I really like some of the icebreaker ideas floating around.
One thing that comes to mind is a sort of pseudo treasurehunt with a worthwhile prize at the end (Doesn't have to be expensive: A can of softdrink and a freddo frog will get people to jump thru hoops in most cases) that encourages them to go around talking to people.
I envision a special extra badge with a spot for stickers to go on, and we give various people those stickers.
So their instructions may be: Go to any book launch. Ask for a sticker from the author. Ask any committee member if you can help them. Get a sticker for helping them. Go to the gaming room. Watch a demo game. Get a sticker.
...and so on and suchforth. If we cherry pick who they have to ask, we can encourage them to go and interact with all sorts of people.
We can also encourage them to come forth "New? FREE PRIZES!"
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One thing that comes to mind is a sort of pseudo treasurehunt with a worthwhile prize at the end (Doesn't have to be expensive: A can of softdrink and a freddo frog will get people to jump thru hoops in most cases) that encourages them to go around talking to people.
I envision a special extra badge with a spot for stickers to go on, and we give various people those stickers.
So their instructions may be:
Go to any book launch. Ask for a sticker from the author.
Ask any committee member if you can help them. Get a sticker for helping them.
Go to the gaming room. Watch a demo game. Get a sticker.
...and so on and suchforth. If we cherry pick who they have to ask, we can encourage them to go and interact with all sorts of people.
We can also encourage them to come forth "New? FREE PRIZES!"
I might just have to do this for W2:AoI