Blind Polygon

This blindfold team activity creates an environment where success depends entirely on effective communication and trust. Blind Polygon is a challenging team-building activity that immediately tests group coordination and problem-solving abilities. This unique trust-building game encourages participants to rely on each other while working towards a common goal. The design ensures everyone contributes equally, fostering deeper connections and team cohesion.

Blind Polygon – Blindfold Team Activity

1. In advance, tie the two ends of a long rope together to form a closed loop.
2. Gather your group and ask them to close their eyes or distribute blindfolds for them all to wear.
3. When ready, lay the rope at the feet of one of the participants.
4. Instruct your group to manipulate the rope to form a perfect square, ensuring that all participants hold the rope tautly (off the ground) to complete the task.
5. At no time is anyone permitted to open their eyes to view the position of the group or the shape of the rope.
6. Allow up to 30 minutes for the group to solve the problem.
7. When the group believes it has formed the square, ask everyone to stand still and open their eyes/take off their blindfolds.
8. Review the accuracy or otherwise of the final shape.
9. Allow time to invite your group to reflect on the result and their process.