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Balloons being kept afloat by group of hands, as featured in high-energy group challenge Frantic

Frantic

High-energy group challenge to build coordination & quick reflexes.

  • Very fun
  • Develops collaboration
  • Inspires physical movement
  • Focus on continuous improvement
  • Promotes creativity

Step-by-Step Instructions

This high-energy group challenge creates excitement through fast-paced balloon-keeping tasks and playful terminology. Frantic transforms ordinary balloons into action-packed objects that demand quick reflexes and teamwork. The zany team-building game introduces increasing difficulty as more elements are added throughout play. Perfect for conferences, team days or energizing workshop sessions, this active group initiative generates laughter while developing coordination and collective focus.

Frantic – High-Energy Group Challenge
  1. Collect two to three times as many balloons as the number of people in your group.
  2. Introduce the following unique terms of this game:
    – Rabid Nugget – a balloon in motion.
    – Hectic – a balloon not in motion, being held or touching the floor.
    – Berserk – your full-throated scream, designating a penalty. One scream equals a Beserk.
    – Frenzy – an elapsed time period measuring six Beserks.
  3. Your group’s primary goal is to keep all of the Rabid Nuggets aloft for as long as possible.
  4. Everyone starts with one fully-inflated Rabid Nugget.
  5. When ready, everyone must knock their Rabid Nugget into the air as you start the stopwatch.
  6. As soon as a Rabid Nugget hits the floor, or is held intentionally, you will issue a Beserk and point in the exact position of the infraction.
  7. A Hectic must be put back into motion within five seconds, otherwise, a second Beserk will be issued.
  8. Inform your group that every ten seconds that elapse, a new Rabid Nugget will be introduced randomly into the midst of the group.
  9. As soon as three Berserks are issued, call out “STOP” and pause the stopwatch to record a Frenzy.
  10. Your group may record as many Frenzies as possible within a specific time frame, allowing them the opportunity to improve their time with each round.

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Comments (3)

  1. David Piang-Nee

    Boy that looks like heaps of fun and great way of framing the activity with the added responsibilities/balloons.

    Just wondering if there might be alternative to balloons such as light soft balls that could be used and reused.

    Reply
    • Mark Collard

      Yes, David, a frequent variation is the use of tennis balls (see Variations tab for details) where the balls must be kept moving all the time (and not kept in the air.)

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