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Group of people walking with their hands in the air with one person looking on playing the fun guessing game instigator

Instigator

Fun guessing game to develop observation & group awareness.

  • Very playful & fun
  • Highly interactive
  • Sharpens observation skills
  • No props

Step-by-Step Instructions

This fun guessing game enhances observational skills and group synchronicity in an engaging, interactive format. Instigator challenges participants to detect subtle leadership cues while developing non-verbal communication awareness. Perfect for team-building events, classroom activities and social gatherings seeking a simple guessing game that promotes attentiveness. The dynamic nature of this fun group game encourages quick thinking and coordination as participants mirror movements while maintaining secrecy.

Instigator – Fun Guessing Game
  1. Gather your group in a large, open space.
  2. Invite one person to act as the ‘Bunny’ and ask them to either leave the space or close their eyes so that they do not witness what’s about to happen next.
  3. Invite a second person to be chosen or volunteer to become the ‘Instigator.’
  4. When ready, ask your group to start walking randomly about the area.
  5. At the same time, ask the Instigator to start making specific and deliberate moves, inviting the rest of your group to mimic their moves as quickly and accurately as possible.
  6. At this point, ask the Bunny to return to the space (or open their eyes) and begin to observe the group.
  7. Encourage the Instigator to alter their moves or actions frequently, ie every 10 seconds or so.
  8. Over the course of the next minute or two, challenge the Bunny to identify the Instigator within 4 attempts.
  9. Once the Instigator has been identified, choose a new Instigator and Bunny to play a new round.
  10. Continue play for many rounds.

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  1. David Piang-Nee

    Fun activity encouraging observation and deductive skills from the ‘Bunny’ as well as subtlety and cooperation from the rest of the group.

    Allows everyone the chance to participate towards a specific goal and is really easy to set up. Another brilliant one for those rainy indoor days or night activities where you need something engaging but can’t do too much running round.

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