{"id":80090,"date":"2024-11-19T00:23:08","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T23:23:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schaltzeit.com\/?p=80090"},"modified":"2026-09-26T23:39:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-26T21:39:08","slug":"tangram-duell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/schaltzeit.com\/en\/tangram-duel\/","title":{"rendered":"Tangram duel"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\t\t\t\t\tArguing constructively takes courage and a few ground rules. Ideally, our family, professional, and social circles are future-proof and can handle both differing and extreme perspectives. That sounds utopian \u2013 but it can work. Our kit will help you! \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscover a new, playful way of exchanging views with our Tangram Duel. Use the tangram pieces to visualize your arguments and perspectives, and steer the mood of the debate by flipping the pieces. Whether in pairs or in a group: find common ground, question viewpoints, and dive deeper into topics you care about. Experience intense conversations that are both enriching and entertaining.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFor everyone who has misplaced their game instructions, for the smartphone junkies who\u2019d rather swipe on their phones, and for everyone who finds the print on the sticker cards too small \u2013 here are our online game instructions!\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Game instructions<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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DEBATING WITH HEART, BITE, AND BALANCE<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\nYour goal is to exchange views on topics you care about, using the tangram pieces to bring in different arguments and perspectives.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUse the tangram pieces to represent different arguments and points of view.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind common ground and differences in your positions.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tQuestion each other\u2019s viewpoints and encourage new thoughts and perspectives.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe deeper the discussion goes, the more valuable it becomes \u2013 so use the tangram pieces to steer the climate of the debate, and don\u2019t just show your strong side. \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Play in pairs or as a group. As a group, lay out at least two tangram figures.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPreparation\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEach tangram piece gets colored stickers \u2013 one sticker per side. This lets you switch between two \u201csides\u201d of the argument: the \u201cgood\u201d side and the \u201cdark\u201d side. The sticker colors indicate the mood of the conversation.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDuration\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAt least 30 minutes, no more than 2 hours.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGame materials\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTangram figures: Choose a tangram figure that symbolizes your chosen topic.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTangram pieces: Each piece represents a particular type of argument or perspective. Each piece has two sides: a \u201cgood\u201d one and a \u201cdark\u201d one.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUse both sides to make the debate more varied.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    How to play<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTopic collection (5 minutes)\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEveryone writes a topic they\u2019d like to discuss on a slip of paper<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
    • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChoose topics that matter to you and on which you\u2019re seeking understanding within the group.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
      \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTopic collection (5 minutes)\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
      \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe person whose birthday is closest to September 21 chooses the first topic and a matching tangram figure.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
      \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEveryone briefly notes down their thoughts on the topic, including uncertainties, blockages, or unspoken aspects.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
      \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGame round\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
      \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRound structure: lay out the tangram (5 minutes)\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
      \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPlayers take turns drawing a piece from the bag and making an opening statement on the topic and the chosen tangram figure. The bag is passed around until all the pieces of the tangram figure have been laid out.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
      \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDebate intensely (20 minutes)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEveryone contributes their arguments and perspectives.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
      • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe player who spoke last may flip a piece to influence the debate (e.g., more spice or more harmony), but doesn\u2019t have to. <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
      • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe next player refers to the new side of the flipped piece in their argument.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe tangram figure serves as a mood barometer: when many yellow pieces are visible, the discussion is more intense and daring; with more purple pieces, it stays empathetic.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnd of the round\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        When the timer runs out (20 minutes): the group decides whether to switch topics or go deeper for another 10 minutes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you switch topics: collect the pieces, draw a new topic, and lay out a new figure. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInstead of distancing yourselves, it\u2019s worth having challenging conversations together. Sure, that can be nerve-racking at times, but at best the exchange also brings new insights and understanding for one another. \nHave fun!\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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