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One person leading a blind-folded person on a walk, as part of trust-building game called Pairs Compass Walk trust-building exercise

Pairs Compass Walk

Fun, trust-building navigation exercise for partners.

  • Sharpens senses
  • Builds trust & empathy
  • Fosters collaboration
  • Partner activity
  • No props

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Form pairs.
  2. One person identifies an object that is at least 50 metres away.
  3. This person will then close their eyes, or put on a blindfold, and aim to walk in a straight line directly towards the object, stopping directly in front of it.
  4. Meanwhile, the sighted person will walk silently behind their partner and prevent the latter from hitting any unforeseen obstacles.
  5. Note the results of each attempt they make, observing accuracy, biases, etc.
  6. Swap roles and repeat several times.

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