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Fishbowl

Fishbowl is a crowd-favorite party game that blends Charades, Taboo, and Password. Players guess words or phrases over three rounds, with each round allowing less communication. It’s fast, funny, and builds shared language as teams adapt together.

Mechanics:

Chance, Collection, Deduction, Improvisation, Limited Action, Memory, Observation, Presentation, Real-time, Scribble, Storytelling, Turn-based, Wordplay,

Dynamics:

Adaptability, Attention, Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Curiosity, Cultural Intelligence, Grit, Listening, Public Speaking, Resourcefulness, Self Advocacy, Strategy Development, Time Management,

HOW TO PLAY

Written Instructions:

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Play Personalities

Joker, Competitor, Storyteller,

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FACILITATION SUPPORT

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Buy / Access

N/A (collect scrap paper, large bowl)

DIY Notes:

Variations

> Multiple pairs instead of teams 

> Round Robin with many teams 

> Bonus 4th ghost round (acting under bedsheet) 

> Use meaningful topics for word prompts 

> Monikers (similar game)

Pulse Check

Q - Are people having fun — smiling, laughing, in deep thought? 

Q - Does everyone seem open to keep playing? Are the disengaged able to be more engaged? 

Q - Do you hear productive strategizing about how to improve process or results?

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?

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