Need A Shoelace
Need A Shoelace is a fast-paced scavenger hunt that energizes teams and promotes quick thinking. Teams race to find everyday objects, fostering collaboration and engagement in a fun, competitive environment.
Use this activity as an icebreaker or energizer to kick off a meeting or training session, especially when you need to boost team morale and encourage interaction.
Solves: Lack of energy at the start of a session, teams not knowing each other well, needing a quick and engaging activity.
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Step 1: Divide participants into teams of 2-6 people and have them sit at an equal distance from you. (5 min)
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Step 2: Announce the first object from your prepared list. (2 min)
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Step 3: Teams race to find and present the object. Award a point to the first team to present the object. (5 min per round)
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Step 4: Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all items on your list have been announced. (15-30 min)
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Step 5: Tally the points and announce the winning team. (3 min)
- Prepare a diverse list of objects that are easily accessible but not immediately obvious.
- Establish clear boundaries for the search area to avoid confusion and ensure safety.
- Assign point values based on the difficulty of finding the object.
- Incorporate riddles or clues instead of directly naming the objects.
- Have teams take a photo of the object instead of physically bringing it to you (useful for larger spaces or virtual settings).