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Relationship Mapping

Fun & Interactive Get-To-Know-You Game - Nonsense Numbers

Fun & Interactive Get-To-Know-You Game - Nonsense Numbers is a relationship mapping exercise that helps participants build useful connections and understand how people, roles, or ideas relate.

15 to 30 minutesTIME
Small group (4-8)GROUP SIZE
ActiveENERGY
In person, RemoteSETTING
High cognitive loadCOGNITIVE LOAD
Strengthens Network Design This relationship mapping exercise strengthens Network Design, one of the eight Gathering Effectiveness pillars.

How to run it

  1. In advance, visit the Resources tab and download the Print+Play Nonsense Numbers score sheet.
  2. Divide your group into small groups of approximately 4 to 8 people.
  3. Hand each group a copy of your ‘Nonsense Numbers’ sheet with a pen.
  4. Ask each group to calculate the numerical value for each set of questions by sharing the relevant information for each person.
  5. Allow 15 to 20 minutes to complete the questions.
  6. The group that scores the highest aggregate score wins.
  7. Nonsense Numbers Fun get-to-know-you game to reveal fascinating facts about participants.
  8. Nonsense Numbers is a fun get-to-know-you game that mixes ordinary biographical information into a competitive team activity that motivates participants to share non-traditional information, creating deeper connections and memorable discussions.
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Prompts to use +

In advance, visit the Resources tab and download the Print+Play Nonsense Numbers score sheet.

Hand each group a copy of your ‘Nonsense Numbers’ sheet with a pen.

Ask each group to calculate the numerical value for each set of questions by sharing the relevant information for each person.

Nonsense Numbers is a fun get-to-know-you game that mixes ordinary biographical information into a competitive team activity that motivates participants to share non-traditional information, creating deeper connections and memorable discussions.

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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Fun & Interactive Get-To-Know-You Game - Nonsense Numbers. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: In advance, visit the Resources tab and download the Print+Play Nonsense Numbers score sheet.; Hand each group a copy of your ‘Nonsense Numbers’ sheet with a pen.; Ask each group to calculate the numerical value for each set of questions by sharing the relevant information for each person.; . Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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