Games Day - Blindfold Square

This is a game that works well if you are trying too debrief on perception, communication, and teamwork.  Please keep in mind that if you are doing an activity with blindfolds, you should keep the option open to just close eyes (challenge by choice).  Not everyone is comfortable with blindfolds.  Enjoy!

How you do it:

This is another low prop unpredictable problem solving initiative (the root of all goal setting) that, depending on the karma of the group, will either be solved quickly or not at all.  Reach down into your adventure kit bag for a rope anywhere from 100 to 200 feet in length. The rope length will ultimately determine the dimensions of the square.  The larger the square the more difficult communication can become, which certainly ups the challenge quotient.  Do a quick line up by testosterone level.  If that suggestion results in blank stares try by height, date of birth, length of shoelaces, or the birth date of each person’s maiden aunt.  Once the group has formed up in a line by any means you chose spread them out along the rope as you hand it to them. 

Once rope equipped, the group members put on their blindfolds.  Direct the group to form the rope into a square, and to not remove their blindfolds until there is a consensus that the task has been accomplished.   It is important to have some spotters on hand to protect group members from wandering trees, bushes, highway Impact Attenuators (did you know that’s what those big sand filled barrels are called?), and other human impediments.  Groups will tend to drift about while holding the rope so be prepared.