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Where in the World?
A deductive reasoning game where participants guess a colleague's chosen 'secret location' based on a series of clues. It encourages curiosity and provides a platform for sharing travel interests or cultural backgrounds.
15-20 min2-20 peopleMedium
When to Use
To foster personal connection and learn about the diverse backgrounds or interests of team members.
How It Works
Solves: Lack of personal connection in remote teams who only talk about work.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these steps to facilitate this method
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Step 1: One participant chooses a 'secret location' (city, country, or landmark).
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Step 2: They provide three clues ranging from difficult to easy.
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Step 3: Other participants guess the location in the chat.
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Step 4: The winner (or the presenter) shares a 1-minute story about why they chose that place.
Facilitator Tips
- Encourage clues that aren't just facts, but personal connections
- Limit the guessing time to keep the energy up
Variations
- Photo Edition: Share a zoomed-in photo of a location
- Historical Edition: Choose a location in a specific time period
Source: TeamBuilding.comLearn more