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Mantis

Collect and steal color sets to prevail

Mechanics:

Action Choice, Chance, Collection, Memory, Observation, Resource Management, Turn-based,

Dynamics:

Attention, Critical Thinking, Curiosity, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Organization, Risk-taking, Strategy Development,

HOW TO PLAY

Play Personalities

Competitor, Collector,

As a Physical Game

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As a Digital Game

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As an Opener

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As a Core Activity

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As a Closer

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FACILITATION TIPS

Buy / Access

Exploding Kittens: https://www.explodingkittens.com/products/mantis

DIY Notes:

Variations

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 seeking strong connection to the purpose and people behind the experience: 


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?

Have feedback? Offer your thoughts here:

Learning Preambles

COMING SOON

Connected Playlists

Why  |  Think

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