A group must work together to find their way through an invisible maze. There is just one route, and they must experiment by stepping on different squares on the activity mat until they find it. After a brief planning period where they can talk freely, the participants must work in silence and have only 20 minutes.
Every time they step on a wrong square, the trainer blows a whistle to indicate their mistake. First-time mistakes are acceptable, but if anyone in the group steps on the same square again, the group must pay a fine of 1,000 'Metalogs.' They have only 10,000 Metalogs for the entire activity so learning from their mistakes is imperative!
The Flip
Ask the entire group to stand on The Maze and turn it over without anyone stepping off the mat. This variation involves both strategic planning and very close physical contact. It is a great energizer.
Origami
Have the group step on The Maze, then say "Your task is to fold the mat as many times as you can. You will have three minutes to estimate how many times you can fold it, then another three more minutes to do the folding." This variation also requires very close physical contact and is best for groups of 4-10 people.
SHARE THIS TOOL
Use it for giving and receiving feedback and exploring non-verbal communication
Use it for coordinating actions, cooperating on a shared goal and working under pressure
Use it for delegating, facilitating and making decisions during uncertainty
Participants (min / optimal / max) | Time for Activity |
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6/12/18 | 20-40 mins |
Contents | Space Needed |
1 washable activity mat, 1 whistle, wooden currency, 1 wooden clipboard, 1 set of instructions | A large open space at least 16 x 20 ft |
Dimensions (boxed) | Weight |
15.4 x 14.6 x 5. 1 in (39 x 37 x 13 cm) | 7.7 lb (3.5 kg) including black transport bag |
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