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Herd Mentality

Herd Mentality is a party game where the goal isn’t to be right—it’s to think like the group. Players answer prompts like “Best sandwich ingredient,” and points go to those in the majority. It’s silly, social, and all about syncing up with the herd.

Mechanics:

Collection, Cooperative, Elimination, Hidden Action, Observation, Simultaneous Action, Trivia, Wordplay,

Dynamics:

Adaptability, Application, Critical Thinking, Cultural Intelligence, Feedback, Risk-taking,

HOW TO PLAY

Written Instructions:

Play Personalities

Joker, Competitor, Storyteller,

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FACILITATION SUPPORT

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Buy / Access

Big Potato Games: https://bigpotato.com/products/herd-mentality

DIY Notes:

Variations

> Moovies, Moosic editions

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?

Why

Position the reflection around goals and metrics, as well as the skills and roles to succeed: 

Q - Did you enjoy this game? Do others agree? Why or why not? 

Q - Where might you have changed your strategy or mindset to improve results? 

Q - When did your actions most affect others in the game?

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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