Fun Balloon Tag Game Gets Everyone Moving - Balloon Tag
Fun Balloon Tag Game Gets Everyone Moving - Balloon Tag is a relationship mapping exercise that helps participants build useful connections and understand how people, roles, or ideas relate.
How to run it
- In advance, cut a strip of string approx 40 to 60 cm long, one for each person in your group.
- Distribute one piece of string and a balloon to each person.
- Each person inflates their balloon, at least 25 to 30 cm, and ties the end in a knot.
- Using the string, each person ties the balloon around their ankle. Ideally, the balloon should drift a small distance away from a person’s ankle.
- When you call “GO” everyone aims to stay in the game for as long as possible.
- Individuals may stomp on other people’s balloons for as long as their balloon remains intact.
- When an individual’s balloon is burst, they are eliminated.
- Continue play for several minutes, until one person remains, or fatigue sets in.
- Balloon Tag Balloon tag game boosts energy and group connection instantly.
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Prompts to use +
In advance, cut a strip of string approx 40 to 60 cm long, one for each person in your group.
When you call “GO” everyone aims to stay in the game for as long as possible.
Continue play for several minutes, until one person remains, or fatigue sets in.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Fun Balloon Tag Game Gets Everyone Moving - Balloon Tag. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: In advance, cut a strip of string approx 40 to 60 cm long, one for each person in your group.; When you call “GO” everyone aims to stay in the game for as long as possible.; Continue play for several minutes, until one person remains, or fatigue sets in.; . Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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