This super-puzzle (what I'm calling it) was sent to us by David Chambers (thanks David!!). There are 5 Games in this challenge, from less to more difficult. Here are the basics:
- Groups of 5 to 8 participants per Game (Chris would go up to 12 in a group if they can stay engaged).
- Multiple groups can play at the same time, each with their own puzzle clues (maybe some collaborative practice).
- High School and older groups (or a well functioning middle school group - maybe the first two Games).
- Players are handed clues for a Game and they must "figure out what they are expected to do."
- Players are only allowed to verbally share their clues, never show or give them away.
- Time-of-play can vary from 15 to 60 minutes.
Before diving into the detailed Instructions below, be sure to take a quick look at the different Game sheets - basically, the Clues and Answer sheets. The 'Introduction Colour Game' clues are a little different than the rest of the Games. It's all good - just part of the adventure.
Face-to-Face Colour Game:
| instructions_colourgame_chambers.pdf |
Here are the 5 Colour Games (The Clues and Answers):
| introductioncolourgame.pdf |
| colourgame1_chambers.pdf |
| colourgame2_chambers.pdf |
| colourgame3_chambers.pdf |
| ultimatecolourgame_chambers.pdf |
Virtual Application of the Colour Game
For the virtual application of The Colour Game, the Instructions are the same, you just need to prepare the Games for virtual distribution. You will need to 'image capture' the clues from the PDFs or snap a picture of them in small groups. Then, send (text or email) a small set of clues to each participant that will be playing.
If you plan to attempt more than one Game (maybe over several meetings), you can send a document with clues sets, to multiple Games, to each person - it will take a little more than 10 minutes to prepare for several Games, but the challenge and interaction can be well worth it.
For example, here are a number of image captures from the 'Introduction Colour Game' PDF. You can capture a pair of clues, three clues, four clues or five (even six if needed) - dividing them (capturing them) in such a way so that each participant receives a small set of clues:
If you plan to attempt more than one Game (maybe over several meetings), you can send a document with clues sets, to multiple Games, to each person - it will take a little more than 10 minutes to prepare for several Games, but the challenge and interaction can be well worth it.
For example, here are a number of image captures from the 'Introduction Colour Game' PDF. You can capture a pair of clues, three clues, four clues or five (even six if needed) - dividing them (capturing them) in such a way so that each participant receives a small set of clues:
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Drop a set of clues into a quick email to each person joining the meeting and they will be ready to play. During virtual play, Simply say, "You all have clues to a Colour Game (name the Game if there are multiple sets). Your task is to figure out what you are expected to do." Then, you simply monitor the interaction and jump in with processing breaks from time-to-time to check in and explore the learnings and insights that are surfacing.
If you are daring enough, and know how to use Break Out rooms in ZOOM, for example, you can pre-arrange groups and distribute Game clues sets to each group. Then, when it's time, send them to their rooms to play - dropping into each room for a few minutes at a time. Half way through the set time, let's say, come back together as a large group so they can all share information and insights.
The Colour Games are not intended to be easy, so you may certainly encounter resistance and frustration - all good things to talk about. And, in the time they are given, a solution may not be found. The journey is the important part - what will they find along the way and how will they use what they find?
If you are daring enough, and know how to use Break Out rooms in ZOOM, for example, you can pre-arrange groups and distribute Game clues sets to each group. Then, when it's time, send them to their rooms to play - dropping into each room for a few minutes at a time. Half way through the set time, let's say, come back together as a large group so they can all share information and insights.
The Colour Games are not intended to be easy, so you may certainly encounter resistance and frustration - all good things to talk about. And, in the time they are given, a solution may not be found. The journey is the important part - what will they find along the way and how will they use what they find?
We would love to know how this goes for you - especially if you try this one virtually. Leave us a Comment!
Be well!
Chris & David
Be well!
Chris & David
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