Ancient Number
If a participant thinks he or she knows the pattern, ask him of her or to give an example rather than stating the answer so that other participants can continue to play.
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- Ancient Number From Teampedia Jump to: navigation, search Contents 1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions Objectives Table Games Party Games Riddles Group Size Small Materials Several pieces of silverware or short wooden sticks (e.g.
- matchsticks) Set Up None Directions Tell members of the group that you are going to use sticks/silverware/etc.
- Place several sticks or pieces of silverware in a formation on the table.
- Unknown to the participants, the number will always be the number of fingers you have placed discretely on the table.
- If a participant thinks he or she knows the pattern, ask him of her or to give an example rather than stating the answer so that other participants can continue to play.
- 1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions
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Ancient Number From Teampedia Jump to: navigation, search Contents 1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions Objectives Table Games Party Games Riddles Group Size Small Materials Several pieces of silverware or short wooden sticks (e.g.
matchsticks) Set Up None Directions Tell members of the group that you are going to use sticks/silverware/etc.
Place several sticks or pieces of silverware in a formation on the table.
Unknown to the participants, the number will always be the number of fingers you have placed discretely on the table.
If a participant thinks he or she knows the pattern, ask him of her or to give an example rather than stating the answer so that other participants can continue to play.
1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Ancient Number. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Ancient Number From Teampedia Jump to: navigation, search Contents 1 Objectives 2 Group Size 3 Materials 4 Set Up 5 Directions Objectives Table Games Party Games Riddles Group Size Small Materials Several pieces of silverware or short wooden sticks (e.g.; matchsticks) Set Up None Directions Tell members of the group that you are going to use sticks/silverware/etc.; Place several sticks or pieces of silverware in a formation on the table.; Unknown to the participants, the number will always be the number of fingers you have placed discretely on the table.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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