Robbing The Nest
Robbing The Nest is a fast-paced, competitive team energizer that encourages strategic thinking and collaboration. Teams compete to collect the most items in their 'nest' by stealing from others while defending their own resources.
Use this method to quickly energize a group, foster teamwork, and introduce a lighthearted competitive element. It's ideal for breaking up longer sessions or sparking engagement at the beginning of a workshop.
Solves: Low energy levels, lack of team cohesion, or a need for a quick and engaging activity to reset the group's focus.
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Step 1: Divide participants into four equal teams and assign each a designated corner of the playing area. (5 minutes)
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Step 2: Provide each team with a bucket containing an equal number of soft, tossable items. Place the bucket within their designated area. (2 minutes)
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Step 3: Explain the rules: teams must collect as many items as possible by stealing one item at a time from other teams' buckets. No guarding of buckets is allowed. (3 minutes)
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Step 4: Play multiple rounds of 1-2 minutes each, announcing interim scores between rounds. (5-10 minutes)
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Step 5: Declare the team with the most items in their bucket at the end of the final round as the winner. (1 minute)
- Emphasize the 'one item at a time' rule to prevent chaos.
- Encourage teams to develop strategies for both offense and defense.
- Introduce handicaps for stronger teams.
- Vary the type of items being stolen.
- Add a 'safe zone' where stealing is not permitted.