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Skull

Skull is a game of bluff and risk where players place face-down cards (roses or skulls) and then bid on how many they can flip without hitting a skull. It’s tense, minimal, and full of dramatic reveals. Reading people is just as important as reading the game.

Mechanics:

Action Choice, Betting, Bluffing, Deduction, Elimination, Head-to-Head, Hidden Action, Limited Action, Memory, Observation, Resource Management, Simultaneous Action, Turn-based,

Dynamics:

Adaptability, Attention, Confidence, Credibility, Curiosity, Decision Making, Growth Mindset, Initiative, Listening, Persuasion, Responsiveness, Risk-taking, Strategy Development,

HOW TO PLAY

Written Instructions:

Play Personalities

Competitor,

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

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bluffing-Strategy-Players-Average-Playtime/dp/B08R2BPLSN

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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