Landing: Fail forward

Landing: Fail forward [∞]

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Name: "Fail Forward Adventure"

Duration: 10–15 minutes

Players: 4–10

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Setup:

1. Gather participants in a circle or group.
2. Explain the theme of the game: “This game is about learning from failure and finding creative ways to move forward together. There’s no such thing as a ‘wrong’ move—just opportunities to adapt.”

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How to Play:

Step 1: Set the Scene

• Choose a simple, imaginary group challenge (e.g., crossing a lava river, climbing a mountain, escaping a maze).
• Briefly describe the scene to the group: “You’re explorers standing at the edge of a fiery lava river. To cross, you’ll need to come up with creative solutions. Each idea might work—or it might fail—but together, we’ll find a way forward!”

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Step 2: Take Turns Proposing Solutions

1. Starting with one player, they propose a creative way to tackle the challenge. Example: “I build a bridge from the vines hanging above!”
2. The facilitator (or another player) gives an unexpected twist: DIce roll
   • 1-3 If the solution “fails,” describe a reason why: “The vines snap as soon as you step on them!”
   • 4-5 If the solution “succeeds,” describe progress made: “The bridge holds, and you make it halfway across!”

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Step 3: React and Adapt

• The next player reacts to the failure or success and builds on it with a new idea. Example: “Since the vines snapped, I’ll try leaping across using the floating rocks!”
• Continue around the group, allowing everyone to contribute a step forward (or backward) toward solving the challenge.

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Step 4: Reflect on the Journey

• After 10–12 minutes (or once the challenge is resolved), pause the game and ask participants to reflect:
  1. What was your favorite failure and how did we adapt to it?
  2. What helped us work together to succeed?
  3. What did we learn about problem-solving and perseverance?

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Tips for Facilitators:

• Celebrate creativity and resilience. Even “failed” ideas should feel fun and contribute to the group's journey.
• Keep the tone light and playful.
• For extra engagement, feel free to add more obstacles or challenges as the group progresses.

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