Intro to & History of Enneagram
The origins of the enneagram are arcane and unclear.
The Types
Perfectionist: want it done right, highly moral, avoids blameHelper: wants to be loved and needed, avoids own needsPerformer: wants success, gotta win, avoid failureRomantic: need to be extraordinary and understood, avoid being ordinaryInvestigator: independent, private, strives for knowledge, avoids help from othersLoyalist: committed and funny, they are worst case thinkers, fearful, desires security, avoid dangerEnthusiast: fun and happy, avoid painChallenger: be strong, confrontational, commanding, avoids weaknessPeacemaker: pleasant and accommodating, avoid conflictWhere Can People Take Enneagram Test? Lots of places online, but one starting place is here.
Caveats
We are not experts No system is perfect - this doesn’t define you.Our Own Enneagram Types & Implications
Kevin is a 1 – a perfectionistDaniel is a 9 – a peacemakerBoard Game Mechanisms for Enneagram Types
K: type 1 perfectionist: are going to like high strategy and low luck games, like chess, A Feast for Odin, Azul, Brass Birmingham, and generally any kind of Euro. But you might should play games with more risk and zaniness such as Nemesis or Frostpunk.D:K: type 5 investigator: solo gamer, Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective, solo experience games like Mr. President; Endurance by Amabel HollandD:K: type 3 Performer: push your luck, dungeon crawler, risk mitigation (Nemesis; Gloomhaven; Quacks of Quedlinburg)Next episode: Gaming experiences for the holidays!
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