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Spaghetti Tower

Design and build to see whose structure can stand the test of time

Mechanics:

Construction, Cooperative, Presentation, Real-time, Resource Management, Simultaneous Action,

Dynamics:

Application, Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Curiosity, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Growth Mindset, Initiative, Innovation, Problem Solving, Resourcefulness, Risk-taking, Self Advocacy, Skill-building, Strategy Development, Teamwork, Time Management,

HOW TO PLAY

Play Personalities

Joker, Competitor, Director, Collector, Creator,

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

N/A (collect tower materials and measuring tape)

DIY Notes:

Variations

> This is a genre of creative build challenges where you can choose any construction materials 

> Race to a specific height in teams, and first to reach it wins 

> Put restrictions on the tower architecture, such as number of ground points or maximum width

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?

Act

Position the reflection around the need to be in motion and see measurable progress: 


Q - How did your team define success? What indicated you were on the right track? 

Q - What game insights can you apply to better handle future times of crisis or uncertainty? 

Q - Did this game give you any ideas about how to activate team skills and resources in new ways?

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Learning Preambles

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