Mission Control Center
Where chaos meets control.
Commander Intel:
Game Instructions: www.gameplanirl.com/play
Mission Reward Ideas: www.gameplanirl.com/reward-ideas
Objective Ideas: www.gameplanirl.com/objectives
System Overrides:
Sanity-saving power-ups for managing your crew. Activate when chaos ensues. Use as needed, however needed. Below are some ideas to keep it playful :)
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“Mute All Humans Within 50ft Radius” – Activate for 10 minutes of silence. Resistance results in XP loss.
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“Snack Distribution Protocol” – Deploy sugar-based peace offerings to restore morale.
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“Freeze Frame” – All players must freeze in place for 30 seconds. Perfect for laughter resets.
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“Silence Protocol Initiated” – First person to speak loses 1 XP.
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“Screen Lockdown” – Devices offline until all daily objectives completed.
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“Deploy Backup Commander” – Hand control to the nearest co-parent, grandparent, or Alexa.
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“Quiet Mode: Engaged” – Commander headphones go on. You are invisible for 15 minutes.
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“Spa Simulation Mode” – Lock the bathroom door. Light a candle. Ignore the knocking.
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“Recharge Protocol” – Commanders may power down for a snack, nap, or scroll break.
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“Commander Off-Duty” – Kids must govern themselves for one full rotation (10 minutes).
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“Parent XP Boost” – Reward yourself for surviving the week.
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“IRL Shield Activation” – Deflect all whining for the next 15 minutes. Hear that? Nope.
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“Orbital Reset” – Everyone picks up one room before re-entry.
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“Commander Cloak Engaged” – You disappear until morale improves.
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“Operation Clean Sweep” – 5-minute rapid cleanup challenge.
If chaos continues:
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Take a deep breath.
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Remember, you outrank everyone under 5 feet tall.
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Activate backup: chocolate, beverage of choice, or a nap.