Unexpected Delivery
Imagine that you wake up to find that a robot has left an unexpected delivery on your doorstep. Your
challenge is to say what you would do or say about it.
You have 1 minute to think and 5 minutes to respond. You may ask the judges questions once time begins; however, time will continue. You are not allowed to talk to each other at any
time.
There are 35 items and two containers on the table. With each response, you will place one of the items in a container (point to container).
Speak loudly and clearly. Once time begins, it will not be stopped. You should not repeat a response that has already been given. You may respond as often as you wish, and in any order, but must place an item in a container with each response you give. You will be finished when response time ends or when you have used all of the items.
Imagine that you wake up to find that a robot has left an unexpected delivery on your doorstep. Your challenge is to say what you would do or say about it.
For example, you might say “enjoy the free food”; or “Alexa has gotten real bad abpuit ordering stuff on the her own"
Judges:
Place two containers and spread 35 items randomly on the table within reach of all team members. Make sure team members surrender an item with each response. These items may be
poker chips, coins, tokens, etc.
Scoring:
You will receive 1 point for each common response and 5 points for each creative response.
Tips for teams:
Tokens left on the table are lost points!!
Any response will be given a score whether the response is judged as being common or creative.
Usually in verbal the team will not be given a count down to the # of minutes left so the team should ask what time is remaining. That way they can judge how many tokens remain and how many quick responses they need to give in order to receive as many points as possible.
Is the team stuck? Look around the room for ideas. Build upon a previous response.
If a response is repeated a common score will be given. No more ‘repeat response, please try again!’ from the judges.
Speak loudly and clearly.
Before making a response team members should: pick up a token - hold it high - put it in the container - then give a response. This alerts the judges as well as the other team members so they don’t all give a response at once. If the token is placed in the container before giving a response - that isn’t a problem but a response must be given.
Examples of Common Responses:
Predictable responses/Responses that don’t make sense or relate to the problem: “Fast Food”; "Don't answer the door”;“I wish”; etc.
Examples of Creative Responses:
Unusual/Humorous responses: “Alexa, what have you ordered now?”; “Door Dash it, it's happened again”; “Follow the robot to see who's controlling it”