Fun Name Game That Creates Instant Connections - Blind Name-Tag
Fun Name Game That Creates Instant Connections - Blind Name-Tag is a name learning exercise for relationship mapping: it helps participants build useful connections and understand how people, roles, or ideas relate.
How to run it
- Distribute a blank index card and a pen/marker to each person in your group.
- Form pairs or small groups of up to 4 people.
- By way of demonstration, instruct them to place the card on their forehead.
- Carefully positioning the pen or marker on the card, invite them to write their first name on the card as best as they can, ie they cannot see what they are doing.
- When ready, invite others to view, read and comment on the legibility of their partner’s name-tag.
- Blind Name-Tag Fun name game to create laughter while making introductions.
- Blind Name-Tag cleverly combines the task of writing one’s name with an unexpected twist that instantly breaks the ice.
- The amusing results of attempting to write while unable to see create natural moments of shared laughter that help people connect and, therefore, feel more comfortable.
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Distribute a blank index card and a pen/marker to each person in your group.
Form pairs or small groups of up to 4 people.
By way of demonstration, instruct them to place the card on their forehead.
Carefully positioning the pen or marker on the card, invite them to write their first name on the card as best as they can, ie they cannot see what they are doing.
When ready, invite others to view, read and comment on the legibility of their partner’s name-tag.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Fun Name Game That Creates Instant Connections - Blind Name-Tag. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Distribute a blank index card and a pen/marker to each person in your group.; Form pairs or small groups of up to 4 people.; By way of demonstration, instruct them to place the card on their forehead.; Carefully positioning the pen or marker on the card, invite them to write their first name on the card as best as they can, ie they cannot see what they are doing.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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