The rope and the perfect square

For this game, you will need a long rope and several blindfolds.

Have the participants sit in a circle with blindfolds on. Give them a rope with the ends tied together. Their mission is to form a perfect square with the rope without removing their blindfolds. They must all be connected to the rope.

When they think they have succeeded, they can take off their blindfolds!

Variations:
  • You can play several rounds.
  • You can first explain the objective and ask them to devise a strategy.
  • You can prohibit some or all participants from speaking.

Themes:
  • teamwork
  • cohesion
  • trust
  • leadership
  • relationship to rules
  • relationship to perfection