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Word Slam

Word Slam is a fast-paced guessing game where one team tries to get their teammate to guess a word using only a limited set of clue cards—no speaking, acting, or drawing allowed. It’s like charades meets magnetic poetry, relying on quick connections and team synergy.

Mechanics:

Area Management, Collection, Cooperative, Head-to-Head, Limited Action, Memory, Race, Real-time, Simultaneous Action, Take That, Trivia, Wordplay,

Dynamics:

Adaptability, Application, Critical Thinking, Goal Setting, Growth Mindset, Initiative, Multitasking, Organization, Problem Solving, Skill-building, Strategy Development, Teamwork,

HOW TO PLAY

Written Instructions:

Play Personalities

Joker, 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/Thames-Kosmos-Fast-Paced-Word-Based-Guessing/dp/B01MRAOSVP

DIY Notes:

Variations

> Custom topic cards 

> Limited clue cards played 

> Relay race where teams must rotate all players through the clue-giver role to win

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?

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?

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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