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Mantis

Mantis is a quick card game of colorful sets and sneaky steals. You either score cards by matching colors or try to steal from others—but if you're wrong, they get the card instead. It’s fast, bright, and surprisingly cutthroat.

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

Written Instructions:

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 SUPPORT

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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 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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Learning Preambles

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