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Group playing team problem-solving challenge Loop de Loop with a rope

Loop de Loop

Team problem-solving challenge to develop group strategy.

  • Promotes teamwork
  • Sharpens focus & concentration
  • Develops goal-setting skills
  • Continuous improvement exercise
  • Multiple variations

Step-by-Step Instructions

This team problem-solving challenge creates a unique physical puzzle that requires creative thinking and coordination. Loop de Loop transforms a simple rope into a complex task that tests groups to work efficiently under time pressure. Perfect for training sessions or team development, this complex group initiative encourages planning, role clarity and communication. The multiple attempts structure allows teams to refine their approach and measure improvement. Suitable for all ages, it delivers powerful insights about how groups tackle complex problems together.

Loop de Loop – Team Problem-Solving Challenge
  1. Tie the two ends of your rope (forming a circle) and place it on the ground.
  2. Invite your group to stand on the outside of the rope circle.
  3. Explain that when the activity starts, the group will be challenged to manipulate the rope to form a prescribed number of loops (eg ten) and pass an object through all of the loops as quickly as possible.
  4. Clarify that a loop is defined as any time the rope crosses over itself to form an open shape, eg by twisting the rope on itself, or when two sections of the rope are pinched or knotted together.
  5. Announce that the timer will start when the rope is first picked up and will stop when all of the loops have been removed from the rope and it has been placed back on the ground.
  6. Invite your group to assign two people (only) as responsible for touching and passing the object.
  7. Once all questions have been answered, allow up to 5 minutes of planning time before recording the first attempt.
  8. Allow multiple attempts with ample discussion for problem-solving between attempts.
  9. Aim to record the fastest time possible to complete the task.

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Comments (5)

  1. chaim5522

    Nice.
    can the rope stay on the ground while passing the object?
    Or must be held by the group?

    Reply
    • Mark Collard

      Like most adventure activities, a Yes can always be found to most questions (unless safety is infringed,) but I think the essence of this initiative is for the rope to be held while also passing the object.

  2. Kyle Price

    I can’t wait to try this one! I’m going to play around with it at my next event!

    Reply
  3. Dawn Anglicas

    I would love to see a video of this. I’m struggling to understand the instructions and conceptualise it.

    Reply
    • Mark Collard

      Noted Dawn, and this is our intention too. As a newly uploaded activity, it may take some time make this happen.

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