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Mysterium
Mysterium is a cooperative mystery game where one player is a ghost who sends dreamlike visual clues to help others solve their murder. Players must interpret surreal images to identify the culprit, location, and weapon. It’s atmospheric, beautifully illustrated, and all about shared intuition.
Dynamics:
Adaptability, Attention, Communication, Creativity, Credibility, Critical Thinking, Curiosity, Decision Making, Delegation, Feedback, Goal Setting, Grit, Growth Mindset, Listening, Multitasking, Organization, Problem Solving, Reliability, Resourcefulness, Risk-taking, Self Advocacy, 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?