Team / Classroom
Project Postcard
Teams draw a postcard from the future after a project has gone well.
How to play
Simple rules
Have paper ready before you explain the rules. Explain the goal in one sentence, run a short first round, then let the group settle into the rhythm.
- Ask each group to imagine a successful future moment.
- Draw the front of a postcard from that moment.
- Write a short message describing what worked.
- Share the postcard with the room.
Best use
When this works well
Good fit
Use it when a group needs a practical warmup before a meeting, workshop, or shared task.
Maybe skip it
Skip it if the group is under time pressure or if the prompt could feel too personal for work.
Variation
Change the format
Use it after a project to compare hopes with reality.
Tips
Make it work better
- Name the time limit clearly and keep the first prompt neutral so participation feels easy.
- Keep the first round simple and treat it as practice.
- Let players pass if they need a moment.
- Stop while the activity still has energy instead of stretching it too long.
Recommended items
Helpful supplies
Workshop marker set
This type of item may make setup easier, but the game can still be played with simple substitutes when possible.