Block Party

This block-building challenge creates an environment where success depends on creativity and collaboration. Block Party is an engaging team-building activity that immediately tests group coordination and strategic thinking. This unique team challenge encourages participants to experiment with different approaches while maintaining precise teamwork. The collaborative group initiative design ensures every person contributes meaningfully to achieving increasingly complex goals.

Block Party – Block-Building Challenge

1. Distribute a specified number of wooden toy blocks to small groups of 4 to 10 people.
2. Announce that each group’s goal is to lift as many blocks as possible, as high as possible.
3. To govern fair play, describe the following three parameters:
   – All blocks must start on the floor (or ground) and be physically connected throughout the lift;
   – The group may determine the shape, and may exist in two geometric planes; and
   – Each person must have one or two fingers (maximum) connected to the structure at all times during the lift;
4. If one or more blocks fall, the group may continue to lift or choose to start over.
5. Allow ample time for many attempts.
6. Monitor the progress of each group and encourage them as required.
7. Continue play for 10 to 15 minutes.
8. If possible, process and reflect after the exercise is complete.