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Flungee

Flungee is a playful outdoor team challenge where participants launch rubber chickens using a bungee cord to hit targets or achieve distance goals. It's a fun way to encourage collaboration, experimentation, and laughter within a group.

20-30 min3-8 peopleMedium
When to Use

Use Flungee as an icebreaker or team-building activity to inject energy and humor into a session, particularly when you want to encourage lighthearted competition and problem-solving.

How It Works

Solves: Lack of engagement in team activities, overly serious group dynamics, need for a physical and energizing break.

Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these steps to facilitate this method
  1. 1

    Step 1: Set up the bungee cord between two sturdy anchor points. (5 minutes)

  2. 2

    Step 2: Demonstrate the launching technique and emphasize safety precautions. (5 minutes)

  3. 3

    Step 3: Challenge the group to achieve specific objectives (distance, accuracy). (10-15 minutes)

  4. 4

    Step 4: Facilitate variations and encourage experimentation. (5 minutes)

Facilitator Tips
  • Clearly define the objectives and rules before starting.
  • Emphasize safety and ensure participants maintain a safe distance from the launch area.
  • Encourage experimentation and provide feedback on launching techniques.
Variations
  • Vary the targets or distances to increase the challenge.
  • Introduce scoring systems to create a competitive element.
  • Allow teams to strategize and develop their own launching techniques.
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