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Circle Dialogue ยท Context Sharing

Sounds & Atmosphere exercises

Suggested Exercises: SOUNDSCAPE - Sit players in a circle, give them a location and have them build out the noises of that location.

5 to 15 minutesTIME
Small group (4-8)GROUP SIZE
ActiveENERGY
In personSETTING
High cognitive loadCOGNITIVE LOAD
Strengthens Personalization This context sharing exercise strengthens Personalization, one of the eight Gathering Effectiveness pillars.

How to run it

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  2. Suggested Exercises: SOUNDSCAPE - Sit players in a circle, give them a location and have them build out the noises of that location.
  3. Remind them to share the air.
  4. BIOSPHERE (a tweak of SPACE JUMP) - A short form game focused on exploring Atmosphere.
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Suggested Exercises: SOUNDSCAPE - Sit players in a circle, give them a location and have them build out the noises of that location.

Remind them to share the air.

BIOSPHERE (a tweak of SPACE JUMP) - A short form game focused on exploring Atmosphere.

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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Sounds & Atmosphere exercises. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Sort by Relevance Newest first Oldest first; Suggested Exercises: SOUNDSCAPE - Sit players in a circle, give them a location and have them build out the noises of that location.; Remind them to share the air.; BIOSPHERE (a tweak of SPACE JUMP) - A short form game focused on exploring Atmosphere.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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