Traffic Jam
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Split participants into two groups.
- Both of these groups must be in a vertical line (one behind the other) with side a and b facing each other with a free space in between separating the groups.
- All participants should have a cone next to them and there should be a free cone in the centre.
- The goal of the game is to get side A to side B and Side B to side A, all facing forward
Rules are as follows.
- No moving backwards
- A person can only move forward to an empty space
- A person can not “jump over” their own team mate
- Only one person may move at a time
- One spot per person, no sharing
- If any of these rules are broken, the group must begin again
Starting Order .
Ending Order .
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Summary
- Traffic Jam is a real, "Brain Buster" that requires much thinking and communication. This exercise is very similar to a human chess game. Group members are split in 2 groups and have to cross each other in this challenge based Team Building activity. Cooperation and planning are essential to complete this task.
Group Size
- 8-12 participants. No more than 20 in a group (even numbers only)
Time
Total time - 55 mins
- 5 minute intro and setup
- 40 minutes activity time
- 10 minutes review
Learning Targets
- Strong communication
- Ability to work with others
- Leadership
- Planning and evaluation skills
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