A great game for large groups, two teams compete to guide a blindfolded team member across a minefield of objects, from one end of a room to another.

How to do it

This is a simple fun game for larger groups, to help people flex their communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Set up an open floor space with some harmless obstacles: pieces of office paper are fine, but things like food cans, squeaky toys, cushions, and bubble wrap are more fun. Split your group into 2 teams, get a volunteer from each team (or get the team to ”˜volunchoose’ someone!), and blindfold the 2 volunteers. Announce that the aim of the game is to help the blindfolded team member get from one end of the room to the other through the minefield, without touching any mines. Their team mates can help them verbally, but must not touch them.

Expect this game to get louder and louder, and expect to see some competitive streaks come out!

Variations

• Have 2 rounds, but during the second round, add some more objects or start moving objects around. Some might cry “UNFAIR!” but you can just say that it’s your game and you can do what you like. In a reflection afterward, you can ask the groups: why did you add more obstacles? This should prompt them to understand that life (and work) throws up all sorts of obstacles. Sometimes plans and methods need to change.
• Have 2 rounds, and in the second round, 2 volunteers per group have to get through the minefield.