captain Sonar
Captain Sonar is a real-time team game where players operate a submarine, each taking on a unique role—like Captain, Engineer, or Radio Operator—to hunt down and sink the opposing crew. Coordination and communication are everything as chaos unfolds beneath the waves. It’s high-stakes, fast-paced, and best when teams are fully locked in.
Dynamics:
Adaptability, Attention, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Curiosity, Decision Making, Delegation, Leadership, Listening, Multitasking, Organization, Problem Solving, Reliability, Responsiveness, Risk-taking, Self Advocacy, Skill-building, Strategy Development, Teamwork, Time Management,
HOW TO PLAY
Play Personalities
As a Physical Game
As a Digital Game
As an Opener
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As a Core Activity
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As a Closer
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FACILITATION SUPPORT
How
Position the reflection around pathways and resources for accomplishing goals and future growth:
Q - How did the team organize itself around the rules and objectives?
Q - Did conflict or miscommunication affect the game? How might you address that for next time?
Q - Would more time, people, or resources have shifted the team's approach? How so?
Think
Position the reflection around rational planning and communication methods:
Q - Did this game illuminate any patterns in how you give and receive information?
Q - How might it be helpful to know the preferences and tendencies of your colleagues?
Q - Could your team benefit from additional or more diverse perspectives?