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Makonde Mask Carving Guess

Game Night
M
PLAYERS
4+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Indoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Give each player a bar of soap or block of clay and a set amount of time to shape a simple face or figure.

2

Set finished pieces together on a table without revealing who made which one.

3

Players study the collection and try to match each carving to its maker based on earlier hints or personality.

4

Reveal one carving at a time, letting guessers explain their reasoning before the truth is announced.

5

Award a point for each correct match, and see who reads their fellow carvers best.