In brief: For small groups to move from one point to another while keep the index on a ball.
Intensity: Medium
Introduction: This is a simple yet innovative game created by Calvin Teo, a student facilitator from National University of Singapore (NUS). Called Facilitators@NUS, they are a bunch of very enthusiastic students who conducts teambuilding programme for the varsity clubs and societies. I had the privilege of training them in games leadership and facilitation skills.
Prop(s): A ball
How to play:
- Give a group (not more than 8 members) a ball.
- They are to travel a route (set by you) with everyone touching the ball with the tips of their index fingers at all times.
- Include some ‘obstacles’ along the route (e.g. stairs, narrow pillars) as challenges.
- If anyone loses contact with the ball, the group will have to restart the game.
Caution:
- Ask the players to be aware of their environment (drain, poles, etc) as they run from one point to another.
- When the players are going up or down stairways, position yourself below the group to ‘spot’ them in the event of a fall.
Variation(s):
- An alternative to restarting the activity as a forfeit is to blindfold the person who loses contact with the ball.
Notes to the Facilitator:
- You can use this game on its own or as a ‘point-to-point’ game.