Mystery Face Slides Detective Training Academy
Face Detectives
Learn how to ask questions, wait for your turn, and solve the mystery face in Guess Who!
Social Game Guide
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What is the Mystery?
The Goal
The Mystery Card
Your partner has a secret character card. You have a board of faces.
Your job: Ask questions to find out who it is!
Solving the Case
Ask about features like hats, hair color, or glasses. Flip down faces that don't match!
The first to find the card wins the case!
Face Detectives: Social Skills Series
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Turn Taking Rules
Waiting Calmly
My Turn
Look at my attribute guide.
Ask one clear question.
Example: "Is your person wearing a hat?"
Your Partner's Turn
Keep body quiet and calm.
Listen to their question.
Wait for them to answer before speaking again.
Face Detectives: Social Skills Series
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How to Ask Questions
Detective Clues
Choose one attribute to ask your partner about. Look at their eyes, head, and hair!
Glasses
"Are they wearing glasses?"
Hats & Crowns
"Are they wearing a hat?"
Hair Color
"Do they have brown hair?"
Face Detectives: Social Skills Series
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Answering Honestly
Communication
YES!
The secret character has that feature.
Use the Green Card
NO!
The secret character does NOT have that feature.
Use the Red Card
Face Detectives: Social Skills Series
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Let's Practice!
Detective Case #1
Ready to Play?
We will practice using our Attribute Detective Cards and Yes/No Markers . Remember to listen and wait for your partner to finish speaking!
1. Point to your question card.
2. Ask with a calm, friendly voice.
3. Flip down mismatched faces!
Face Detectives: Social Skills Series
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Game Buddy Social Story Case File: #302
Game Buddy Guide
A social story about playing Guess Who with a partner.
Detective Name: ___________________________
Date: ____________
1. Playing with a Buddy
Playing games with my friends is fun! We play Guess Who to solve mysteries together. To play the game, I need to share the table, share the cards, and use friendly words.
2. Taking Turns
Guess Who is a two-player game. We must take turns. First it is my turn , then it is my partner's turn . We keep doing this until someone solves the mystery!
Step 1 I Ask
Step 2 I Wait & Listen
3. What to do while Waiting
When it is my partner's turn, I need to wait patiently. Waiting is easier when I:
Keep my hands on the table.
Look at my board of faces.
Take calm deep breaths.
Listen to their question.
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Case File: #302
Game Buddy Guide
How to talk, answer, and finish the mystery with a happy heart.
4. Asking My Question
On my turn, I look at my Attribute Detective Card . I choose one question to ask. I point to the question and say it out loud in a calm voice. This helps my partner understand what I am looking for.
5. Telling the Truth
When my partner asks me a question, I look closely at my secret character card. I need to give an honest answer. I can show them my Green YES Card or my Red NO Card . This makes the game easy and fun.
6. Winning and Losing
Sometimes my partner solves the mystery first. Sometimes I solve it first. Either way is okay! When the game is over, I can give my partner a high-five or say "Great game!" . This makes us both happy to play again.
My Detective Play Goals (Check and Trace)
I will wait calmly when it is my partner's turn.
I will use my Yes/No visual cards to give honest answers.
I will say "Great game!" at the very end.
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Attribute Detective Board Clue Selector
Visual Question Helper
Detective: _________________
Date: ________
How to Ask Your Question:
Option A "Does your person have ____________?"
Option B "Is your person wearing ____________?"
Head Accessories (Wearable Items)
A Hat "Is your person wearing a hat?"
Glasses "Is your person wearing glasses?"
Earrings "Is your person wearing earrings?"
Hair Style & Color (Does your person have...)
Y
Blonde Hair "blonde hair"
B
Brown Hair "brown hair"
K
Black Hair "black hair"
X
Bald "bald"
Facial Features & Details
Beard/Mustache "Do they have facial hair?"
Smiling Face "Are they smiling?"
Frowning Face "Are they frowning?"
My Turn Routine:
1. Point 👈 2. Ask Clearly 🗣️ 3. Wait Quietly ⏳ 4. Flip Faces 🔄
TOP SECRET GAME LESSONS ATTRIBUTE SELECTOR SHEET
Face Detective Practice Sheet Practice File
Detective Practice
Yes/No Training Sheet
Detective Name: ___________________________
Date: ____________
Part 1: Match the Clue (Circle the correct answer)
👨🎨 Leo
Clue Question:
"Is your person wearing a hat?"
YES NO
👩🏫 Maya
Clue Question:
"Does your person have a beard?"
YES NO
👓👨 Ben
Clue Question:
"Is your person wearing glasses?"
YES NO
Part 2: Cut Out Visual Game Tokens
Token 1
YES Holds Up to Confirm
Token 2
NO Holds Up to Deny
TOP SECRET GAME LESSONS PRACTICE & TOKENS SHEET
