1. YOUR NAME:
Appel • Art 2 / Art 2 GT
The Rules of the Game
WORKSHEET: “Barnga/Five Tricks” Reflection
DIRECTIONS: The purpose of this worksheet is to help us reflect on the card game (“Barnga/
Five Tricks”) we played in class yesterday. Think about what the experience felt like, and the
discussion we began having afterwards. When we are done writing down our thoughts we will
spend some time discussing as a class.
1. What did it feel like to play “Barnga/Five Tricks” (the card game)?
2. During the game, did you notice that something might be “wrong”? What did you notice
that made you think this?
3. What did you think was the cause of this? (For example, you may have thought others had
not remembered the rules correctly, or that you may not have remembered the rules
correctly, or you may have thought that different groups might have different rules.)
4. Did you start to doubt your understanding at any point?
5. If a conflict in rules came up in a group where you were playing, how was the conflict
handled?

2. 6. Did you ever adapt to the rules other people seemed to be using? Did others ever adapt to
your rules?
7. How did not being able to talk or write affect the experience?
8. What connections could this experience have to real life?
9. What are the unspoken rules that you encounter in your life? Do they change depending on
what situation you’re in, or who you’re around?
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