Word Slam

Describe a hidden word or phrase with a limited vocabulary

Min

Max

Ideal

Scale

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Player Interaction

Many vs. Many

Round

Game

Play

Facilitate

Easy

Customize

Easy

Mechanics:

Action Choice, Chance, Construction, Deduction, Head-to-Head, Improvisation, Observation, Presentation, Real-time, Resource Management, Simultaneous Action, Wordplay,

Dynamics:

Adaptability, Application, Attention, Communication, Creativity, Curiosity, Grit, Growth Mindset, Initiative, Leadership, Listening, Organization, Problem Solving, Resourcefulness, Responsiveness, Self Advocacy, Skill-building, Strategy Development, Teamwork,

HOW TO PLAY

Play Personalities

Joker, Explorer, Competitor, Director, Creator, Storyteller,

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

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Thames-Kosmos-Fast-Paced-Word-Based-Guessing/dp/B01MRAOSVP

DIY Notes:

VIEW SLIDES

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?

GUIDING QUESTIONS

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?