The Barter Puzzle
Negotiate for pieces and complete your puzzle the fastest
PLAYERS
Minimum:
4
Maximum:
8
Ideal:
6
EXPERIENCE
Duration:
Medium
Physical:
Yes
Virtual:
No
CLASSIFICATION
Genre:
Negotiation / trading
Dynamic 1:
Dynamic 2:
Interpersonal / Social
Speed
COMPLEXITY
To Play:
Simple
To Setup:
Simple
To Custom:
Intermediate
MATRIX
Instinct:
Act
Intent:
How
BONDING
Materials
VIRTUAL SETUP
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Physical Setup
Coming soon!
Virtual Setup
Coming soon!
Gameplay
Coming soon!
Variations
Coming soon!
Pulse Check
Q. Does everyone seem open to keep playing? Are the disengaged able to be more engaged?
Q. Are people having fun — smiling, laughing, in deep thought?
Q. Do you hear productive strategizing about how to improve round-to-round?
BUILDING
Act
Position the reflection around the need to be in motion and see measurable progress:
How did your team define success? What indicated you were on the right track?
What game insights can you apply to better handle future times of crisis or uncertainty?
Did this game give you any ideas about how to activate team skills and resources in new ways?
How
Position the reflection around pathways and resources for accomplishing goals and future growth:
How did the team organize itself around the rules and objectives?
Did conflict or miscommunication affect the game? How might you address that for next time?
Would more time, people, or resources have shifted the team's approach? How so?