Mystery Shape Communication Challenge
Teams create secret shapes through verbal guidance while other teams guess the mystery shape
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About This Activity
Teams create secret shapes through verbal guidance while other teams guess the mystery shape
Quick Info
moderate
24
25m x 25m for multiple teams with observation space
Equipment Required
Rope Loops
1 per team (10m rope tied into circles)
Blindfolds
6-8 per team
Mystery shape cards
15-20 different shapes
Scoring materials
Scoresheet and pen
Cards
As needed
Net Materials
As needed
Suitable For
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Activity Type
Main Game
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Competition
Moderate Competition
Weather
All Weather
Space
Indoor/Outdoor
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