FORBIDDEN WORDS: A Framegame for Reviews
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- Here's an interesting game to play near the end of a workshop.
- Can you describe the concept of simulation game without using any of these words: simulation, game, play, rules, reflect, represent, model, win, lose, and real?
- You may not use other forms of these forbidden words either.
- In training, you may have teams of participants involved in this activity .
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Here's an interesting game to play near the end of a workshop.
Can you describe the concept of simulation game without using any of these words: simulation, game, play, rules, reflect, represent, model, win, lose, and real?
You may not use other forms of these forbidden words either.
In training, you may have teams of participants involved in this activity .
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: FORBIDDEN WORDS: A Framegame for Reviews. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Here's an interesting game to play near the end of a workshop.; Can you describe the concept of simulation game without using any of these words: simulation, game, play, rules, reflect, represent, model, win, lose, and real?; You may not use other forms of these forbidden words either.; In training, you may have teams of participants involved in this activity .. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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