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Wing It

Wing It is a storytelling game where players craft wild solutions to outrageous problems using a hand of random resource cards—think “Your hot air balloon is sinking” and your tools are “a kazoo, a bucket of glitter, and a llama.” It’s improv-meets-MacGyver, with storytelling and absurdity at the core.

Mechanics:

Action Choice, Chance, Collection, Hidden Action, Improvisation, Presentation, Real-time, Resource Management, Role-playing, Storytelling, Turn-based, Voting, Wordplay,

Dynamics:

Adaptability, Application, Communication, Confidence, Creativity, Curiosity, Cultural Intelligence, Feedback, Growth Mindset, Organization, Persuasion, Positivity, Problem Solving, Professionalism, Public Speaking, Resourcefulness, Risk-taking, Skill-building, Time Management,

HOW TO PLAY

Written Instructions:

Play Personalities

Joker, Explorer, Collector, Creator, Storyteller,

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As a Closer

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FACILITATION SUPPORT

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Buy / Access

Flying Leap Games: https://flyingleapgames.com/products/wing-it-the-game-of-extreme-storytelling-1

DIY Notes:

Variations

> Apples to Apples (similar game) 

> Create custom resource and scenario cards 

> Put additional constraints on the storyteller

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?

Feel

Position the reflection around sensory and emotional responses to certain options or ideas: 

Q - Were you satisfied with the level of engagement from your team members? 

Q - What made you feel respected and valued during the game? 

Q - When did the game have the most energy? The most tension?

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Learning Preambles

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Connected Playlists

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