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Two of hearts is pulled from a deck of cards, as could be seen in Prediction, one of many fun team-building problem-solving activities

Prediction

Suspenseful group game that's difficult to succeed.

  • Challenging
  • Develops critical thinking
  • Promotes collaboration
  • Thrilling
  • Virtual options

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Form a circle (including yourself.)
  2. Place a regular deck of playing cards (face-down) in front of you.
  3. Over the course of the next five minutes, flip one playing card over at a time, until the whole pack has been flipped.
  4. Taking turns, each group member will nominate in advance what face value (not suit) the next flipped card will NOT be.
  5. The group’s ultimate goal is to flip the full deck of cards without having predicted any of them in advance.
  6. Once a nominated card has been flipped, the round ends.
  7. Note the number of cards remaining at the end of each round.
  8. Allow a few minutes of planning time between rounds.
  9. Plan to conduct two or more five-minute rounds, encouraging your group to refine their process and improve their performance.

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Comments (2)

  1. texasteambuilder

    This simple game is surprisingly engaging! I have lead in person with a group of “at risk” teens and they loved it. It was fun and allowed us to talk about what we can control and what is beyond our control. I have also used in small breakout rooms virtually, and that was fun as well.

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    • Mark Collard

      Ooo, I love your use of this exercise to focus on what can and can’t be controlled. So awesome, I’m adding that to the Health & Wellness Programming tab immediately. Thanks Jen.

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