“Dixit” is a creative card game where players use abstract illustrations to create stories or hints. The storyteller selects a card and gives a cryptic clue, while other players choose cards that match the hint. Everyone then votes on which card they believe belongs to the storyteller, and points are awarded based on correct or misleading choices.
Skill focus
Primary Skill Focus
- Critical thinking
Complementary/Secondary Skill Focus
- Empathy
- Creativity
- Resilience
- Emotional Awareness
| Age group | Student number | Duration |
| 6-10 years old | 3-6 children | 30-50 minutes |
How to play – brief game rules
Setup:
- Each player receives 6 cards.
Gameplay:
- 1 player chooses a card (without showing it) and says a word, sound, or story that, in their opinion, fits the image on the card. This person is the storyteller.
- The other players choose a card from their hand that they think also matches the description.
- All chosen cards are shuffled and laid face up on the table. The players (except the storyteller) then vote for the card they think belongs to the storyteller.
Scoring:
- If everyone or no one guesses the storyteller’s card: the storyteller gets no points, but the other players each receive 2 points.
- If only some players guess the correct card: the storyteller and the correct guessers each receive 3 points.
- Players receive 1 extra point for each vote cast for their own card.
Winning the Game:
- The first player to reach a certain number of points wins.