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Spoons - A lateral thinking game

This activity boosts group energy by encouraging creative thinking and engagement. It works well after intense work sessions and provides a playful break.

Durata
10m–15m
Dimensione del gruppo
6–12 people
CCBY-SA 4.0

Come eseguirlo

  1. 1

    Arrange the group in a circle of chairs for visibility.

  2. 2

    Introduce two spoons, pens, or markers to be passed around.

  3. 3

    Explain that there is a rule determining how the objects are passed: 'crossed' or 'uncrossed'.

  4. 4

    Participants must deduce the rule based on the passing method.

  5. 5

    You will say whether the items are passed 'crossed' or 'uncrossed' without revealing the reason.

  6. 6

    Continue until everyone understands and can apply the rule themselves.

  7. 7

    The rule is based on whether the person has their legs crossed or uncrossed when they pass the items.

  8. 8

    If frustration rises, offer hints to keep the game enjoyable.

Suggerimenti

  • Maintain a light-hearted atmosphere to encourage participation.

  • Be mindful of participants' frustration levels and provide clues as needed.

  • Encourage creative thinking and let the group explore different approaches.

Variazioni

You can adapt the game by changing the objects used or introducing additional rules for complexity.

Casi d'uso

team energizercreative brainstorming sessionicebreaker for new groupsfun break between intense discussions

Domande frequenti

Quando usare Spoons - A lateral thinking game?â–¾

Usa Spoons - A lateral thinking game quando vuoi: team energizer; creative brainstorming session; icebreaker for new groups; fun break between intense discussions.

Quanto dura Spoons - A lateral thinking game?â–¾

Spoons - A lateral thinking game dura tipicamente da 10 a 15 minuti.

Per quanti partecipanti è adatto Spoons - A lateral thinking game?▾

Spoons - A lateral thinking game funziona meglio per gruppi di 6–12 partecipanti.

Di quali materiali ho bisogno per Spoons - A lateral thinking game?â–¾

Spoons - A lateral thinking game non richiede materiali particolari — bastano i partecipanti e uno spazio.

Quanto è difficile facilitare Spoons - A lateral thinking game?▾

Spoons - A lateral thinking game è classificato come intermedio — è utile avere un po' di esperienza di facilitazione.

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Method descriptions on Workshop Weaver are original content written by our team, based on established facilitation practices. This method was inspired by work from SessionLab. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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